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GB Brings Home the Bacon in Danish Trial
Forth Valley Orienteers international stars were in scintillating form as they produced a set of stunning results at a world ranking competition in Denmark. The 2022 World Championships is the first where the sprint and forest disciplines are separated, and more than 200 of the world's top athletes
Compass Sport Epic
An epic battle in the final of Britain's premier club competition saw Forth Valley Orienteers come up just short in their bid to retain the trophy, despite recording the second highest points total in the 38 year history of the event.
England wins JHI as FVO three star for Scotland and Wales
Three FVO athletes were on national team duty at the Junior Home Internationals in south-east England, which saw the home nation regain the trophy.
Peter and James - best of British
FVO's James Hammond and Peter Molloy were crowned British champions as the final major event of the year was held on the sand dues of North Devon.
FVO Duo Star in Sprint Relays
Forth Valley Orienteers' Grace Molloy and Chris Smithard made up half the Great Britain team for the World Cup final in Italy as GB posted its best World Cup team performance in 13 years.
Sprint Success for Super Seven
FVO athletes were prominent in the honours at the Scottish Sprint Championships in Kilmarnock, coming away with 15 medals, including seven national titles.
Stars shine at the Seaside
The young stars of Forth Valley Orienteers took their chance to shine, as they scooped eight medals at the Scottish Junior Cup, on the wooded dunes of Tentsmuir, Fife.
Stirlingshire stars have sprint success
FVO athletes were amongst the medals at the British Sprint Championships in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, as team orienteering competition returned for the first time in 18 months.
The Highland Fling 1 - Coasts and Islands
FVO members enjoyed major success at the inaugural Coasts and Islands festival in the Scottish highlands, winning four overall titles, including both elite championships.
The Highland Fling 2 - Scottish Six Days
The biannual 'Six Days' is traditionally the biggest event in the UK calendar, with over 5000 participants. However, COVID border restrictions meant that none of the overseas competitors were able to line up this time, while the event was split into two three day events, to minimise contact.
GB callups for FVO quartet
Four FVO athletes have been rewarded for their fine form with Great Britain callups for the big summer Internationals.
Five in a row for FVO
Forth Valley Orienteers claimed a fiifth consecutive Scottish Inter-Club Championship crown as their athletes dominated proceedings at the national championships at Craig a'Barns, near Pitlochry.
It's Pleasant Up North
It was another topper of a day for FVO at the Northern Championships, with 13 athletes getting on the podium, and four class wins.
Straight Down the Middle
It was a fantastic day for FVO at the British Middle Championships in the Lake District, with 11 medals including no fewer than six national titles for our posse.
Back in the Old Routine
Following a break of more than 14 months, it was back to business as usual for FVO athletes, as they were able to make their mark on two big events at the weekend.
Silver Standard for Stirlingshire Stars
We received confirmation today that our application has been successful, and we're very happy to confirm that FVO has become just the 4th club in Scotland to be awarded Silver Standard accreditation by Scottish Orienteering.