KIRBY’S Myles Ashforth competed in the Eastern Region Youth Championships, in Cambridge.

The Tendring Technology College student competed in the under-14 boys’ section.

He began as number one seed in the Epee and made it through to the final.

He secured gold with a solid 15/8 victory and went on to claim bronze in the Foil, after reaching the semi-finals.

Ashforth is a member of Colchester and District Fencing Club.