Leiarnna Ferguson
Her first overseas BJJ competition trip brought silver, training opportunities and nerves that faded on the mat.
Biography
Sources for this profile
Ballarat Times, June 2024.(opens in a new tab)
She tried BJJ after gymnastics boredom and her brother’s start, finding support; the Creswick Primary house captain anticipated high-school sport competing for her time.
Where in the source: Personal-start paragraphs.
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After Infinite MMA, G-Force Fawkner meant five–six weekly family journeys and three-hour sessions; fundraising sought Pan Kids travel, training and accommodation costs.
Where in the source: Training and fundraising paragraphs.
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The Local, July 2024.(opens in a new tab)
She valued BJJ’s challenge and friendships; an unnamed coach recommended moving after assessment, while her father reduced work hours for travel.
Where in the source: Learning and travel paragraphs.
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Ballarat Times, August 2024.(opens in a new tab)
Ballarat reported Pan Kids silver on her first overseas competition trip, community funding and national age-group under-30 kg gold; she expressed pride and planned October’s Pan Pacific Kids.
Where in the source: Post-trip interview.
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The Local, August 2024.(opens in a new tab)
During nearly three weeks in the US she had training opportunities; she told The Local that competition nerves faded when she stepped onto the mat.
Where in the source: Travel and nerves paragraphs.
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Waubra newsletter, April 2025.(opens in a new tab)
The April 2025 Waubra newsletter named her among four 2024 scholarship recipients, each awarded $1,000 towards costs, development and tutoring.
Where in the source: Page 3, Scholarships.
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Lineage
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Open lineage