A 14-YEAR-OLD from Ruthin has thrown spears with a Kenyan tribe and lassoed with Malaysian farmers in an adventure of a lifetime that will be aired on the CBBC channel.

Neisha Roberts, a pupil at Ysgol Brynhyfryd, was among six boys and girls selected to star in the BBC’s upcoming ‘A Week to Beat the World’, which explores unique sports and practices in countries around the world.

It posed a daunting challenge however Neisha, who is a talented middle-distance runner having competed for Welsh Athletics, was “very chilled” and took it in her stride. It also brought out the year 10 pupil’s competitive side as the girls and the boys battle to win the various activities they face along the way.

The children are accompanied by a BBC presenter and crew when they visit Kenya to stay with the Maasai tribe. There they try local sports including running, Rungu – a wooden club that can be thrown long distances – and spear throwing.

They then move on to Mongolia and have a go at horse riding, archery and lassoing – the practice of throwing a loop of rope around cattle, typically associated with Texas cowboys – before they travel to Malaysia, where they are introduced to the traditional art of lion dancing.

Neisha’s mum, Melanie Roberts, said it the programme is a chance for children to “see how the other half live”.

“She was anxious although very, very excited to go off halfway across the world with strangers,” Mrs Roberts said.

“During the process to select her for the show Neisha was Skype interviewed, had references and a psychologist report. It was all quite intimidating for a young girl, however she is very chilled.”

Among her running achievements Neisha, a member of Deeside Athletics Club, finished 5th in the three-mile Mini London Marathon, however her latest adventure is likely her most memorable.

“Neisha had a go at whatever sport is popular in that country and learned a lot,” her mum added.

The programme starts at 4.45pm on October 14.