Mansfield Woodhouse’s Brandon Lee is the recipient of the latest grant made by the Armchair Club, a group of local businessmen and women who raise funds to support aspiring athletes across Mansfield & Ashfield.

This is the second grant made to Brandon, the first was in January 2023, since when Brandon has gone on to represent GB at a junior level in an international competition in Loughborough. He is now ranked number one in the U20 triple jump in the UK. He is also the Midland indoor champion in his age group.

Brandon also went on to win the national indoor championships in February too. In the outdoor season, Brandon has made his mark by winning the English Schools Championships as well as the outdoor

national championships. Brandon now commutes to London once a week to train with a top UK coach.

The grant will help meet transport costs and enable Brandon to pay competition entry fee’s as well as accommodation costs for events, and training equipment.

Our photo shows Brandon being presented with a cheque for £500 from Armchair Club members Geoff Waller and Stewart Rickersey at the Berry Hill track, the home of Mansfield Harriers, where Brandon is a member.