Andrew Musgrave

Name: Andrew Musgrave

Residence: Oyne, Aberdeenshire

DOB: Born 06/03/1990, 19 years old.

Achievements and Awards: In November was the first British person to race in a world cup for over a decade.

Competition Results:

2008/9 season achievements:

45th in 30km pursuit at the World Championships

9th World Junior Championships 10km skate

12th World Junior Championships Pursuit.

1sts:

Bruksvallarna (SWE), Junior FIS race. 11/08. 15km skate

Pitea (SWE), Junior FIS race. 04/09. 5km skate

2nds:

Swiss Junior National Championships. Trun (SUI). 1/09. 10km skate

Swiss Junior National Championships. Trun (SUI). 1/09. 15km pursuit

Gåsburennet. Regional Junior Norwegian Race. 12/08. 15km classic

3rds:

Junior FIS race. Pello (FIN). 10km skate

Junior FIS race. Tornio (FIN). 10km skate

Junior Norwegian Cup. Granåsen (NOR). 1/09. 10km skate

Educational Level: I have completed secondary school in Scotland obtaining Standard Grades, Highers and Advanced Highers.

I am hoping to go to university to study science or engineering. At the moment I am investigating the possibility of going to university somewhere where I can combine skiing with university.

Sponsorship:

Salomon Skis

Ski-Go clothing and Poles

I have also received local sponsorship from MacIntosh Plant Hire

Funding/support: I receive funding from Sport Scotland, and the International Olympic Committee through the Olympic Solidarity funding scheme.

I also receive support for medical, physio, strength and diet from the Scottish Institute of Sport and the Highland Institute of sport

Why I like to Ski: I like skiing because of the challenge it offers. It is a very demanding sport, and when you do well, it can be very satisfying. It also lets me travel to new places and meet new people.