On Saturday 17th August, University of Plymouth student Grace John headed to Worcester, Sixway Stadium to represent GB Women in an American Football game against Finland in the 2023/24 IFAF European Championship Silver Medal game!

Grace joined Blitz (American Football student group) in 22/23 season having no experience of the sport. Since joining the club, Grace now plays for the GB Women, The Birmingham Lions Women (Bafa NWFL Premiership), Bristol Aztecs (Bafa Premiership), and the GB Women's! Grace was also part of the championship winning team (The Birmingham Lions Women) this summer, that was played in Coventry.

"As the only women on our team in the 22/23 and the 23/24 season it is an incredible achievement and the club is very proud of her!" - Blitz team members.

It's great to have Grace representing the club on a national level, even though we are a mix gendered team we don't often have many women players and Grace has shown that we're not just a mens team and hopefully she will inspire more women in Plymouth to give American Football a try! - Kobie O'Brien (Blitz member)

I am honoured to have been a part of such an amazing group of women!! I am excited to progress under the GB programme. - Grace John

Here at the SU we want to say a big congratulations to Grace! We can't wait to hear more about where your journey will take you!

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