Athlete Profile: Sophie Taylor
Name
Sophie Taylor
Course and Year of Study
Engineering Science DPhil (3rd Year)
College
Balliol
Sport
Badminton
Club
Cheshire County and Oxford University Badminton Club
Highest Competitive Level
National
Best Achievement
BUCS Individuals - Quarter Finalist
Short Term Aspirations
Get promoted with the university team and rank inside the national top 35
Long Term Aspirations
Qualify for the nationals, which takes 16 entries per discipline
How did you get into the sport?
My dad and other brother both played before me. I joined the same club as my brother from a young age and kept going from there.
What is your advice on balancing sport and academia?
Knowing I have badminton plans helps me be more productive in my work, as it keeps things structured. I also find that sport is the best break from academia.
