Toby Penty

Sport

Badminton

Associations with Surrey

• Home town is Walton on Thames

Biography

Toby was introduced to badminton through his father and brother who were both keen players. Since then Toby’s passion and talent for the sport has developed, resulting in him winning a number of international competitions. Currently Toby trains at the Wimbledon Racquets and Fitness Club.

His favourite Olympic memory is watching the men’s badminton final and seeing the world and Chinese no.1 fall to his knees in front of a packed Beijing crowd. Outside of sport Toby interests are socialising with friends, listening to music and enjoying Thai food.

Key achievements

• 2010: European Junior Circuit Finals
  Gold

• 2010: Dutch Junior International
  Gold

• 2010: England Senior National Badminton Championships
  Quarter finalist

• 2010: Sussex Elite
  Semi Finalist