OUR LOCAL HOPEFULS.

David Hughes

Athletics - 400m Hurdles

David started athletics at school, and trained at Scunthorpe Athletics club. He made a breakthrough in 2003 when he made his Great British debut at the European U20 Championships. He then went on to victory at the European U23 Championships in 2005.

Isobel Pooley

Athletics - High Jump

Isobel trains locally at the Aldershot Farnham and District Athletics Club in Aldershot. Tooting born Isobel, now living in Fleet, has been jumping since the age of 13 and at just 18 has already won gold at the U20 Championships moving her into 4th in the World U20 rankings.

Olivia Federici and Jenna Randall

Synchronised swimming

Congratulations to Olivia and Jenna, who have been announced as part of Team GB for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Jenna and Olivia train locally, at the Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre and the Rushmoor Club in Farnborough...

Andy Tennant

Cycling

Andy, who grew up in Wolverhampton, is a track and road cyclist who made his mark in 2005 by winning the gold medal in the individual pursuit at the World Junior Championships. Since moving to the senior ranks, he has won gold and silver medals at the European and World Championships, respectively.