YOUNG Year 9 schoolgirl Ella Lloyd-Bradley’s got the artistic roller skating world in a spin with her performances at national events.

The 13-year-old Monmouth Comprehensive pupil only took up the sport just over a year ago with Cardiff City Rollers and entered her first competion in April

Mum Karen says: “Since then she has skated in six national competitions and achieved numerous first places on the podium.

“Ella is completely dedicated to her sport and trains on average 11 hours a week. Skating is her absolute passion and her aim is to compete internationally,” she adds.

Recently, Ella won her class at the Herne Bay Artistic Roller Cup.