Morgan Lake, a six-time British champion, is aiming for a major breakthrough at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After being the youngest British athlete in the track and field team at Rio 2016 and making it to the high jump final, Lake now heads to Paris as a strong medal contender. Despite her success, an Olympic medal has eluded her so far. However, her recent victory at the UK Athletics Championships in June has bolstered her confidence.
Lake, who was inspired by her father, former GB junior international triple jumper Eldon Lake, emphasizes the special nature of the Olympics. She believes the Games offer unparalleled visibility to various sports, especially field events, which often struggle for attention. Alongside pole vaulter Molly Caudery, Lake hopes to draw British fans’ attention to field events this summer.
Injuries have previously hampered Lake’s Olympic dreams, including a foot injury that prevented her from competing in the Tokyo finals despite clearing 1.95m. However, her fourth-place finish at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest has fueled her ambition for Paris.
Lake’s journey to the Olympics is featured in Channel 4’s documentary “Path to Paris: The Hunt for Gold,” supported by The National Lottery. The documentary, airing on Sunday 21 July, provides a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous preparations of British athletes for the Paris 2024 Games. Lake hopes that sharing her journey will help people appreciate the dedication and effort required to compete at such a high level.
