New GB Performance Officer confirmed as Moire O’Sullivan (LVO)

She will work as the new Performance Pathway Officer, providing organisational and administrative support to the Performance team.

Performance Manager Graham Gristwood said, "I am looking forward to working with Moire - she has great experience both within and outside orienteering, and also as a competitive athlete herself. I am sure she will contribute a lot to the Programme over the coming years."

Moire O’Sullivan, originally from Derry, Northern Ireland, is a passionate orienteer and mountain runner. She is currently Chair of Lagan Valley Orienteers and a coach with the Northern Ireland Junior Orienteering Squad. A regular competitor in mountain marathons, Moire is also a qualified Summer Mountain Leader.

Before becoming a mum, Moire worked as an international development worker, delivering poverty alleviation projects across Africa and Asia. Moire is looking forward to bringing her organisational skills, sporting experience and enthusiasm for developing athletes to her new role with British Orienteering.