Catch interviews with international athletes talking about their hopes for medals, meet the people behind the award-winning sports venues and check out the multitude of attractions awaiting your arrival.

Meet local golden girl Victoria Pendleton as she talks about her recent medal success and hopes for Beijing.

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Charismatic double World Champion Amr Shabana talks to us about his preparations for the forthcoming Squash Championships.

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Discover what Benita Johnson (World Cross Country Champion 2004), David Newton (Managing Director of Nova International) and Sarah Barker (Great Manchester Run Junior Champion 2007) have to say about this truly remarkable event.

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Talented swimmers Francesca Halsall and Liam Tancock talk about their fantastic careers and how they hope to build on their impressive medal haul at the MEN arena in 2008.

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Bolton players talk about the thrilling prospect of lifting the UEFA Cup on home soil.

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