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Chloe Spiteri

A year to prove herself

29/11/2009

Chloe has come a long way from the days of being in special needs education. This year she achieved one of her biggest goals – getting into university. She's even managed to juggle her education with her extensive sporting commitments. After such a hectic year, how does she feel at the end of it?

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  • Thumbnail image from A year to prove herself by chloe spiteri
    29/11/2009
    A year to prove herself

    Chloe has come a long way from the days of being in special needs education. This year she achieved one of her biggest goals – getting into university. She's even managed to juggle her education with her extensive sporting commitments. After such a hectic year, how does she feel at the end of it?

  • Thumbnail image from Roll With It by chloe spiteri
    30/06/2009
    Roll With It

    Chloe's arrived at the England Championships for her first fight as a senior... but with a shortage of wrestlers in her weight category, will there be anyone to fight?

  • Thumbnail image from Junior Wrestling Championships, part 2 by chloe spiteri
    24/06/2009
    Junior Wrestling Championships, part 2

    Chloe has decided that injury or not, nothing will get in the way of her competing... But will the day go to plan?

  • Thumbnail image from Feeling good by chloe spiteri
    05/06/2009
    Feeling good

    The end of Chloe's first year at uni is fast approaching and despite all the stress in her life she's feeling remarkably upbeat...

  • Thumbnail image from Junior Wrestling Championships, part 1 by chloe spiteri
    19/05/2009
    Junior Wrestling Championships, part 1

    With such an important fight on the horizon, Chloe's worried about her recurrent back and hip problems. Desperate to defend her title at this year's championship, will her chiropractor give her the go ahead to compete?

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Chloe's to do list

  1. To improve my ranking in the world and UK for wrestling.
  2. To either be considered or join the GB senior squad
  3. To compete at International level.
  4. To pass my first year at University.
  5. To get a scholarship at University.
  6. To set up my own wrestling club.
  7. To get sponsorship for my sport.
  8. To win or come in the top three of all upcoming competitions.
  9. To be one of the first famous GB female wrestlers.
  10. To become a wrestling coach.
  11. To take part in various sports courses and gain new skills and confidence within myself.
  12. To set up my own disability panel/parliament and make people more aware of disability.

Chloe's big plan

Posted: 30/06/2008

My name is Chloe Spiteri. I am currently 18 years old and I see myself as hard working, determined and inspirational. Over the years I have overcome many barriers - educational, social and sports. This has helped me to gain many skills for life and to become a stronger person. I now want to use my experiences to go out there and be a role model for other young people. I currently compete in Freestyle wrestling – I’m in the GB squad and am ranked number one in England. I hope to improve this status over the next year. I have only been doing the sport for 10 months and whilst carrying out lots of training, I have also given up lots of my time to help out in the community by participating in funding panels, steering groups, youth forums as well as studying three A-Levels. Overall, I really want to go out there and show people that they can do anything if they set their mind to it, no matter what their ability is. If I can overcome a disability and get this far in life - I'm aiming for the London 2012 Olympics, about to start at a top sports University, have lots of sporting qualifications and experiences, do lots of voluntary work and education as well – then anyone can, even if it is just one of these goals!!

Chloe's journal

Final Update: 15/09/2009

WOW doesn't time just fly!

WELL WELL everyone, long time... hope u are all enjoying ur summer holidays...b4 u know it they will soon be over with!

SOOOO much has been happening and I am VERY sorry for not keeping you updated!!

Over the last few months...

1. Rugby has improved lots....we came 3rd in the Uni European Championships, my club won the National Cup, my team got promoted and lots more, now I am busy training 4 times a wk for Rugby and will have 2 games a wk starting OCT.

2. Wrestling, after winning the ENGLISH seniors in May I have increased my training efforts and getting ready for the BRITISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS in October, and hoping to keep going!

3. 4 weeks over the summer I have been coaching young people to earn some money to help get a private MRI scan to help solve the back issue and things still going wrong!

4. I PASSED 1st year uni and didn't have to re-sit anything which was a relief as I was scared of failing! Bring on year 2.

5. Talking about UNI, I was successful in getting a room on campus which is easy access to the sports centre and lecture centre and hoping to get a sports scholarship and grants this year which I am waiting for a response!

6. Family are all well and all just came bck from Turkey, LUCKY THEM!!

7. AND FINALLY...YEARDOT has came to an end:(:(:( so sad, but at the same time it's less pressure and work for me. JUST wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for their support inc the YEARDOT TEAM, all you SUPPORTERS and my SPONSOR TARBROOK CONSTRUCTION for all your help. June 08-09 has been a great year for me and emotional and so much has happened in that year and you all have helped to keep it going and happen!! so THANK YOU AGAIN, (sniff sniff :( )

PLEASE keep in touch and still follow my progress by reading my blogs and NEW website comming soon.

MISS U ALL XXX

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Chloe's support has been amazing:

Hi Chloe just saw you on TV. Wanted to say I'm very proud of what you've achieved, you always said you wanted to get to Uni and it's fantastic you are through your first year. It's just amazing that you are aiming for 2012! Keep your focus and you'll go far!

Boycey (339 days ago) Report Comment

Chloe we just watched you on TV and think your amazing! Keep working hard, we believe in you!! xx

Ffion + Eva (339 days ago) Report Comment

Picture of Chloe spiterihey everyone thank you so much for all your lovely comments i really appreciate them, so much has been happening lately and all going good, I will not let you down please keep in contact with me and add me on facebook if you with, thanks you all for your help and support, :) xxxx

Chloe spiteri (353 days ago) Report Comment

chloe i watched you on tv today and i just want to say you are absolutely fab!! i admire you so much your a very determined young woman who obviously stops at nothing to get what she wants. i want to wish you all the best and ill be following your progress throughout!! best of luck chloe your already a champion!!!!!!

sash (359 days ago) Report Comment

Hey just watched your story, and what you've achieved is amazing. i was diagnosed with m.e. (myalgic encephalitis) nearly a year ago which has affected my GCSE results severely due to my concentration and memory going down hill and this illness also affects my muscles and joints.. so im in bed alot :( and what you've achieved is inspirational and has really made me think i will eventually come on top of this illness and hope i can eventually go back to playing football & do martial arts again. Hope you get to live your dream of becomin "pro" in wrestling & hope uni goes great. Jo x

Jo (359 days ago) Report Comment

chloe i would just like to say i think your amazing on your show and on the webpage you metioned about fundings. I have been sponsered in horse riding the way this was done was by writing a letter with all my achievments in it and then we contaced the company that sponsors me we choose tthat piticualar company becuase we use them regullary . so choose a company piticualry a large company that does well and follow my advice trust you get all your shows paid for and travel all you have to do is wear and item of clothing or your family will with there logo on its as easy as that . so please speak to your mum about this and trainers and they will help you futher x cinzia x

cinzia (359 days ago) Report Comment

Chloe, just watched for the first time on tv. Many many years ago I was also a wrestler and went on to play rugby at a high level. I would love to send support, tips and advice should you need it.
Keep going and keep getting stronger and work harder than anyone you might ever face.

Berry Buun (359 days ago) Report Comment

hi just wanted 2 say well done and doog luck saw year dot this moring and thort u have done rele well :)

nicole (359 days ago) Report Comment

Well done on raising the awareness of something different for kids to try, I know as a Judo practitionar (Judoka) It's really hard to face someone who might out weigh you by 10kg, and have more experience, and to come out on top shows your talent! well done! Keep it up!

Stevo (359 days ago) Report Comment

you are an amazing girl just watched you on channel 4 was takin aback how hot you were wish u went to my school would have asked you out everyday

greig (359 days ago) Report Comment

you are so awesome and a really great inspiration . you deserve tons of rewards for your effforts xx

toni (359 days ago) Report Comment

You doing great Chloe ... am happy for you ..keep it up and go for gold

john (458 days ago) Report Comment

Gotta keep your chin up champ go for gold,gold is your thing,smile lol,jimmy

JimmyKartounii (480 days ago) Report Comment

Just saw you on Tagged, and looking here, I just want to wish you all the best you deserve to go far, just from the energy you put into your life. Onwards and upwards. Jim

Jim M (495 days ago) Report Comment

Hi Chloe, well done again. Am convinced you have what it takes to achieve your dreams.Your passion and hardwork will see u in the endevours soon. Don't give up, you can do it hun.

David G (531 days ago) Report Comment

chloe,nothing good comes easy hun. i have great believe in u and i know u wil not let me down. go chloe! things wil get better soon, u have wat it takes hun. stay focused hun n dont b discouraged....luv!

Kemi Uwah (536 days ago) Report Comment

Chloe, ive told you before that you are one of the top people on here that has the most going for them, you are elbows and wrists ahead of some dont stop now x

Louis Kisielowski (541 days ago) Report Comment

hey Chloe,
OMG. i watched the episode on tv on the 2nd and i was amazed. you always were the type to go for what you wanted. and the fight was really good you done really well be proud of yourself ok.
i hope you get far in the future i hope you get in the 2012 i'll will definately watch.

well done for going for your dreams. dont let nothing get in the way of it, your a great fighter you'll make it
x
bless hun
Sammy-Jo (b-abbey)

Sammy-Jo (547 days ago) Report Comment

Hi Chloe
I just watched your episode from yesterday (Tues 2nd March) and I'd just like to say how motivated and passionate I think you are.
You seem to really know what you want in life and I love how you say what you think!
I really do wish you all the luck in the world with your wrestling career and hopefully I'll be seeing more of you on tele in the next couple of years!
Take care
Sophie x

Sophie (549 days ago) Report Comment

hi do you do amatuar wrestling. i hope you make it to the 2012 olympics!

Danielle s (550 days ago) Report Comment

chloe it is 1996. put urself in tony blairs shoes. how did he get through his strawberry ordeal. think of that and you will succeed. After all, as ABBA said, 'I have a dream!' CHILL OUT!

comas (550 days ago) Report Comment

Chloe, I'm just watching your Year Dot on Channel 4 and am so impressed by your story! I went to uni in Manchester and loved it, fantastic place and great for sports. I hope it all goes well for you
xxx

Daisy (550 days ago) Report Comment

hey chloe hows you i know you are gettin stresst out on your work and every thing and you been keepin fit when you jim and your wrestling and rugby any way keep it up babe i know its hard and stressful and try not to get stress out to much.xxx

dennis (554 days ago) Report Comment

Picture of Chloe SpiteriThank you all for your comments, I appreciate them very much and put a smile to my face. I am trying so hard lately do well and it's a very cruical time for me and I need all your suppport and so glad I have the support I am getting so far...Thank you everyone and stay in touch :) xx

Chloe Spiteri (554 days ago) Report Comment

Hey Chloe, just a quick note 2 say i think ur amazin, ur so strong and i think u deserve 2 b number 1! u go girl im backin u all the way!!!! x

Harri (555 days ago) Report Comment

i think you are really pretty and a smart girl you can do more than u think

superstar (556 days ago) Report Comment

yo chloe keep up d gud work ..we got ur back u knw u do wht u do girl u d best

ade (565 days ago) Report Comment

hi chloe keep doing your thing i hope you complete all your to do list

Joseph Booker (565 days ago) Report Comment

hey chloe keep doing what you are doing.You are looking great and working hard for wha you want.You are a star babe

Dice (565 days ago) Report Comment

Hey hun!!! u know u the best around and i m sure u will get thru all these time and u will find us supporting u in 2012!!! so u go girl cuz u rawk girl :)

Waseem (565 days ago) Report Comment

Hey everyone, thanks for your comments...I'm glad that I inspire you and I really hope I make you all proud and achieve my goals, it's just a very stressful time at the min trying to do so much...BUT i'm determind to get there and fight on. I appreciate all your support and could'nt do it without you and I won't let you down :)

chloe spiteri (565 days ago) Report Comment

Just watched the programme, I can relate to your experiences and I think life is all about trying to get the right balance, its very hard but once you see the rewards you will be very proud of your achievements. Stay strong and good luck!

Giles (568 days ago) Report Comment

Hii chloe just wana say dont stop what your doing,hope u reach yr goals. Faye xx

Faye (568 days ago) Report Comment

keep aiming for gold cloe any think i can to to help just tell me ok all the best phil

phil (568 days ago) Report Comment

Hi chloe i watched you on tele and you story really inspired me to challenge myself. I didnt get the grades i wanted and now after seeing you stick to what you want to do i have applied to do an apprentiship. So just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story.

Tor (568 days ago) Report Comment

Don't lose heart Chloe. Write a list, pick a task and get it done.Take it one job at a time and you'll start shaking off the assignments that are getting you down.

You've got a lot on your plate, but it's not forever.

Look on this as an opportunitiy to develop the focus and determination you will need in 2012.

Sass (572 days ago) Report Comment

We are as ever proud Chloe
Love you XXXXXXX

mum (572 days ago) Report Comment

GOODLUCK SAW THE PROGRAMME, AM SURE YOU WILL WIN AT 2012

nick b (574 days ago) Report Comment

Hi Chloe I watched your show and wanted to log on and tell you that what you have achieved is amazing it makes me wish I had stayed on at school and worked harder, your an inspiration, if only there were more 19 year olds like you out there keep up the good work I'll be rooting for you x

Gemma Pegler (574 days ago) Report Comment

hi chloe just been watching all your videos and i must say ur inspirational. a good role model and i wish u all the best for the future lots of love your friend the candymeister xxxxx

Alice Candy (575 days ago) Report Comment