Updated 29th December 2009

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European Success
for Godalming's Savate Club

James Antill (left) and Rachel Shore with GB coach Martin Ross

Two members of the Spectrum Savate Club based at Broadwater School Gym were selected to represent the UK at the European Championships held in Spain for 'assaut' style Savate with Martin Ross who runs the local club as the GB National Coach. The event attracted fighters from all over Europe including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal Slovenia, Serbia, Belgium, Finland and Croatia

Both fighters, James Antill and Rachel Shore, reached the finals and came away with very worthy silvers and some fancy titles:

James Antill

James Antill is now officially titled as the Vice European Champion and was awarded the Silver medal in the men's 70kg - 75kg category.

Rachel Shore

Rachel Shore is now officially titled as the Vice European Championne and was awarded the Silver medal in the women's 60kg - 65kg category.

Congratulations to them and to Martin Ross as their coach here in Godalming.

Pictures : Courtesy of Martin Ross