Sports Scholarships
Ellis Miller – Canoe and Kayak
2020 – 2023
Ellis Miller whilst at LSBU was part of the British World Class Programme for Canoe Slalom where she competed regularly on the international stage. Whilst at LSBU she also represented the university at BUCS competitions claiming multiple national titles and medals:
At the 2023 Canoe and Kayak Slalom Championships Ellis said:
“Very pleased to have come away from BUCS matching last years result with a gold in the Women’s Canoe and a silver in the Women’s Kayak. Was great to be back in Nottingham on the start line representing London South Bank University – and a massive thank you to LSBU Active for all their support”
She has most recently claimed a Bronze medal as part of Great Britain’s C1 Womens senior team at the 2024 European Canoe Slalom Championships in Tacen, Slovenia. Ellis is looking ahead with the aim to be selected for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Yasmin Miller – Athletics
2015 – 2017
Yasmin Miller is a previous scholar who competed at the highest level of Athletics whilst at LSBU. Yasmin is a previous BUCS record holder where she broke the BUCS 60m indoor hurdles record in 2017, which was only then surpassed in 2024, she has claimed multiple medals whilst representing LSBU as well as having represented England and Great Britain internationally on numerous occasions.
The 22-year-old from Canada Water had a number of ups and downs while representing Team LSBU at the 2017 BUCS Nationals, beating the Bucs Nationals record for 60m hurdles with a time of 7.22 seconds in the semi-final, and then narrowly missing out on the gold medal in the final by just 0.01 seconds. Then she followed up by claiming the gold in the 100m hurdles with a time of 13.6 seconds a few months later at the outdoor championships.
At the event Yasmin said the following:
“I was really happy to win gold at BUCS, as I hadn’t won anything in two years,” said Yasmin.
“My training was good but my indoors hurdling in winter wasn’t my best season. Now I’m the fittest I’ve ever been.”
Whilst at LSBU Yasmin had a busy schedule taking her to competitions and meets in Belgium, France, and Poland throughout her final year, and with her final exams to think about as well, Yasmin acknowledged studying and training at the same time can take its toll.
“Balancing study and training, I know I have to use my time wisely. Sometimes I’m following up my training by going straight into exam revision.”
LSBU Active are always proud of how we can support students balance their sporting ambitions as well as their studies.
Ashley Facey – Table Tennis
2015 – 2017
Ashley Facey is a 2 time Paralympian and competed at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Whilst at LSBU Ashley was selected to compete in the Rio 2016 games, competing in the Class 9 Individual and 9-10 team. It was a huge milestone for the 21-year-old at the time, who had made his international debut in 2009 and won his first National title in 2014. Along the way Ashley also secured medals for LSBU at the BUCS National Table Tennis Championships.
At the time, Iain Killoughery, Senior Operations Manager LSBU Active, said: “We’re delighted that Ashley has been given the opportunity to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2016 Paralympic Games. This is such an incredible achievement and he is fully deserving of his place in the games. We will all be behind him and are looking forward to watching him showcase his talents.”
With Ashley stating: “Words can’t describe how I feel to have the opportunity to represent GB at a Paralympic Games, especially for my Mum and my family and everyone who has helped me. This is the biggest day of my life. I’m really excited but I’m going out there to do a job and represent my country so I’m going to enjoy the experience but also do what I need to do which is play my best table tennis and give it 100%.”
Following his graduation from LSBU Ashley went on to be selected for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, becoming a 2 time Paralympian.
