A WINCHESTER university lecturer has won a silver medal for his ultimate Frisbee skills.

Chris Whittle, lecturer in sports biomechanics, was awarded the prize at the European Ultimate Frisbee Beach Championships in Spain at the end of June.

Chris said: “After some initial disappointment at not winning gold, I am actually feeling upbeat about the future of Ultimate Frisbee and the potential it has to inspire positive sporting attitudes among younger athletes.

“Schools are adopting the sport as it requires very little kit and it promotes fair play, mutual respect and good sportsmanship because of the self-officiated nature of the game.”

Currently playing with the Fire of London club, Chris also trains with the Great Britain side and has been invited to guest coach the University of Winchester’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Fly Hard.

Teams consist of five players and can have as many as 15 subs. The objective is to catch the flying disc in the opponents’ end zone, much like American Football.