THOMAS GERKEN SCHOFIELD GB moguls Squad member - On the road to Milan 2026

Presentation:

• Surname: Gerken Schofield
• Name: Thomas
• Date of Birth: 15/02/1998
• Nationality: British/French
• Discipline: Mogul Skiing
• Hometown: Châtel, France

My Journey:

I was born in Chelmsford where no mountain can be seen. I lived there until the age of seven with my parents, my twin sister Leonie and my younger sister Makayla. My parents wanted us to have a taste of a different life, they decided to move to Châtel, a ski resort in France. The plan was to live there for one year, we liked it so much that we have been living there ever since and are now fluent in French. Our parents signed us up to Châtel/Evian Freestyle, a ski club which introduces mogul skiing to young riders. We started getting results at a young age and were noticed by the French. Achieving medals from Critérium jeune to French Cups and from Europa Cups to the Junior World Championships, we were noticed by GB snowsports and they approached us. My sisters and myself joined GB. Makayla and I competed on our first World Cup Circuit for the 2017-2018 season. Leonie joined us later due to an injury. By my third year, I got on the podium at the last event of the season with a second place. I am the first GB athlete to achieve a medal at a World Cup Moguls event. The 2021-2022 season was incredibly difficult for me having had suffered a concussion. Coming in to Beijing 2022 I had barely trained due to my injury therefore struggled to compete and unfortunately didn't qualify. I am now back on track and impatient for the next step in my career.

How to support?

We are looking to raise funds to help with our training this season. I have succeeded in obtaining a medal on the highest level of my sport. By supporting me you will take away the stress off money, making me concentrate 100% on my performance and to achieve the ultimate goal of an Olympic medal in the years to come.