Margot’s Pathway from Record-Breaking Athlete to Future Entrepreneur
Fast Tracks & Forward Goals
Margot’s story begins in Year 5, where her early years were spent leaping through gymnastics routines before discovering a love for competitive athletics. She competed across track, swimming, football and eventually cross country and basketball, breaking records along the way.
“I still remember my 60-meter sprint in Year 6 for Primary Record Breakers event — I ran it fast, and apparently, no one’s broken that record in seven years,” she laughs. More recently, she added the 200-meter and high jump records to her name. “I didn’t even jump that high, but it was enough,” she shrugs modestly. “I think sports really shaped how I work,” Margot says with a smile. “It teaches you about discipline and persistence — like when you think you’re done, there’s still something left in the tank.” Her leadership was just as impressive as her performances. As captain of the cross country and athletics teams, Margot found strength in teamwork. “Being part of a team, like my basketball girls — that’s something I’ll really miss about school. There’s nothing like winning together.”
But Margot’s ambitions stretched well beyond the school grounds. Her interest in economics and business took root in her IGCSE subject choices, blossoming into a clear vision through internships and summer programs. “I’ve always wanted to start my own business,” she says. “But I didn’t want to go straight into finance — I wanted something broader first. That’s why I chose economics — it opens more doors, and I can always specialise later.”
One summer, Margot enrolled in a finance and entrepreneurship program at Bocconi University, which proved pivotal. “We worked on investment portfolios, looked at real-time markets, and made decisions with mock client funds. That experience really helped me see where my interests lie — it was eye-opening.”
She’s now headed to IE University in Spain, where she’ll study economics with a focus on finance. “It feels right. And I already have friends going there, so it won’t be too hard settling in,” she says, referencing the strong friendships that have been a thread throughout her Patana journey.
Margot’s school years weren’t just defined by sport and academics. Her commitment to service was equally remarkable. She led finance efforts for Root Centre and Rescued Glass, transforming discarded bottles into items like trophies and candles. “It’s just nice to be part of something that gives back. I wanted to do more than just show up — I wanted to help make things happen.”
From resilience during online school transitions to completing the DoE Gold Award, Margot has consistently stepped up — even when it was hard. “During the trip, there were definitely moments I thought I couldn’t go on,” she admits. “But at night, being around your friends, it’s like — yeah, this is worth it.”
When asked what she’ll miss the most, she doesn’t hesitate: “My basketball team. My friends. The people.”
With a quiet intensity and a grounded outlook, Margot leaves behind a legacy of record-breaking moments — not just measured in seconds or centimeters, but in impact, leadership and purpose.
