Heroes

People who inspire you to do greater things.

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Ryan Jones. Copyright: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Ryan Jones, rugby player

"It's not always the biggest or best kid in the class that makes it. It's usually the kid who wants it the most," says the Welsh rugby star.

Denise Lewis

Denise Lewis, heptathlete

"If you have a passion, you've got to apply yourself and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it," says the Olympic gold medal winner.

Joe Calzaghe

Joe Calzaghe, boxer

"You have to put the miles in, and believe in yourself," says the Welsh boxing legend.

Phillips Idowu

Phillips Idowu, triple jumper

"Everything I do is generated towards performing well," says the Olympic silver medal winning triple jumper.

Christine Ohuruogu

Christine Ohuruogu MBE, sprinter

The Olympic gold medallist says "You need to be able to focus and stay committed when things go wrong."

Geraint Thomas, Nicole Cooke and Tom James

Olympic medallists

Geraint Thomas, Nicole Cooke and Tom James tell us what it takes to become a champion.

Dave Heeley

Dave Heeley

The first visually impaired person to complete the Seven Magnificent Marathons challenge says "If you want to do something, just put your mind to it and you can do it."

Rebecca Romero

Rebecca Romero, cyclist

"You need good focus and a balanced mind set," says the Olympic gold medal winning cyclist, Rebecca Romero.

Lord Herman Ouseley

Lord Herman Ouseley

The Chair of Kick it Out talks about sportspeople as positive role models.

Kenenisa Bekele

Kenenisa Bekele, runner

The Olympic Champion and World record holder tells Raise Your Game how athletics changed his life.

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The motivation needs to come from inside each individual.

Peter De Villiers

South Africa rugby head coach

Media zone

Pierre Dulaine

Video clips

Check out the video with the famous dance instructor Pierre Dulaine.

Training ground

Colin Jackson

Work hard

Colin Jackson reveals more top tips on making exercise part of your lifestyle.

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