Name: Lisa Dobriskey
Sport: Middle-distance runner
Date of birth: 23/12/83
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Spotlight on London 2012: Lisa Dobriskey
Talking 2012 with Jo Jackson
Think of the Olympics and race walking probably isn’t the first sport that springs to mind, but Commonwealth champion Jo Jackson believes that putting it on show in front of a home crowd at the London Games will give her sport the recognition it deserves.
Talking 2012 with goalball star Georgie Bullen
At just 17-years-of age, Georgie Bullen is already a central member of the GB goalball squad. THE central member, in fact, and as the centre, she tells us, it’s down to her to “control everything”. So who better than Georgie to give us the goalball low-down ahead of the Games?
Also posted in Editor's picks, Features, London 2012
Tagged goalball, London 2012, Paralympics
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Nutrition notes with Sarah Stevenson
As the most successful taekwondo athlete in history, it’s vital World Champion Sarah Stevenson gives her body the correct fuel to keep her performing to her best.
We caught up with the 29-year-old to talk about her day, on a plate, and asked our nutritionist Rosie Mansfield to give us her thoughts.
Also posted in Clinic, Clinic-Nutrition, Features, London 2012
Tagged London 2012, nutrition, olympics, taekwondo
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Talking 2012 with US swimming legend Amanda Beard
US swimmer Amanda Beard was just 14 when she made her Olympic debut in Atlanta, with her teddy bear in tow.
Also posted in Features, London 2012, olympics, Select a sport, swimming
Tagged London 2012, swimming
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Talking 2012 with Joanne Jackson
Joanne Jackson was one of the youngest on the GB swimming team when she made her Olympic debut in Athens aged just 17. Fast forward eight years and she’s now one of the oldest, and is hoping those years of experience, filled with both highs and lows, will make the difference in London come July.
4 stars 5 questions: Jo Jackson, race walking
We ask four stars the same five questions. This time it’s the turn of Jo Jackson (race walking). Stay tuned to sportsister’s interviews page for answers from Tonia Couch (diving), Natasha Jonas (boxing) and Holly Bleasdale (pole vault). JO JACKSON Race Walking 1. Which sport would you most like front-row tickets for at London 2012? [...]
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Sailing into the spotlight Hannah Mills
Great Britain is the most successful nation in Olympic sailing history, with more gold medals won than any other nation. With that in mind, this year’s Team GB sailors have a lot to live up to.
Talking cycling (and cake) with Helen Wyman
This year’s Virgin Money Cyclone weekend will feature a new elite level women’s road race, the Curlew Cup. We love the fact that this event encompasses everything cycling – whether you’re a fan of being on the saddle or not, you can take part, encourage or just watch the pros do their thing.
GB vs. USA – a basketball head-to-head
Great Britain and the USA will go head-to-head later this year when they meet at the Manchester Arena in July – the first time the USA Basketball women’s team will have competed on British soil. We put the two sides head-to-head in our own way, off-court.
