Rickmansworth sisters win gold at ice skating competition

Sienna Osbourne, 13, and Blu-Belle Johnson, 9, from Rickmansworth, started the sport following Covid.

For Sienna, it was a chance to help her overcome struggles with mental health and anxiety, while for Blu-Belle it was  the only place she felt comfortable after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Sienna Osbourne with her gold medal (left) and dancing on ice (right) (Image: Rebeccah Hornsby)

Their mother Rebeccah Hornsby said: “They only started competing nationally last year and they just keep winning and winning.

Blu-Belle Johnson with her gold medal (left) and dancing (right) (Image: Rebeccah Hornsby)

“It is a great thing for them to do – the discipline the commitment – they appreciate the luxury of having the sport in their lives.”

The sisters train three times a week and both won gold at their last competition on March 23 in Sheffield.

Sienna plans on one day being an ice skating coach to help other children with their confidence and Blu-Bell wants to tour the world.

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But the sport comes at a cost and Rebeccah has been reaching out to local authorities and charities for help with funding.

She said: “The potential is there for the girls, and we can only do what we can.

“We want them to follow their dreams.”