Pentathlete Secures Spot to Study Astrophysics While Aiming for Olympics 

GB Pentathlete Seb Forrest has landed a coveted spot to study Astrophysics at University while also keeping his sights firmly set on competing in the Olympic Games.   

The 18-year-old Millfield student from Gloucestershire today celebrated top grades achieving A*, A, A, B in A Level Maths, Physics (Engineering), Further Maths and Chemistry.    

Seb joined the prestigious school in Lower Sixth and was selected to be the youngest ever Elite Modern Pentathlete on the World Class Programme, gaining UK Sport funding, at the age of 17. He has also represented Team GB in various international appearances, competing in U17, U19, Junior, and Senior events.   

Seb earned multiple podium finishes, including winning gold at the 2024 European Cup in Barcelona. Seb's performance led to his selection to represent Team GB at prestigious international competitions, including the Senior Hungarian Open, U19 European Championships, U19 World Championships in Lithuania, and the Junior U22 World Championships in Hungary.   

His passion for maths and physics, and his interest in space led him to pursue a rigorous Astrophysics degree at the University of Bath. Alongside his studies, he will continue to compete at an elite level in modern pentathlon, with aspirations to participate in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Seb aims to transition into a career in finance once he has achieved his sporting goals.  

Seb chose to attend Millfield for Sixth Form because of its facilities and supportive environment, enabling him to excel academically and in his sport. Reflecting on his decision, he said, "I joined Millfield because having everything on campus made training and studying much easier. With dedicated sport specialist coaches for each discipline, I knew I was in the perfect environment to succeed."   

Head of Modern Pentathlon at Millfield, Antonia Cord, said, “We are incredibly proud of Seb and all he has achieved. His work ethic and commitment to both sport and academics are remarkable. He genuinely enjoys the challenge of balancing both, and that's what makes him stand out. We look forward to seeing him continue his journey in modern pentathlon beyond Millfield and wish him every success in the future.”