Tanya Watson
Diving
BIOGRAPHY
Tanya, whose maternal grandmother hails from Derry, first competed for Ireland in 2018 when she was fifth at the Youth Olympics and seventh in the platform in her European Senior Championship debut. In 2020 she had two top 10 finishes in FINA Grand Prix and two sixth places in 2020. In 2021 she made the European senior final and only missed making the final of the Diving World Cup in Tokyo by two points where her score in qualifying made her the first Irish female diver to qualify for an Olympic Games.
TEAM IRELAND NEWS
EYOF 2025 Nomination Policies
We are excited to share the Team Ireland nomination policies for the 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). The event will take place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from July 20-26, and it’s a huge opportunity for young Irish athletes to step onto the international stage. For many, the EYOF is their first taste of high-level [...]
TEAM IRELAND COMPETITION CONCLUDES AT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL
Finlay Wilson named as flagbearer for the Closing Ceremony Team Ireland wrapped up its participation in the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) today, as skier Julia Deakins delivered a determined performance in the Girls Slalom, finishing 34th on a challenging course that saw half the field unable to complete their runs. With competition [...]
PEXpo & Dare to Believe Showcase Event 2025
WHAT IS PEXPO? PEXpo is an Interactive Olympic Sports Experience and PE Project Competition for Secondary School Students. The event encourages students to explore PE topics through research and hands-on experiences, while it also inspires attendees with interactive sessions featuring top Irish athletes and professionals from various sports careers. With fun Olympic-style challenges and a [...]
Top twenties in Alpine Skiing and Figure Skating at EYOF
BUSY DAY FOR TEAM IRELAND WITH SKI AND SKATE ACTION AT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL It was a busy day for Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Georgia, with Alpine Skiers Finlay Wilson and Kyle Gump competing in the Boys Slalom in Bakuriani, and Allie Peterson taking to the [...]
Allie Peterson Finishes 22nd in Figure Skating Short Programme at EYOF in Batumi
FIGURE SKATER OPENS CAMPAIGN AT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL Figure Skater Allie Peterson took to the Batumi Ice Arena this morning, opening her campaign for Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Georgia. Competing in the Girls Short Programme, Peterson finished 22nd with a score of 39.87 and is only the [...]
TOP THIRTY FOR JULIA DEAKINS IN THE GIANT SLALOM AT THE EUROPEAN YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL
Alpine Skier impresses in opening event at EYOF in Bakuriani On the second day of action for Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Bakuriani, Georgia, Alpine Skier Julia Deakins made an impressive start to her campaign, finishing 28th in the Girls Giant Slalom. Ireland's sole competitor of the day delivered [...]