A Coombe Girls’ School teenager struck silver at the London Youth Games Regatta this month, after funding from Balfour Beatty and Capital FM Help a London Child allowed Active Kingston to take part in the water sports events.

Harriet Axbey, 13, came second in the 200m lightning sprint on Saturday, June 5, helping the Kingston team, made up of youngsters who had never competed before, secure 10th place overall.