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Athlete of the Month - Jan 2001 - Feb 2001 - Apr 2001 - May 2001 - July 2001
February 2001 - Sharon Wray
Athlete of the Month for February Sharon Wray, who specialises in Shot Putt, has been with the club since 1991. She has been with Olympians longer than almost any other Junior and is in her final year of A Levels. She currently holds Club records in Shot Putt but also for Discus & High Jump
Sharon with some of Shropshire's team,showing her delight at her success in the English Schools
Favorite event: Well the event I'm best at it is Shot so I guess it's my favorite.
Most hated event: The event which fills me with dread the most has got to be the 3000m!
Best athletic achievement: No doubt about this, my greatest ever athletic achievement was getting the bronze medal at the English Schools in 1999. To me that was like winning the Olympic gold, it just showed me what I can achieve through training hard and persevering. I would tell anyone right now to stick at it, simply to one day have the chance to stand on the podium at the English Schools. But also competing for Northern Ireland. It was such an honour to compete for a country and it just made me realise that it was all worth it. I had such a brilliant time on the trips with the team and made so many new friends, and even if it was to only happen once, your international vest and the fact that you got chosen to represent your country can never be taken away from you.
Sharon, Sue Furlonger her, dad & Melissa Harris. All 3, medalists at the English Schools, were coached by her dad Arnie
Biggest disappointment: After winning that medal and realising what I was capable of, it was such a bitter disappointment to do so badly the following year. I had such high expectations of myself to do well again and when it all went wrong I was really upset. The whole experience has made me even more determined to train really hard and come back even better.
Sporting hero: Denise Lewis without a doubt. Ever since I met her in person 2 years ago and realised what a lovely person she was, as well as being a fantastic athlete determined and committed, she's been my absolute hero.
Favorite food: I love salad and soup, along with freshly baked bread (especially my Mums!), and Chicken Korma!
Most hated food: I really can't stand fish, mashed potato or sprouts!
Favorite Group/Artist: An American group called Ben Folds Five, I went to see them live last year which was absolutely fantastic, also Dido and Lene Marlin (ask Dad about all these, he loves them too!).
Favorite TV program: Dawson's Creek, I absolutely love it! But I also really like Angel and Friends.
Favorite Film: No one particular favorite, 'Stand By Me', 'The Sixth Sense', 'Gladiator', 'Con Air' to name just a few.
What is your ambition: Where athletics is concerned I have no particular desire to be a world famous athlete or anything. I just enjoy what I do and want to fulfill my potential. This time next year I hope to be at university in Lancaster where I intend to continue athletics and also netball. When I finish university, hopefully with a degree! I want to travel and see as much of the world as possible, hopefully by this time being able to speak fluent French! and eventually find a job doing something I love.
Bronze Medal presentation
About Olympians: I think the whole organisation is fantastic. It's a brilliant thing for youngsters to get involved in for many different reasons, and there is no way I could have achieved what I have without Olympians. It's friendly, fun, beneficial and a brilliant hobby. Plus the fact that it is a really successful club! When I go away to university I will miss Olympians terribly. Of course I will still train but it just won't be the same as the training sessions at the club I have been a member of for 9 years. I would encourage anyone to get involved with Olympians, if only just for the social side, you don't actually have to be good at anything.
What would you like to see change: I don't know if there are too many things about Olympians that should change, but one thing that does bother me is the severe lack of older athletes. There are so many younger athletes to choose from but when it comes to the under 17 age group and above, you can count the athletes on one hand! I don't know how to improve this but in years to come I would love to see the club succeeding in the older age groups as well as the younger ones.
This is what it's all about on the day
What is your current training schedule.
Monday : Weight training for Shot at Shrewsbury
Tuesday : Circuit training with Olympians
Thursday : Weight training and plyometrics with Olympians
Friday : Conditioning with High Jump group
Saturday : Training with Olympians Sprints group
My event requires good all round conditioning and speed as well as explosive strength, which is why I train with a High Jump group and a Sprints group.
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