STUDENT Julie Atkinson kicked up a storm in Prague when she landed a bronze medal in the European Kick-boxing Championships.
The year-11 pupil from Canon Lee School, York, produced a stunning display to battle through to the semi-finals but was beaten by a Polish rival and had to settle for a bronze medal.
Canon Lee teacher Keith Geary said: "Everyone at the school is really proud of Julie's achievement."
The 16-year-old, who also fights for the Aegis Kick-boxing club in York, won through to the European finals after taking the gold medal in the British Championships held in Manchester in February.
And her efforts also helped lift Great Britain to the top of the medals table in Prague, with the team returning home with an impressive haul of six gold, six silver and seven bronze medals.
Anyone interested in taking up kick-boxing can contact the Aegis club by ringing Paul Lynch on 07831-303393.
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