December 2008

Denise Lewis

Winter has arrived, but you can still get involved in sport by watching BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008 on TV or surfing the latest interviews on the Raise Your Game website. The Olympic Gold medallist, Denise Lewis, gives her top tips on how to get on in life, Wales rugby coach Rob Howley tells us how to use imagery to keep ourselves motivated and the TV presenter and 'Strictly Come Dancing' star, Gethin Jones, tells us how sport has given him lifelong friends and new skills.

Denise Lewis
The Olympic gold medallist believes you should, "Try to be the best you can be in whatever you choose to do."
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Gethin Jones

Gethin Jones
"Get down to your local sports club and have fun!" encourages the TV presenter and 'Strictly Come Dancing' star.
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Peter de Villiers
"Motivation needs to come from inside each individual," says the South Africa head coach.
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Rob Howley

Rob Howley
The Wales rugby coach says in order to achieve the right mindset you have to "Fill your mind with positive images."
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David Marshall
The Bodydoctor and fitness expert tells us, "If you put the work in, you'll get results."
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Rebecca Romero

Rebecca Romero
The UK BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008 nominee and Olympic gold medal winning cyclist says, "You need good focus and a balanced mind set."
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Geraint Thomas, Nicole Cooke and Tom James

Geraint Thomas, Nicole Cooke and Tom James
BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2008 nominees and Olympic medallists tell us what it takes to become champions.
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Mari Thomas and Nicola Palterman
The designers behind the Prince William Cup give advice on how to get ahead in the design industry.
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Christine Ohuruogu

Christine Ohuruogu
"You need to be able to focus and stay committed when things go wrong," says the Olympic Gold medallist and UK BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008 nominee.
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