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    Brilliant Begum - Sportsister meets Britain’s Muay Thai champion

    By JessicaW | Published: 26.10.12

    Becoming Britain’s best has been a battle both inside the ring and out for reigning Muay Thai champion Ruqsana Begum.

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    Jenny Jones: My five essential kitbag items

    By JessicaW | Published: 15.10.12

    What does the UK’s most globally respected and successful professional snowboarder use to help maintain her winning ways?

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    Hannah White's bid to get 100,000 people activeHannah White’s bid to get 100,000 people active

    By BethShine | Published: 11.10.12

    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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    Sportsister catches up with Lucy GossageSportsister catches up with Lucy Gossage

    By JessicaW | Published: 04.10.12

    Professional triathlete Lucy Gossage has had an amazing season after turning her talents to duathlon earlier this year.

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    Hayley Turner: British racing’s poster girl?Hayley Turner: British racing’s poster girl?

    By JessicaW | Published: 03.10.12

    Ask anyone in this country for the name of a female jockey and chances are they’ll say Hayley Turner.

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    Quick-fire five with Joanna RowsellQuick-fire five with Joanna Rowsell

    By JessicaW | Published: 22.09.12

    Cycling star Joanna Rowsell stormed to world-record breaking Olympic success in the Velodrome last month as part of the women’s pursuit trio along with Laura Trott and Dani King.

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    cycling2My epic adventure - cycling around the world

    By BethShine | Published: 21.09.12

    When it comes to adventure, it doesn’t get much bigger than cycling around the world and in 2009, that is exactly what Susie Wheeldon did.

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    Sarah Stevenson sets sights on legacySarah Stevenson sets sights on legacy

    By JessicaW | Published: 19.09.12

    Taekwondo star Sarah Stevenson didn’t have quite the run on the mat she would have hoped for at London 2012, but having had the chance to take a step back and reflect on the past couple of years the 29-year-old recognises what an achievement it was to even make it to that first fight.

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    Talking ball skills, backflips and becoming the best with Sasha Corbin

    By BethShine | Published: 17.09.12

    England netball star Sasha Corbin is quite a woman. She’s determined to put England on the map as the number one netball side in the world, whilst holding down a full time job and inspiring other women to take up the game via the ‘Back to Netball’ campaign.

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    Talking running and recovery with Cecilia MorrisonTalking running and recovery with Cecilia Morrison

    By JessicaW | Published: 13.09.12

    Think running is a sport you need to take up at school? Think again.

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