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Mom of Four Powersaws to Championship
4 Jun
Summary
- Champion Justine Ellis competes weeks after childbirth.
- She won the British women's title in 2023.
- Participation in women's timbersports is growing.
Justine Ellis, a 36-year-old telecommunications engineer, is set to compete in the STIHL Timbersports British Championships. This remarkable feat comes only eight weeks after she gave birth to her fourth child. Ellis, who claimed the British women's title in 2023, acknowledged the difficulties in maintaining her training regimen while managing family responsibilities.
Despite the challenges, Ellis expressed her unwavering passion for the sport, stating her competitive drive remains potent. The championships will feature traditional logging disciplines that test athletes' speed and strength using axes, cross-cut saws, and chainsaws. Ellis, who discovered the sport in 2022 and achieved a runner-up position in her debut season, has also represented herself internationally.
She credits her coach for her continued involvement and success in the sport, highlighting the amazing community surrounding timbersports. Ellis also noted the encouraging increase in female participation, describing the athletes as a supportive family, though competitive on the stage.
