A new BBC Two series called Olympic Dreams is following some of Britain's finest talent as they strive for glory at London 2012.
Watch the drama unfold as the likes of heptathlete Jessica Ennis, 13-year-old diver Tom Daley and BMX champion Shanaze Reade give an insight into what it takes to be the best.
It will be a long and emotional journey as these young hopefuls battle gruelling training schedules, selection heartache, injuries, poor facilities and increasing nerves.
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The week-long series runs from Monday 17 December at 1400 GMT until Friday 21 December and will continue with a second instalment next year.
Over the next 12 months, you can follow their progress on BBC Sport's Olympics website - bbc.co.uk/olympics - with news, reports, video clips and regular diary entries.
The stars of Olympic Dreams are:
Elite coxless four rowers Alex Partridge, Peter Reed, Andy Triggs-Hodge and Steve Williams
Welsh gymnasts Lizzie Beddoe, Jessica Hogg and Venus Romaeo Table tennis players Paul Drinkhall and Darius Knight Paralympic dressage champion Lee Pearson BMX champion Shanaze Reade Cyclist Ben Swift Diver Tom Daley Heptathlete Jessica Ennis 
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