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.
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