Lessons from the legends

Find out more from those in the know.

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Matthew Maynard

Matthew Maynard

"If you have an open mind and believe in yourself you can achieve anything," says the Glamorgan and England cricket icon.

JJ Williams

JJ Williams

"You need belief in yourself," says the British Lions and Wales rugby legend.

Kelly Holmes. Copyright: Mark Shearman

Dame Kelly Holmes

The double Olympic gold medallist talks about her dream of getting more girls to excel at sport.

Phil Tufnell

Phil Tufnell

The former England spin bowler tells us how he made it to the top of test cricket.

Lee Sharpe

Lee Sharpe

The ex Manchester United star says play football "with a smile on your face and enjoy it."

James Cracknell

James Cracknell OBE

The double Olympic gold medallist rower says "You just try to relax and focus on what you've got to do".

Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards

The world triple jump record holder had to overcome many odds in his career, not least being called 'titch'!

Daley Thompson

Daley Thompson

Decathlon legend, Daley Thompson, was so dedicated he trained everyday; including Christmas Day!

Gerald Davies CBE

Gerald Davies CBE

With 46 caps to his name the Welsh rugby legend and manager of the British and Irish Lions says "You can't daydream in sport; you can dream about your hopes, but you've got to put the work in."

Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson CBE

The former England and Lions Captain on how important desire is in order to make it to the top.

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If you want to excel at anything it's all about dedication, perseverance and practising day-in-day-out.

Marilyn Okoro

British 800m runner

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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