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We’re delighted to be supporting a number of the UK’s most talented athletes. It is also an honour to have the support from the world-renowned Olympic hero, Colin Jackson. Find out more about Colin and some of our gold member athletes below.
Olympic and Commonwealth medallist, Colin Jackson is passionate about supporting up-coming athletes across the country through his role as ambassador for Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme. Colin’s career as a 110m hurdler, spanned over twenty years and he represented Great Britain and Wales at a number of international sporting events.
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Former Olympic bronze medallist, Steve Parry, competed in swimming internationally in the 100-metre and 200-metre butterfly events.
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British gymnast, Max Whitlock made history in 2016 by becoming the most successful British Olympic Gymnast after winning two gold and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, bringing his Olympic medal total to an impressive five medals.
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Team GB and England Hockey Captain, Alex Danson MBE, is one of the best hockey players in the world today. Alex achieved sporting glory as part of the gold medal winning team who made history at the Rio Olympic Games as the first GB women’s hockey team to become Olympic Champions.
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Middlesbrough-born Jade Jones, is one of Britain’s most exciting Paralympic talents. Jade competes on the track and road in the T54 wheelchair racing category. Throughout her career, Jade has made her mark on the international stage, most recently breaking the 1500m British Record in 2017. Jade also won a 1500m Commonwealth Bronze medal in 2014 and won silver and bronze medals in the 800m and 1500m at the 2014 European Championships.
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Olympic trampoline gymnast, Kat Driscoll, has been competing in the sport since she was seven years old.
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Shona Richards is a rising star on the track. After igniting her passion for athletics in 2008, Shona went on to compete at the 2013 European Junior Championships, narrowly missing out on a medal.
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22-year-old, Kelly Staddon, is a full-time judo athlete. She first took up the sport 18 years ago after watching members of her family compete, and since then has invested a lot of time and effort into competing at an international level.
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18-year-old figure skater, Callum Mills, has faced many challenges in his life. He was born with CHARGE Syndrome, which effects his hearing and balance, as well as a heart condition, and autism.
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At just 13 years old, figure skater Meg McFarlane has already achieved many successes.
Her love of skating began while watching television show Dancing On Ice. After seeing her enthusiasm for the sport, Meg’s parents encouraged her to give it a try and she has now been skating for eight years.
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47 year-old sprinter Jason Carty is a track athlete, competing in the 60m, 100m, and 200m sprints. He began competing professionally 14 years ago, after being inspired by coaching his son.
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Finlay Davies is a national Ski Cross athlete from Daventry. Before changing his focus to Ski Cross, he was the U18 Indoor Slalom Champion for Great Britain.
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Watford-born Mitchell Dutton is a promising Paralympian. He competes in disabled sports ambient javelin and discus as an F38-classified athlete, and has worked his way up to become a member of Team GB.
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Triathlete, Corinne Moss, first began participating in the sport in the run up to her 40th birthday. She hoped to demonstrate that everyone is capable of taking up a new sport, regardless of their age or ability.
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29 year old, Emma Deary is a professional triathlete. She began competing as an amateur three years ago at local events and has since progressed to become World Champion for her age group.
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Triathlete, Claire Danson, discovered her love for the sport in 2014. That same year, she went on to qualify for her first ever triathlon competition at the Age Group World Triathlon Championships.
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Long-distance runner, Alyson Dixon is a great example of what you can achieve with lots of determination and a never-say-die attitude. Born in Sunderland, she regularly trains at our Silksworth Community, Pool Tennis and Wellness Centre.
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Biggest achievement
Becoming the fastest Nigerian hurdler in 2017.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at the Commonwealth Games and World Indoor Championships.
Biggest achievement
Winning gold in the U15 boys doubles at the Israel Junior International Badminton Tournament 2017 with his twin brother .
Sporting aspiration
To medal at an Olympic Games .
Biggest achievement
Achieving two British Championship titles in slalom and giant slalom, alongside her severely sight impaired husband, James.
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for the Europa Cup.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the M55 World Masters Decathlon Champion .
Sporting aspiration
To win a gold medal in the decathlon at the European Masters Athletic Championships.
Biggest achievement
Ranking first in the world in the T38 100m sprint.
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB internationally.
Biggest achievement
Three-time North East 60m Indoor Hurdle Champion .
Sporting aspiration
To represent Great British athletics .
Biggest achievement
Being part of the U19 winning team at the British National Championships 2015.
Sporting aspiration
To achieve an NCAA scholarship .
Biggest achievement
Finishing in the top 15 at the British National Cyclocross Championships for his age group.
Sporting aspiration
To be selected for the regional U16 track and road cycling teams .
Biggest achievement
Becoming the National champion for his age category and competing at the World Championships .
Sporting aspiration
To become World Champion and World Cup overall winner.
Biggest achievement
Becoming a three-time Big10 Triple Jump Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at a World Championships and Olympic Games .
Biggest achievement
Finishing in the top 25 at the English Schools Cross Country Championship 2017 .
Sporting aspiration
To consistently finish in the top 20 nationally in cross country and track events .
Biggest achievement
Taking the British Senior Canicross title for three years running and winning the prestigious International VulCaniCross event.
Sporting aspiration
To gain a fourth British title.
Biggest achievement
I have recently been selected to represent England at the World School Games in Grenoble, in February 2018..
Sporting aspiration
To be selected to ski for the English and British Children's ski teams.
Biggest achievement
Ranking as the 4th fastest U17 300m runner in the UK.
Sporting aspiration
To win the Nationals and South of England Championships .
Biggest achievement
Currently holding the world record in all events she competes in.
Sporting aspiration
To compete in more able bodied competitions and break her own ski jump record.
Biggest achievement
Returning to athletics after over a decade and taking the British W40 Pole Vault Championship title, a European silver medal and a World bronze medal.
Sporting aspiration
To medal at the World Master Athletics Championships 2018.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the 2015 Isle of Man TT Privateers Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To win more international road races and an Isle of Man TT race.
Biggest achievement
Throwing a new personal best in the hammer throw at the English Schools National Championships, placing him in the top 10.
Sporting aspiration
To represent his country at an international event.
Biggest achievement
Achieving first place at the U15 South of England Masters and Inter Counties Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at the European Championships and Commonwealth Games.
Biggest achievement
Being ranked UK number one at an expert level last year, after winning every major UK and European title .
Sporting aspiration
To become World Champion at a senior level, and own his own Ji Jitsu academy .
Biggest achievement
Ranking as one of the top three senior athletes in the 200m indoor sprint .
Sporting aspiration
To compete for Team GB at more international events.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the British University Indoor and Outdoor Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To challenge for a podium finish at the Senior National Championships .
Biggest achievement
Competing in the Nike International Junior tour .
Sporting aspiration
To play tennis at Wimbledon and to be world number one.
Biggest achievement
Winning the Surrey indoor and outdoor County Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.
Biggest achievement
Being selected to represent Hertfordshire in the Southern Inter-Counties Track meet .
Sporting aspiration
To represent Great Britain and win an Olympic gold medal.
Biggest achievement
Being selected for an All-Star European American football team and becoming an U19 National Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To fully recover from previous injury and compete on an international level.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the Southampton Area Ski Association (SASA) Southern Schools U12 boys Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at the World Schools Championships.
Biggest achievement
European Aquathlon Champion 2017/2015
2016 British Triathlon Championships - Bronze.
Sporting aspiration
ITU World Series Triathlon Championships
World Aquathlon Championships.
Biggest achievement
Winning the Combativity Jersey on stage two of the UCI 2.1 Tour de Yorkshire ignited Harry’s 2017 campaign. Since then he has gone from strength to strength with impressive performances at home and abroad. He recorded Top-10 finishes in the UCI 1.2 Ronde van Overijssel and UCI 1.2 Memorial Philippe Van Coningsloo before clocking 5th in the Senior National Time Trial Championships.
Additionally finishing 2nd in the UCI 1.2 Antwerpse Havenpijl, before a string of podium finishes saw him take 3rd in the British Cycling National Circuit Race Series. Having placed 2nd overall in the 2016 season.
If that wasn’t enough, the 2.HC Tour of Britain saw Harry raise his game once more. He won the combativity jersey on stage three before sprinting to a superb seventh on stage four. The next day, he mixed it with the World Tour’s finest time triallists as he finished 14th in a 16km test, finishing the highest place non World Tour or Pro Continental rider..
Sporting aspiration
Harry aspires to continue to compete at National events. .
Biggest achievement
Retaining the title of Middlesex Pole Vault Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at an international level .
Biggest achievement
Winning gold in the Women’s under 23 Indoor Rowing Championships and getting the fastest erg time in the Team GB under 23 trials..
Sporting aspiration
To compete for Team GB Rowing at The Olympic Games..
Biggest achievement
Being part of a winning team at the ASA National Age Group Water Polo Championships 2016 .
Sporting aspiration
To take part in the European Water Polo Championships .
Biggest achievement
Winning the U15 Hammer Throw North East Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for the English Schools National Championships.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the county and regional champion in the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke..
Sporting aspiration
To swim at an international level.
Biggest achievement
16-year old Isabelle Thorpe is one of the country's rising synchronised swimming talents. She regularly trains at Bristol South Swimming Pool and hopes to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. .
Biggest achievement
Placing second at the Surrey Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games .
Biggest achievement
Achieving a bronze medal at the European Junior Championships 2013.
Sporting aspiration
To be a consistent member of the senior GB team at major championships.
Biggest achievement
Taking the title of U20M high jump champion at the Welsh National Indoor Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To be ranked in the top 50 jumpers in the UK.
Biggest achievement
Achieving gold medals in the slalom and giant slalom at the British Championships 2017, alongside his wife and guide, Alice..
Sporting aspiration
To win a gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics .
Biggest achievement
Becoming the U20 200m Surrey Champion and South of England Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To be awarded with a Team GB vest to represent the country.
Biggest achievement
Winning a silver medal at the 470 Junior World Championships in 2014.
Sporting aspiration
Competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Biggest achievement
Winning bronze at the South of England U20 Indoor and Outdoor Championships 2016.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at an international level.
Biggest achievement
Two-time South of England Indoor U20 Triple Jump Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To become an Olympic and World championship finalist .
Biggest achievement
Winning the ITA North Yorkshire County U16 Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To become a professional tennis player and achieve a tennis scholarship .
Biggest achievement
Achieving gold in the U13 60m sprint at the Cardiff Indoor Championships .
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB as a sprinter at the Olympics.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the 2015 Essex Indoor 200m Champion.
Sporting aspiration
To compete for Team GB in the 400m hurdles at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Biggest achievement
Winning a silver and bronze medal at the Surrey relays.
Sporting aspiration
To be an Olympic Champion.
Biggest achievement
Returning to training after heart surgery and going on to finish 12th in the Bupa Great South Run .
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for the Commonwealth Games .
Biggest achievement
Becoming the U18 National Junior Disability Champion in multiple events.
Sporting aspiration
To be selected for the World Junior Athletics Championships.
Biggest achievement
Winning Essex U14 Gold Medal.
Sporting aspiration
Fence for England and Great Britain.
Biggest achievement
Achieving second place in her age group at the European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships 2015 .
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for another Great British age group event .
Biggest achievement
Reaching the 80m hurdles semi-finals at the English Schools Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To reduce her personal best in the 100m sprint and 100m hurdles.
Biggest achievement
Winning gold and silver medals at the Indoor Middlesex Championships 2017.
Sporting aspiration
To compete for Great Britain as part of the U23 team.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the Indoor British University College Sport National Champion 2016.
Sporting aspiration
To jump for Great Britain at an Olympic Games.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the 2015 Kent International U66kg Champion .
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB Judo.
Biggest achievement
Winning the south west regional league and finishing leading scorer, as well as being awarded most valuable player..
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB basketball at the Olympics.
Biggest achievement
Becoming 100m and 200m breaststroke champion at an English Schools Swimming Association (ESSA) event .
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB on the international stage.
Biggest achievement
2017 European, Six Nations and World Champion dodgeball player.
Biggest achievement
Finishing in the top 25 at the 2016 Long Distance Duathlon European Championships in his age group.
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for the European and World Duathlon Championships in 2018.
Biggest achievement
Skipping a rink for his country for the last three years in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for the World Championships.
Biggest achievement
Skipping a rink for his country for the last three years in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Sporting aspiration
To qualify for the World Championships.
Biggest achievement
Competing in national level tournaments .
Sporting aspiration
To compete on an international level and become the top tennis player in the world .
Biggest achievement
European Indoor Champion 2014 and five-time All England Dryslope Champion in her age group.
Sporting aspiration
To achieve more championship wins and progress as an instructor and coach.
Biggest achievement
Achieving a podium finish in the high jump for four consecutive years at the Surrey Outdoor Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To make the English Schools team.
Biggest achievement
Winning the English Ski Cross Championships for her age category.
Sporting aspiration
To be a World Cup skier and inspire the next generation of ski racers.
Biggest achievement
Winning the English Ski Cross Championships for her age category.
Sporting aspiration
To be a World Cup skier and inspire the next generation of ski racers.
Sporting aspiration
Henry Slade, premiership rugby player & fellow type 1 diabetic.
Biggest achievement
Representing Great Britain at the World Half Marathon Championships 2016, alongside Mo Farah.
Sporting aspiration
To earn a GB vest on the track, after years of running for Great Britain on the road and cross country. .
Biggest achievement
Medalling at the IAAF World Youth Championships and Commonwealth Youth Games.
Sporting aspiration
To compete for Team GB at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.
Biggest achievement
Winning the Youth Team Racing Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at the Olympic Games in 2020 and 2024.
Biggest achievement
Becoming the Borough Games U17 100m champion .
Sporting aspiration
To represent Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games .
Biggest achievement
Being selected to compete for England in the World School Games and the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Sporting aspiration
To represent his country in athletics .
Biggest achievement
Finishing fourth at the ASA (now Swim England) English Summer National Championships in the 200m butterfly.
Sporting aspiration
To win a national medal.
Biggest achievement
Holding the British U18 and U20 fencing titles.
Sporting aspiration
To compete at the highest level of fencing in all age groups and bring back medals for Great Britain.
Biggest achievement
Winning a bronze medal at the British Indoor U17 Championships 2017.
Sporting aspiration
To represent Great British athletics on an international level.
Biggest achievement
Becoming a double British University National Champion in Taekwondo.
Sporting aspiration
To defend her British National University title and medal in international opens.
Biggest achievement
Competing at the World Duathlon Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To compete in even more international age group triathlons and duathlons.
Biggest achievement
Winning gold in the U15 boys doubles at the Israel Junior International Badminton Tournament 2017 with his twin brother .
Sporting aspiration
To achieve a top 10 world ranking in badminton.
Biggest achievement
Qualifying for the Great British U20 World & European Championships teams.
Sporting aspiration
To compete for World, European and Olympic titles.
Biggest achievement
Currently ranking 8th out of all registered U14 skiers in Britain, a squad member of ESSKIA, second in the Scottish Childrens Champs race 1 and successfully lowered my BASS Points which will mean I will get a much better starting position in the British Championships in Tignes later this month..
Sporting aspiration
To win an All England Outdoor Competition.
Biggest achievement
Winning a gold medal in the 4x400m relay at the European Junior Championships.
Sporting aspiration
To be a British Senior Championships finalist .
Biggest achievement
Winning three rounds of the Youth Climbing Series in 2016 in his age group and region.
Sporting aspiration
To earn a place on the Great British climbing team.
