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Light and Magic in Midlothian SOL
There was a phenomenal level of local success at the third Scottish League race of the year in Midlothian, as East Lothian Orienteers cracked out a brand-new area at Hartside with a large field in attendance, and FVO placed athletes on nine of the 13 course podiums.
Medals, Medals everywhere!
The 2025 championship season has been a record one for FVO athletes, who have claimed more than 200 medals across the series, from 64 different competitors.
Sprint Stars Sparkle
Four medals at the British Sprint Championships in East Anglia, two of them golds, brought to a fantastic end the major championship season for Forth Valley Orienteers, with new record hauls of medals across the board.
All White on the Night
A small FVO party was in imperious form at a major event in the north of England where they claimed four individual race titles over the bank holiday weekend.
Masters of the World
A large local contingent was in action at the World Masters Championship in Catalonia, and there were a number of excellent performances from FVO athletes, including a pair of podium finishes in the forest races.
GB Calls on FVO Quintet
At least five local orienteers will be involved in the GB teams for the late summer international races, after the final selection event in Livingston.
The Joy of Six
FVO athletes were in excellent form at the largest multi-day orienteering event in the UK as they won 12 medals including two overall titles at the Scottish Six Days event on Royal Deeside.
Lighting a Fire
Local orienteers lit a fire in a major holiday event in a brand-new area, with three amongst the overall medals and several more taking stage wins at the Coasts & Island festival in Shetland.
Solid from Scarlett
Forth Valley Orienteers youngster Scarlett Kelly was the latest local star to be involved in international action, and turned in a trio of solid races at the European Youth Championships in Czechia.
World-Class!
Two local athletes made a significant mark at the World Orienteering Championships in Finland, with one producing her best set of results and a landmark performance and another enjoying an unexpected return to the big time, nearly 20 years after her last championship race.
Hammond is Top Brit
FVO youngster James Hammond was in excellent form at the Junior World Championships in Italy, as fine set of results moved him up to third overall amongst all British men in the 35 years at the championship.
Four Horses at the A(lyth)pocalypse
FVO's juniors added a fourth consecutive Dala Horse to their trophy cabinet, as they successfully defended the Jamie Stevenson Trophy with a a strong team performance at Hill of Alyth.
Flyers Flourish in Finland
There were three FVO teams involved in the largest relay competition in the world, with the men coming home as the second British team in a race that was dominated by Scandinavians.
WEE are the champions!
There is a mix of new and familiar names on the WEE champions roster at the end of a memorable campaign, with four brand-new champs, three defending their crowns, two moving colour to top the tables and one regaining a lost title.
The Kids are Alright!
There was marked success for local youngsters as they claimed 17 individual and seven team trophies at the national schools festival at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline.
Just Another FVO Week
There were a number of FVO athletes well placed in races of different dimensions right across the country over the weekend.