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Digital Manager Turns Jousting Champion in Global Tournaments

4/19/2025

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Emma Pearn, a 31-year-old digital transformation project manager from Gloucestershire, trades Netflix tales for thrilling jousting tournaments around the globe. Clad in custom-made 15th-century armor, she’s set to compete this weekend at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, alongside her teammate Mike Collin, as they defend their title as reigning champions.

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Emma Pearn, a 31-year-old digital transformation project manager from Gloucestershire, trades Netflix tales for thrilling jousting tournaments around the globe. Clad in custom-made 15th-century armor, she’s set to compete this weekend at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, alongside her teammate Mike Collin, as they defend their title as reigning champions.