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My Inspiration

Lord Sebastian Coe A man who not only pushed boundaries on the track, brought the Olympics to London but intends to use a mixture of common sense and calm words to reclaim the sport he loves. Passionate and definitive.	Geraint Thomas The talented Welsh rider whose steely demeanour and loyalty to the cause seem to know no bounds. Without a doubt one of team Sky's unsung heroes. Loyalty and resilience.	Paula Radcliffe Defined the London marathon coverage I grew up watching. She did not achieve on the Olympic stage but never chose to hide behind excuses or frightened to speak out. Her marathon record is testimony to her brilliance, London was her home and her record will stand the test of time. Powerful and knowledgeable.
Mark Cavendish One of my favourite people to watch being interviewed. Arguably one of the fastest men ever on two wheels. Honest and Stylish.	Joanna Rowsell Proof that limits are only what you put on yourself. Joanna doesn't let her alopecia areata hold her back from being the best she can be. A powerhouse in the womens team pursuit. Team player and a role model.	David Rudisha From humble beginnings to 800m gold medallist and world record holder. Redefining his discipline with hard work and respect. Dynamic and impressive.
The Brownlees These two are famous the world over in triathlon. Their story is one of drive and determination. They have raised the profile of triathlon within the UK to a whole new level, and they are responsible for for inspiring so many GB athletes. On their day I can't think of a pairing I'd rather watch do battle. Courageous and spectacular.	Chrissie Wellington Famed for her world championship Ironman distance victories in Kona Hawaii. This four time world champion hosts the most amazing record of 13 Ironman races - 13 victories. The first Brit to win the Ironman world championship, and a perfect role model for female and male athletes who want to achieve. Defiant and a perfectionist.	Javier Gomez Arguably the most gifted triathlete of his generation. Winner across the Olympic ITU series, medalist at the Olympic games, winner of 70.3 half Ironman distance and the Xterra offroad triathlon world series, Javier has done it all. A master and a gentleman, his devotion to the sport and adaptability across different race distances make him my favourite triathlete of all time. Consistent and adaptable.
Michael-Phelps The greatest Olympian of all time. A man who redefined what it meant to be a good all rounder, conquering across a variety of distances, strokes and many Olympic games. Michael Phelps was someone I enjoyed watching growing up as a swimmer. A model athlete with more talent in the pool than so many who came before him. Outstanding and persistent.	Tri London Most definitely the friendliest triathlon club. I joined during my masters year and have never met a better group of people to while away many training hours with. A mixture of age groups provide sessions with energy, inspiration, desire and passion. Everytime I compete it is these people I feel I represent at heart, they have helped me improve so much and for that I am and always will be eternally grateful.	Amy Kilpin Endorsing the worlds elite athletes as idols is all well and good but embracing a less well known athlete who is partly making a living as a competitor is just as important. I first heard about Amy through her website. Now a very talented competitor, Amy began her journey unable to swim a length of front crawl in 2012, but has gone on to finish highly in her age group in a number of high ranking competitions. Amy's story is an inspiration for anyone wanting to transform their lives.
Jan Frodeno Current Ironman world champion and 70.3 world champion. One of the most talented individuals to make the jump from Olympic distance to long distance racing. A joy to watch and a master on the bike. He set a bike course record on route to qualifying for Kona in the Hamburg Ironman in a staggering time of 4 hours 8 minutes and 44 seconds for the 180km. Brilliant and determined.	Rachel Joyce A very talented athlete who came 2nd in the 2015 world championships in Hawaii. She continues the Great British womens tradition at the top end of the long distance racing with a phenomenal performance. Diligent and hard working.	Steve Walker Steve is always pushing to make not only the USA Paralympic team for 2016 but has recently raced in Kona 2015. Words cannot describe my admiration for the difficulties he has overcome. A huge part of Steve being able to race is his guide, so hats off to Carl Feld.
Professor Green A.K.A Stephen Mandelson. Who says inspiration should be limited to sporting individuals. A man who has come through so much, and is redefining what it means to be a strong male. His father committed suicide when Stephen was 24. A consummate solo artist who is willing to talk openly about mental health and depression. A leader and an influential artist.

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