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| Alison Mowbray |
| Rowing |
| Olympic Silver Medallist, Athens 2004 |
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| Sporting Champions' Alison Mowbray says, "Sports Search is a brilliant way of finding out what other sports are out there that you haven't tried yet and which ones you could be good at. I was useless at all the traditional school sports and it wasn't until I started rowing at University aged 18 that I actually found something I could do. It got me fit, it got me active and I've loved exercise ever since. There is a sport out there that is right for everybody. Sports Hub can help you find it." |
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| Graham Gooch OBE |
| Cricket |
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| Sporting Champions' Graham Gooch says, "Sport can help kids fulfil their dreams." |
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| Tanni Grey-Thompson OBE |
| Wheelchair racing |
| Olympic Gold Medallist (100m, 400m), Athens 2004 |
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| Sporting Champions' Tanni Grey-Thompson says, "Sport is an integral part of young people growing up.. it teaches you so much and allows everybody to set and attain personal targets." |
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| Alec Stewart |
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"Any sport is worth giving a go. Enjoy competing against others, enjoy the team spirit, enjoy training and practicing to improve your skill levels and most of all enjoy WINNING!!"
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| Denise Austin |
| Beach Volleyball |
| British Open Champion - 2004 |
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| Sporting Champions' Denise Austin says, "There is nothing better than being at the beach playing your sport. Throwing yourself around int he soft sand with no fear, making radical pick ups of the ball then spiking it to finish the rally. The best sport ever designed." |
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| Marcia Bailey (nee Richardson) |
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| Sporting Champions Marcia Bailey says, "Being involved in sport is a really good way to make friends and to stay fit and healthy. Sport will bring you enjoyment and fun which is vital part of every childs upbringing." |
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| Tim Brabants |
| Sprint Kayak racing |
| Olympic Gold Medallist, Beijing 2008 |
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| Tim Brabants says, "Having started in my sport at a young age, I have been lucky enough to travel the World racing, compete at two Olympic games and win one Olympic medal. It's fantastic!" 2005 |
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| Jenny Copnall |
| Mountain Bike XC Racing |
| British National Champion, 2005 |
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| Sporting Champions' Jenny Copnall says, "Once you have found the sport that is for you give it 100% effort and listen to and read every single piece of advice that you can." |
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| Danny Crates |
| Athletics |
Paralympic Gold Medallist, Athens 2004
World record holder(800m T46) |
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| Sporting Champions' Danny Crates says, "The most important aspect of any sport is that you enjoy it." |
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| Debbie Flood |
| Rowing |
| Olympic Silver Medallist, Quadruple Sculls, Beijing 2008 |
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| Debbie Flood says, "To all the kids out there, find a sport you enjoy doing and go for it! It will keep you fit, be loads of fun, and you will make plenty of new friends. I support Sports Hub because sport helps to build confidence, teamwork, and friendships as well as a healthier lifestyle!" |
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| Calum Giles |
| Hockey |
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| Sporting Champions' Calum Giles says, "I couldn't imagine my life without sport. Playing sport will not only keep your body healthy, but will also give you the confidence to believe that you can achieve anything in life that you want too." |
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| James Hillier |
| Athletics |
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| Sporting Champions' James Hillier says, "Get involved in sport kids - it's far more exciting and far better for you than sitting in a boring history lesson!!!" |
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| Simon Hiscocks |
| Sailing |
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| Simon Hiscocks says, "Sport is a great way of finding fulfilling excitment in your life. Competitive, fun and sociable it's a laugh all the way. It matters not what standard you reach, it's the fulfilment of trying to better your previous best that brings such satisfaction. At the top of the list for good reasons is spending time having a lot of fun!" |
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| Ben Hunt-Davis MBE |
| Rowing Men's 8+ |
| Olympic Gold Medallist, Sydney 2000 |
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Sporting Champions' Ben Hunt-Davis says, "The only way to find out how much of a laugh it is and how good you are is to give it a go."
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| Bashir Hussain |
| Athletics |
| UK Masters 5km Champion 2005 |
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Sporting Champions' Bashir Hussain says, "Sport is an essential lifestyle that is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Don't get left on the sofa gathering dust!"
Get busy, get active and get down to your local sports club to enjoy friendship, travel opportunities and improved health." |
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| Geva Mentor |
| Netball |
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| Sporting Champions' Geva Mentor says, "It's so important to have an active and healthy lifestyle. It can give you a focus and besides, you'll make lots of new friends along the way." |
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| Heather Monro |
| Orienteering |
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| Sporting Champions' Heather Monro says, "I support Sports Search in trying to create sporting opportunities for young people because I know what a huge difference sport can make in their lives. Through my sport my life has been enriched; Sport was my way of expressing myself as a young person growing up in inner city London. It gave me a sense of achievement and took me to places and introduced me to friends I would never otherwise have met. I believe all young people should have the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting and challenging sports." |
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| Judy Oakes OBE |
| Athletics/shot putt, Weightlifting & Powerlifting |
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| Sporting Champions' Judy Oakes says, "Sport is a wonderful medium to express onself whilst benefitting from keeping fit and healthy and it is so diverse that nearly everyone can find something that they enjoy and many go on to discover a talent they never knew they possessed." |
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| Mark Richardson |
| Athletics |
| Olympic Silver Medallist 4x 400m Relay, Atlanta 1996 |
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Sporting Champions' Mark Richardson says, "Sport at all levels is good for the soul. Participating in sport gives you the platform to forge life long friendships. It's uplifting and incredibly rewarding. Being fit gives you a feeling of well being and sharpens the mind."
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| Sue Smith |
| Football |
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Sporting Champions' Sue Smith says, "I support Sports Search because it gives people, particularly children, the chance to find a sporting activity that they are interested in and then GET ACTIVE!"
If you are young and looking to get involved this is the place to search! Find an activity you enjoy and then go out and enjoy it getting fit along the way |
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| Bryan Steel |
| Cycling |
| Olympic Silver medallist (Team pursuit) Athens 2004 |
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| Sporting Champions' Bryan Steel says, "Find the sport you really like and just give it 100%" |
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| Tyrone Swaray |
| Athletics (Sprinter) 60-100m |
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Sporting Champions' Tyrone Swaray says, "Taking part in a sporting activity is wonderful opportunity to start a healthier lifestyle, meet new friends, and generally enjoyable. You can
find your new talent which will allow you to know yourself abit more, by facing new challenges. So enjoy the journey, work hard and reap the benefits." |
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| Campbell Walsh |
| Canoe Slalom |
| Olympic Silver Medallist, Athens 2004 |
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| "Through sport you can develop as a person, make new friends, keep fit and have fun too!" |
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| James Williams |
| Fencing |
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| Sporting Champions' James Williams says, "I believe all young people should be given the chance to aspire." |
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