Athlete
profiles

Meet the champions. Athletes have proven leadership qualities, positive mind-set and communications skills. They know how to achieve their goals and apply resilience during the highs and lows of competitive sport and life. They bring this to our young people with winning results.

It’s definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with elite athletes. You have to take these opportunities when you see them. I’m grateful that I got the chance to meet them, it’s been amazing for me. Not many people have this opportunity so it’s great.

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liz - cann

Elizabeth was a professional badminton player for over a decade winning two Commonwealth gold medals.

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liz - johnson

Liz had a stellar swimming career, including winning Gold at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

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neil - danns

From singing for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest to European skateboarding champion, Neil is a born performer.

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paul - broadbent

In a 17 year career, Paul played over 450 games for teams including Sheffield Eagles, Halifax, Hull and Wakefield.

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rachael - Latham

Rachael first swam for Great Britain at the age of 15 and finished 4th at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.

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rich - parker

Rich began skating at the age of 10 and after years on the circuit became a World X-Games silver medallist.

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sarah - ayton

Sarah Ayton OBE came from a non sailing background to become double Olympic and World Sailing Champion.

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serena - guthrie

Serena is a netball player from Jersey who has played 100 times for England and captained the Vitality Roses.

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suzanne - miller

Suzanne started her love of badminton from the age of 9, gaining her first England senior cap at the age of 18.

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Tre - Whyte

Tre had to battle against sterotypes throughout his career to become back to back British BMX champion

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Vwaire - Obukohwo

Vwaire has rowed for GB at U23 level, placing 3rd at World and European Championships in 2022.

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yona - knight-wisdom

At Rio 2016, Yona Knight-Wisdom became the first male Jamaican diver to compete at an Olympic Games.

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