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The athletes and the experts

Talking sports

Our sports stars reveal their secrets – and our experts explain the science behind sport. Watch our video insights.

Meet the athletes from the second BBC/OU Olympic Dreams series

The athletes

Alex Partridge

Alex Partridge, Rowing

Ashley McKenzie

Ashley McKenzie, Judo

Noel Thomas

Noel Thomas, Wheelchair Rugby

Terry

Paul 'Tezza' Shaw, Wheelchair Rugby

Venus Romaeo

Venus Romaeo, Gymnastics

The experts

Ben Oakley

Ben Oakley, senior lecturer in sports studies at the Open University

Caroline Heaney

Caroline Heaney, lecturer in sports studies at the Open University

Watch the videos

Fitness & training
Mental fitness
Support network
Starting - and keeping going
Diet & hydration

Content last updated: 09/07/2008

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