London 2012 Olympics

Heroes

Meet some of our most talented young Olympic and Paralympic Athletes – heroes in sport and heroes of Get Set. As Get Set progresses, Tom Daley, Shanaze Reade, Xavier Mohammed and Shelly Woods will be regular guests.

Tom Daley

Tom Daley mid way through a dive

Tom is already an Olympic finalist, aged just 14! He is also a London 2012 medal hopeful. Watch a film all about Tom.

Shanaze Reade

Shanaze Reade turns a corner during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Fearless and determined BMX racer Shanaze is already in training for London 2012. Watch a film all about Shanaze.

Shelly Woods

Shelly Woods during a training session

One of the UK’s top wheelchair racers who competed in three events in the Beijing Paralympic Games, Shelly has her sights set on London 2012. Watch a film all about Shelly.

Xavier Mohammed

Xavier Mohammed during a training session

Xavier Mohammed, top class swimmer with dreams of competing at London 2012. Watch a film all about Xavier.

Eleanor Simmonds

Eleanor Simmonds collects her gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

Eleanor Simmonds was a double gold medallist at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, aged just 13 years. Read Eleanor’s profile.

Ben Rushgrove

Ben Rushgrove crosses the finish line at the Beijing 2008 Paralymic Games

Ben Rushgrove is a Paralympic athlete who won a silver medal in the 100m in Beijing. Read Ben’s profile.

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