12 year-old Whitby martial artist overcoming challenges on and off the mat

12 year-old Victoria Murphy-Splane is getting set to compete for the first time later this spring.

By Mike Leach

Posted March 24, 2025 7:00 am.

Last Updated March 24, 2025 4:54 pm.

Victoria Murphy-Splane is getting set to compete in Taekwondo for the first time. She hopes that her perseverance in life will help bring her a medal in Cobourg in May.

Victoria Murphy-Splane – Taekwondo

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