Massey High student aims for world champs

Bubbly Meghan Ashford battled nerves and a nasty cold to compete in the national secondary school aerobics championships this month.

The effort was worth it.

Meghan, 14, won the under-16 category and is now getting ready for for the world championships in Belgrade, Serbia, later this year.

Not bad for someone whose only been in the sport for 18 months.

The Massey High School pupil was originally involved in gymnastics but niggling injuries forced her to quit and she soon switched to aerobics. She also has an extensive background in dance and jazz

Meghan only trains three times a week but hardly has any time off. She also plays a number of other sports including soccer.