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Euan Burton is heading to his first Olympic Games in Beijing and explains what it means to him to be realising his dream of becoming an Olympian, an ambition of his since he took up judo at just six years old.

CHRIS HOY VIDEO

The man who has done it all - Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, both as an individual and as part of a sprint team. Here he lets us know what it takes - talent, hard work, a world class support team and the world's best bike.

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SARAH WEBB, SARAH AYTON AND PIPPA WILSON VIDEO

UK Sport caught up with the 2008 Yngling Class World Champion sailors Sarah Webb, Sarah Ayton and Pippa Wilson to chat about their preparation and expectations for Beijing, as well as a look ahead to London 2012.

FRANCES HOUGHTON

World Champion Fran Houghton explains the difference that Lottery funding had made to her sport of rowing and her aspirations for raising the bar yet again in Beijing.

MARK HUNTER

Mark Hunter will be heading to his second Games in Beijing and tells us about his goal for Olympic gold. He also shares his thoughts on what makes the Olympics such special sporting event and the other members of Team GB he will be supporting in Beijing.

CASSANDRA PATTEN VIDEO

Cassie Patten is a double World silver medallist in open water swimming who is heading for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to compete in both open water and pool swimming disciplines. She shares with us what it takes to be the best in her sport and explains how the team behind her help her achieve her goals.

SHANAZE READE VIDEO

Double World Champion Shanaze Reade tells us about the hard work and dedication it takes to be the best, and also how important the back-up team at British Cycling is in supporting her achievements.

TIM BRABANTS

Tim Brabants is the reigning flatwater K1 1000m World and European Champion. He will compete in his third Olympic Games in Beijing and explains that having experienced the Games before, he is aware of what it will take to make the podium.

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UK SPORT - NO COMPROMISE

An overview of the work of UK Sport, focusing on our three main goals - World Class Performance; Worldwide Impact; and World Class Standards.

IDC Logo IDS - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT

An insight into how UK Sport’s charity is harnessing the power of sport to transform the lives of some of the world’s poorest children by giving them the chance to play sport, develop their skills and confidence and live healthier, happier and safer lives.

STEVE PARRY VIDEO

Now retired, but one of two British swimmers to win a medal at the Athens Olympics, Parry explains what motivated him to undertake the phenomenal training regime necessary to compete with the world's best.

GEORGINA HARLAND VIDEO

Harland knows what it takes to succeed, having been World No 1 and Olympic medallist in Modern Pentathlon. Jan Bartu, the sport's Performance Director, tells of the demands this unique sport places on the athletes and how funding support makes the difference.

EMMA BROWN VIDEO

Pound for pound, Paralympic powerlifters lift more than their able bodied counterparts. Double Paralympic Champion Emma Brown explains how keeping injury free is key coupled with the desire to stay motivated when you've already won the biggest prizes.