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Olympic Hopefuls profiles talented young sports men and women from the News Shopper area who have their sights set on the Olympics in 2012. If you are a young athlete aiming to take part in the London Games in three years' time, send your contact details to jcheetham@london.newsquest.co.uk and you could be featured in the series.

Oliver planning ahead for glory in 2012 Olympics

4:59pm Monday 22nd November 2010

SIDCUP weightlifter Jack Oliver insists he’s more than happy to play second fiddle to British golden girl Zoe Smith as he plots his own path to London 2012 Olympic glory.

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Steggall goes back to basics

10:48am Wednesday 13th October 2010

ON paper Francesca Steggall’s 2010 campaign has yet to get off the ground but the Sidcup judoka insists this year’s back to basics approach will see her soar to London 2012.

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Blackheath boxer targets 2012 role

3:52pm Thursday 30th September 2010

BLACKHEATH boxer Ruth Raper admits she is currently happy to be in the background of the British team but insists she will be in the foreground come the London 2012 Olympics.

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OLYMPIC HOPEFULS: Jessica celebrates double success on senior stage

4:46pm Wednesday 10th February 2010

CRYSTAL Palace diver Jessica Williams celebrated a brace of silver medals at the 2010 British Gas National Cup in Sheffield at the weekend.

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OLYMPIC HOPEFULS: Francesca Steggall

2:27pm Tuesday 12th January 2010

JUDO ace Francesca Steggall from Sidcup talks philosphy and technique in the third feature in a series looking at the Olympic dreams of young athletes from the News Shopper area.