Roundhay School geography star takes on the world

A Roundhay School sixth former who was sponsored by Leeds Beckett University has achieved the highest score by a British student at this year's International Geography Olympiad.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Sep 2016, 11:08 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2016, 15:45 BST

George Breckenridge was placed 22nd out of 173 competitors at the event, which challenges the best 16 to 19-year-old geography students from across the globe and was held in Beijing.

Awarded a sponsorship fund of £500 from the School of Built Environment and Engineering, George was one of four UK students chosen from tens of thousands worldwide to take part in the competition.

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“It was amazing. First and foremost, I was travelling to mount a challenge to the world title and prove that UK competitors can succeed even at the highest level. The UK team were placed ninth out of 45 teams – the best ever ranking for a UK team,” said George.