'I won Commonwealth bronze - then went back to work at McDonald's'
Summary
Summer Shaw, a 22-year-old Scottish judoka, won a bronze medal at the recent Commonwealth Games but returned to her part-time job at McDonald's soon after. She balances work, studies, and training while trying to fund her judo career, aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Key Facts
- Summer Shaw won a bronze medal in judo at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- She works part-time at McDonald's, a job she took during her A-level studies.
- Shaw studies biology and trains near the British Judo Olympic Training Centre in Walsall.
- Flexible work hours at McDonald's help her manage training and competition schedules.
- Shaw receives an Athlete Performance Award (APA) from UK Sport and the National Lottery to help with living and training costs.
- She often covers some competition expenses herself, such as travel to international events.
- Sponsorships would help her afford more competitions and training opportunities.
- Shaw has a GoFundMe page to support her goal of competing in the 2028 Olympics.
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