By Molly, Jothi and Jonathan, School Reporters, Year 9 Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Hythe, Kent

School Reporters go track-side with Lisa Dobriskey

Silver medallist, Lisa Dobriskey was promoting the BBC Sports Unsung Hero Award at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford, Kent.

She explained how she got involved in the award, saying: "I was approached by the BBC for my help. This is so important because people who put so much effort into sports will now get recognition."

She told us: "The award is for someone who has made a massive contribution to sport but who hasn't been recognised yet."

Her nomination is for Ashford Athletics Club coach Ted Hawkins.

Her trainer, Stella Bandu, has also inspired her throughout her athletic career which she started when she was aged 11.

She had always enjoyed sports, especially running, and a career highlight for Lisa was her silver medal in the World Championships in Berlin earlier this year.

Molly, Jothi and Jonathan, side by side with the silver medallist in the terraces

Another important inspiration for Lisa was Julie Rose, a middle distance runner who died in an air accident in November 1985. The Stadium where the press conference was held is named after Julie Rose.

Hero-hunting

The BBC are searching for an individual who works within sport as a volunteer. They may help another individual or a team.

Winners will be recognised in all BBC regions and will be invited to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year to be broadcast live in December, where the overall award winner will be announced. You can visit the BBC website to make a nomination.

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