Multiple Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey recently addressed a conference for female teachers organised by the NASUWT teachers’ union and emphasised the importance of education in progressing the London 2012 legacy.
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Cycling: Sportsister catches up with hill climber Lynn Hamel
Lynn Hamel from Team Herbalife Leisure Lakes Bikes successfully defended her national hill climb time trial title last month and Sportsister managed to catch her off the saddle following the event to talk everything hill climb.
Boxing: “No is not an answer” for Amanda Coulson
Last month boxing star Amanda Coulson announced she’s hanging up the gloves for good to concentrate on her role as a coach and an Athlete Mentor for Sky Sports Living for Sport.
Nell McAndrew: How I keep fit during pregnancy
Sportsister caught up with Nell McAndrew at the launch of her new fitness DVD to find out how she is keeping fit during her pregnancy.
Josie Pearson’s memorable moments
Gold medal-winning Josie Pearson has been on an incredible journey over the past nine years. Those years have been full of moments and memories that have helped shape her sporting career, one of those being her world record-breaking discus throw last month that won her Paralympic gold.
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Ellie Koyander’s top tips for the slopes
Hitting the slopes this season? Then make sure you check out these top tips from Ellie Koyander, the UK’s number one Freestyle Mogul skier.
Also posted in Clinic, Clinic-Expert advice, Clinic-Training plans, Editor's picks, Features, snow sports
Tagged skiing, snow sport, snowboarding, winter sport
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Brilliant Begum – Sportsister meets Britain’s Muay Thai champion
Becoming Britain’s best has been a battle both inside the ring and out for reigning Muay Thai champion Ruqsana Begum.
Jenny Jones: My five essential kitbag items
What does the UK’s most globally respected and successful professional snowboarder use to help maintain her winning ways?
Hannah White’s bid to get 100,000 people active
If there’s one word that crops up more often than others when talking to Hannah White it’s ‘challenge’. Whether it’s sailing the Atlantic solo, cycling 92 miles in the mountains of North Wales, running marathons, becoming a respected broadcaster or encouraging others to make a positive change to their lifestyle, the 29-year-old clearly doesn’t shy away from a challenge.
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Tagged cycling, fitness challenge, hannah white, sailing
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Sportsister catches up with Lucy Gossage
Professional triathlete Lucy Gossage has had an amazing season after turning her talents to duathlon earlier this year.
