Meet some of Cumbria's young Olympic hopefuls
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28th July 2008
CARLISLE’S Sheepmount sports facilities have been awarded Centre of Excellence status and are listed in the LOCOG Training Camps Guide with a view to hosting training for the 2012 London Olympics.
Active Cumbria caught up with a number of local young medal hopefuls who hope to be competing in the historic games.
Michael Horley
Judo
Since his very first involvement in the sport as a fresh-faced nine year old, Michael has dreamed of competing in the Olympic Games - and has wracked up a glut of titles along the way. More>>
Lauren Smith
Badminton
England International badminton ace Lauren Smith is not only inspired by seeing the Union Jack hanging behind sportspeople as medals are hung around their necks - she is also secretly driven to succeed by the forbidden golden glitter of a chocolate bar wrapper! More>>
Victoria Bell
Squash
Despite ranking number one in the country, unlucky English international squash star Victoria Bell will not appear at the 2012 Olympics - as although the sport has been proposed, the Olympic committee have rejected the bid. More>>
Laura Park
Runner
The flush of pride she has already felt pulling on the red, white and blue vest of Great Britain has given Laura Park a lion spirit that she hopes can take her up onto the podium in 2012. More>>