SPONSORED ATHLETES

Mairi Ross

Strongwoman

Strength sports have been a huge part of my life, and I love showing what women can do when lifting heavy and pushing limits. Lifting has helped me overcome an eating disorder and build a stronger, healthier relationship with my body.

I’m a three-time Open category winner at the British Natural Strongman Federation (2021–2023), a three-time McGregor Games podium finisher (2022–2024), and the 2021 Hamish Davidson Memorial Trophy winner with the BDFPA, where I set two Scottish records (180kg squat, 202.5kg deadlift). In 2024, I was named Best Unequipped Female Lifter.

Most recently, I placed 3rd at Victory Strength’s Strongman Team Competition—my first team event—competing alongside my coach and fellow U-Gym athlete Jamie.

Outside competitions, I love to support others—whether it’s spotting a lift, cheering someone on, or sharing advice. U Gym is more than just a training space; it’s a place where strong women lift each other up, and I’m proud to be part of that.

Jamie Gorrian

Strongman

Been competing in strongman for 9 years , I started to late at 40 yrs old  and now competing in stonelifting and powerlifting also in the masters category. 

Highlights:

  • 3x Scotland’s strongest man finalist
  • World masters strongman finalist
  • 2x Highlands strongest man
  • 3x Yorkshire strongest master
  • Britain’s Strongest masters 3rd place
  • Scotland’s strongest stonelifter 3rd
  • McGregor Stonelifting Games winner
  • Multiple ardblair stones winner
  • Scottish Arnold’s 3rd place

2023 gpc Scottish and European powerlifting champion 

Barry Munro

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I am a full time rugby development officer as well as head coach of intensity Jiu jitsu based here at the amazing UGym.

We run classes for kids, teens and adults, offering Clackmannanshire’s only women’s class.

I have competed at the British open and many of the biggest invitational shows in the UK.  Along with many of my students.

I live for learning and enjoy learning and teaching martial arts most of all. Regularly competing helps me stay up to date and makes sure I am diligent in my training and physical condition.

The support I have been given by UGym has helped massively with my strength and conditioning as well as my motivation to train in such a well equipped friendly place.

Robbie Fergusson

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

My goal is to not only test myself every time I compete but also to be as exciting and entertaining as possible on the biggest stages i can achieve in the sport, I will hopefully be able to get some major competitions such as the European championships under my belt within the next year.

Highlights:

  • Adcc Scottish open champion
  • 2x Adcc Scottish Invitational champion
  • Adcc British medalist
  • 4x grappling industries golds

Karly Leeson

Division 1 White Water Slalom Kayaker

I am a Division 1 White Water slalom kayaker going for promotion to Prem in my upcoming season and Division 1 Canoeist. I have been very successful in my kayaking, managing to reach division1 in under 3 years from the date of my very first slalom race. I am J16 and the first ranked Division 1 woman paddler out of the whole uk.

I am competing for the GB team in White Water racers in summer 2025. I got first place in the J14 out of the whole UK in white water racers.

Karly has a very exciting future and we cannot wait to see her progression in the sport.

Lucy Sweeney

Championship Cyclist

I am a 15 year old competitive cyclist with a strong passion for both road and track racing. I compete regularly on both the Scottish & British road and track cycling tours, gaining valuable experience at national level events.

In 2024, I placed 3rd in the Scottish Road Championships and 3rd overall in the Scottish Circuit Series. I also finished 11th in the Youth Tour of the Isle of Man and won the Central and East Scotland race series.

2024 also marked my debut on the velodrome, where I qualified and then achieved 17th place in the British Track  Omnium Finals at under 14 level – an exciting milestone in my transition to track cycling. I am committed to developing my performance and continuing to compete at the highest levels of youth racing in the UK.

Ewan Gray

Equestrian Vaulter

I first tried vaulting in November 2021—never having been on a horse before—and was hooked instantly. Three years on, I’ve progressed from walk classes to competing in Novice canter, one of only a few male vaulters in Scotland and the UK.

I love the mix of challenge and teamwork, competing individually, in pairs, and in squads where trust and timing are everything. In 2025, I completed my Barrel Assistant Course and am working toward Level 1 Coaching, aiming to be a role model for future male athletes in the sport—even if I am allergic to horses.

Key Achievements

  • Moved up to Novice class in 2025
  • Barrel Assistant Course completed (2025)
  • British Championships 2024 – 1st Squad, 4th Pairs, 8th Individual
  • Scottish Championships 2024 – Reserve Champion Individual, 1st Squad, multiple podiums in Pairs & Individual
  • Scottish Championships 2023 – Squad & Individual top 10 finishes

Ferryn Stewart

Weightlifter

Ferryn is a rising weightlifting talent with an impressive medal record for her age. Since starting in 2023, she has already:

  • 3× Scottish Schools Champion
  • 2× British Championship Silver Medalist
  • 9× National Record Holder (pre-2025 categories)
  • Invited to the Scottish Development Squad
  • Multiple Best Lifter Award Winner
  • Consistent senior/adult podium finisher

Her goals for 2025 are clear:

  • Become British Champion
  • Earn a place on the Celtic Nations Squad
  • Stay injury-free and keep progressing with uGym

Outside weightlifting, Ferryn trains CrossFit, helps coach younger athletes, and is a former Scottish Triathlon Champion and Scottish Triathlon & Aquathlon Rankings Champion.