We’ve enjoyed meeting people, talking to them and finding out their story and as part of our review of 2018 we are revisiting some great profiles of local sporting heroes.

There’s Stu and Tarnya Allen who are helping put British wrestling back on the map, Ross Garnett who was taking swimming lessons in 2017 and swum the channel in 2018, Carl Denne who showed his trainees he’s still got what it takes to succeed in a top Kickboxing grading and Georgij Rogolev who fulfilled a dream of winning a European Jiu Jitsu title last Spring.

In 2019 we want to bring you more sporting news and profiles of other great sportsmen and women who are achieving success in their chosen field from a base right here in Hastings and St Leonards

Email us at tellmeyourstory@hastingsinfocus.co.uk and in the meantime click on the links below to enjoy some great content.

The pain and the glory – Hastings’ big role in the wrestling revival

The Bombshell From Hell – much more than just a sideshow

Ironman Ross faces up to his biggest challenge (so far)

Carl Denne – a completely different level of determination!

An eye on the prize – Georgij’s focus on BJJ is all-consuming