2012 - London

DANIEL KING
Race Walking
Interview date:January 2009
Olympic  Years:2012



Describing missing out on Beijing as one of the biggest knock backs, Dan reminisces on being a member of the GB Athletics team, the Mexican Drill, and racing today.

ROWING TEAM
Rowing
Interview date:June 2009
Olympic  Years:2012



Josh Tonnar and Ben Hicks
Josh and Ben talk about how important rowing under 6 minutes for a 2km event is, the back problem that was overcome, and how the National Programme funding made it all possible for them.

LEWIS COLEMAN
Swimming
Interview date:April 2010
Olympic  Years:2012


Lewis talks about how training for him is 4:20am starts and 8 meals a day, how big the Russian competitors looked, and how having to watch as a reserve gave him focus and determination.

TIM CARTER & JAMES HAYWARD
Sailing
Interview date:May 2010
Olympic  Years:2012


Tim and James talk about their healthy rivalry, what it's like to not feel your hands and feet, and why sailing is classified as the most complicated Olympic sport out of all the disciplines.

ZOE NEWSON
Powerlifting
Interview date:June 2010
Olympic  Years:2012


Zoe talks about what it's like to be told you're a natural powerlifter, the problems and pitfalls of medication, and how a Wii fit is part of her successful training routine!

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LOUISE JUKES
Handball
Interview date:
Olympic  Years:2012


After playing hockey at the top level for Ipswich and London, Louise applied for the Sporting Giants talent scheme advertised by Sir Steve Redgrave and got selected out of 3,800 applicants!