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May 2001 - James Henderson
Athlete of the Month for May is James Henderson, who is an all round track & field athlete. He always seems to have a smile on his face, and will have a go at almost anything. James has been with the club since 1996 & is in his final year as an under 15. He currently holds Club records in 60m, 80m, 80m hurdles, Shot, Long Jump & Pole Vault, but I would say he was a hurdler.
Favorite event: My favorite event is either the long jump or the hurdles. I also really enjoy the pentathlon as I can do 5 different events which includes hurdles and long jump.
Most hated event: I don't really have a hated event but I think if I had to choose one it would be long distance. (Even so, he has been known to help make up a team in Cross Country & McDonald's Road Relays!)
Oswestry's successful 1999 Millennium Games Team
Best achievement: It was back in under 11's. In athletics weekly I was ranked second best 50m runner in England. I was really pleased because I had no idea I was so highly ranked. Another big achievement for me was being selected to both run and play football for Shropshire.
James taking bronze at Shrewsbury in 97 with what looks like Andy Smith taking gold
Biggest disappointment: When I was in year 7, I was running for the school in the North Shropshire Championships. I was in the hurdles and I had to run against year 8's as well as year 7's in the race. Because of this the hurdles were higher than I was used to. I got to the final by coming 2nd in my heat. In the final I was winning all the way until I came to the last hurdle. I fell and cut all my shoulder, but I got up and managed to come 3rd.
Sporting hero: I think I have 2. I've liked Ato Boldin (Have I spelt that right?) for ages and I was really pleased to see him get silver at Sydney. I also really admire Mark Lewis-Francis, he is an amazing athlete and will brake the world record for sure in years to come.
Favorite food: I'll eat anything except raw onions!
Most hated food: Raw onions!!!
Favorite group/artist: Coldplay, Offspring, Travis, Eminem
Favorite TV. show: Robot Wars, Buffy, Simpsons, Friends
Favorite film: I haven't got one but comedies are always good
What is your ambition: To be honest I don't really know. I know I'd like to be involved with sport but apart from that I'm stumped!
Training schedule: I usually train for Olympians once a week on Thursday, but if I can make Tuesday's training session as well, I go. I also go to football training once a week and swimming on Saturdays. On Sunday I usually have a football match or Athletics event. (not much time for homework!)
What do you think about Olympians: Olympians is brilliant. It keeps you fit and is really enjoyable. I think more people should join, as in Oswestry a lot of kids just walk about town doin' nothing. Olympians also has a lot of trouble with football. At about under 15 (where I am now) a lot of the boys drop out to play football and they think it's boring. I think it's ace. I play football and keep up Olympians.
What would you like to see change : I would like to see Olympians get a tartan track. It will probably never happen but it would really help our athletes.
Athlete of the Month - Jan 2001 - Feb 2001 - Apr 2001 - May 2001 - July 2001
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