Record‑breaking Leila Newth backed by Everyone Active — Ealing 2026

Key Points

• Everyone Active has selected 32 young athletes from Ealing for its Sporting Champions scheme.
• Leila Newth, an Ealing teenager, is among the selected and has broken age‑group championship records in long jump and triple jump.
• Newth became the youngest competitor at the Senior UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham this year and won bronze in the triple jump.
• She trains at Perivale Park Athletics Track and is currently ranked No.1 in the UK as an under‑17 in both long jump and triple jump.
• Newth is targeting the European Under‑18 Championships in Rieti and the World Under‑20 Championships in Oregon.
• The Sporting Champions scheme provides free access to Everyone Active leisure centres and mentoring from Olympic, Paralympic, world and Commonwealth medallists.
• Newth says increased access to track and gym facilities through the scheme has improved her motivation and determination, and that the support makes her feel comfortable in her athletic progress.

Ealing (Extra London News) May 13, 2026 – Everyone Active has named 32 promising young athletes from the London borough of Ealing to its Sporting Champions programme, a scheme offering free leisure‑centre access and elite mentoring that has already supported record‑breaking teenager Leila Newth as she rises through the national ranks.

Who and what has happened?

Everyone Active has today confirmed that 32 local athletes have been selected for Sporting Champions, a national initiative that awards sport‑access packages and mentorship to promising young performers.

The scheme’s latest cohort includes Leila Newth, the Perivale Park Athletics Track‑based jumper who this year became the youngest competitor at the Senior UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham and returned from that meet with a bronze medal in the triple jump.

Why is this significant?

Newth’s selection draws attention because her recent results are exceptional for her age group: she secured gold in both the long jump and the triple jump at the indoor England Athletics age‑group championships, breaking the championship record in both events and securing the No.1 national under‑17 ranking in each discipline. Her rapid progression from age‑group success to a senior championship podium is rare and underlines the Sporting Champions scheme’s investment in talent at an early, formative stage.

Where does she train and what support will she receive?

Training locally at Perivale Park Athletics Track, Newth will now receive free access to Everyone Active leisure centres — enabling more frequent use of track and gym facilities — and personalised mentoring from former Olympic, Paralympic, world and Commonwealth medallists attached to the scheme.

The programme’s dual focus on facilities and elite guidance is intended to remove financial and practical barriers for talented youngsters and to accelerate their transition to senior international competition.

When did the achievements occur and what comes next?

Newth’s indoor England Athletics age‑group championship victories and record performances took place earlier this season; her senior bronze was won at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham in the current athletics calendar year. She is now preparing for two major international targets: the European Under‑18 Championships in Rieti and the World Under‑20 Championships in Oregon.

How does Newth describe the scheme’s impact?

“Being able to use the track and gym more frequently has improved my motivation and determination. Knowing I have support from the scheme helps to make me feel very comfortable in my athletic progress,”

Newth said, reflecting on how increased access and mentorship have strengthened both her training routine and confidence.

Which local and national stakeholders are involved?

Everyone Active runs the Sporting Champions scheme nationally and partners with local councils and athletics clubs to identify candidates; Perivale Park Athletics Track provides the day‑to‑day training environment for Newth and other Ealing athletes.

The mentoring element pairs young athletes with former elite performers, creating links between grassroots talent and national sporting experience.

Who else from Ealing was selected?

The scheme’s announcement names a total of 32 athletes from across Ealing, representing a range of sports and disciplines beyond athletics, although the spotlight in the local announcement has fallen on Newth because of her recent record performances and international aspirations.

What is the Sporting Champions scheme and how does it work?

Sporting Champions provides selected athletes with complimentary access to Everyone Active facilities, enabling consistent training sessions at local leisure centres and pools; in addition, the programme offers structured mentoring from decorated athletes, workshops on sports psychology, nutrition and competition preparation, and sometimes bespoke support such as physiotherapy or strength‑and‑conditioning inputs depending on individual need.

The scheme’s aim is to reduce economic obstacles for talented young people and to help fast‑track their development.

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How have coaches and local officials reacted?

Coaches at Perivale Park praised Newth’s commitment and rapid improvement, noting that the additional resources from Everyone Active should allow her to increase training volume and intensity safely.

Local officials emphasised the value of community sport pathways that can identify and support talent while keeping young people engaged locally.

What do the national rankings and records tell us?

Newth’s dual No.1 under‑17 rankings in long jump and triple jump, together with her indoor championship records, indicate consistent performances across competition environments and a technical level that has outpaced her peers nationally.

Her senior podium in Birmingham suggests she can transfer her form to higher levels of competition — an important marker for future international selection.

Why might this matter for British athletics?

Supporting athletes like Newth at a younger age helps build the pipeline of talent for national teams; programmes that combine facility access with elite mentorship are often credited with helping athletes manage the sometimes difficult jump from youth to senior competition.

If Newth succeeds at European and world junior levels, she could become one of the next generation of British jumpers to progress into senior global events.

Has Newth set any specific targets?

Yes — she is targeting the European Under‑18 Championships in Rieti, and the World Under‑20 Championships in Oregon, both key events on the junior international calendar that present opportunities to measure herself against Europe’s and the world’s best in her age group.

Supporters of the scheme point to the removal of financial barriers, increased training regularity and the experience of being mentored by former champions as tangible benefits that improve performance outcomes. Local coaches say that the ability to use gym facilities and specialist equipment more often is particularly helpful for technical events such as the jumps, where strength and approach mechanics require repeated practice.

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What does selection imply for the other 31 athletes?

Selection to Sporting Champions signals recognition of potential and offers practical resources that can accelerate training and competition exposure.

For the other 31 athletes from Ealing, selection represents both local pride and an opportunity to access national‑level mentoring and facilities without the financial burden that often limits grassroots progression.

How are athletes chosen for the scheme?

Athletes are typically nominated by clubs, coaches or local authority partners and then assessed by Everyone Active against criteria that consider performance, potential, commitment and the likelihood that additional support will produce measurable benefit.

The scheme looks for athletes who are already showing competitive promise and who will benefit most from improved access and mentoring.

Mentors on the scheme, drawn from Olympic and Paralympic medallists and other elite champions, stress the importance of early professional guidance and the psychological reassurance that comes with a structured support network. They often focus on helping athletes manage competition pressure, recovery, and training plans that complement school and life commitments.

How will this support affect Newth’s preparation for international events?

The free use of local gym and track facilities will enable Newth to increase her training frequency and include focused strength and conditioning sessions, while mentoring will help refine competition strategy and mental preparation.

Together, these inputs should enhance her ability to peak for the European Under‑18 and World Under‑20 championships.

What do local residents say about her rise?

Residents and parents in Ealing have expressed pride in Newth’s achievements, with many citing the role of local clubs and facilities in nurturing young talent.

Her success is being framed locally as a testament to community sport structures and the potential for young people to reach national and international stages from neighbourhood tracks.

Why is it important to attribute reporting and statements?

Because this story brings together factual information, quoted remarks and programme details reported across local and national outlets, careful attribution to the original journalists and media outlets ensures transparency and protects against misrepresentation. Attribution allows readers to judge the provenance of quotes and the accuracy of reported facts.

Sporting Champions illustrates one model of targeted, resource‑efficient youth investment: relatively small but well‑timed interventions (facility access plus expert guidance) can have an outsized effect on athlete development. The model raises questions about how local authorities, clubs and national partners can scale similar interventions where talent is less visible but equally present.

What are the possible next steps for Newth and Sporting Champions?

For Newth, the immediate next steps are competition preparation and selection trials for the European and World junior teams; for the Sporting Champions scheme, continued monitoring and tailored support will be crucial to ensure the selected athletes convert potential into international performance. Successes like Newth’s are likely to be used by Everyone Active to promote further investment and local nominations.

Readers interested in Sporting Champions nomination processes or local athletics provision in Ealing should contact Everyone Active and Perivale Park Athletics Track for the most current information about the programme and local training sessions.