Woolworths have thrown their support behind archer Ella-rose Carson

The 18-year-old is already a champion at the sport, with state and national titles and records.

Carson works at Woolworths part-time while dedicating up to 40 hours per week perfecting her sport.

The supermarket giant has thrown their support behind the young athlete by choosing her as one of the inaugural recipients of the Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Team Grants program.

The grants are worth around $10,000 are awarded to team members who compete at a high level in the fields of sports and the arts.

Carson is one of the first three recipients and is grateful for the boost.

"After all the hard work and sacrifice that I have put into my training for archery, it is really nice to receive recognition from Woolworths for a sport that isn't as mainstream," she said.

"My goal is to be the first female Australian to win a gold medal in archery at the Olympics in 2024 and this commitment from Woolworths will help me take the next stage in my archery career as I set my sights on Paris."

Before she aims for the Olympics, Carson is hoping for a start at the 2023 Junior World Championships and being part of open teams in world cups.

Olympian Riley Day made headlines during her Tokyo campaign for working at the supermarket in Beaudesert while pursuing her athletics pursuits.

The new grants were inspired by Day's story.

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