Background
Bentley was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, but grew up in Bergh Apton, Norfolk.
Bentley was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, but grew up in Bergh Apton, Norfolk.
She represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She took up fencing at the age of eleven after coach Andrew Sowerby from the Norfolk Academy of Fencing did a “come and try” session at the Norwich High School for Girls. She qualified to the 2012 Summer Olympics through host country option.
In the individual event she was defeated 9–10 in the first round by Canada"s Monica Peterson.
With Sophie Troiano and Natalia Sheppard represented Great Britain in the team event. They defeated Egypt in the first round, but were routed by title favourite Italy, composed of the gold, silver, and bronze medallists of the individual event.