Marios Papaloizou, Sportsbeat

London 2012 champion Tim Baillie is backing David Florence and Richard Hounslow to make significant waves at next month’s Canoe Slalom World Championships in London.

Amersham’s Charles Page insists he know has a window into professional cycling as he took second place at this year’s Prudential RideLondon Youth Grand Prix.

OLYMPIC champion Joanna Rowsell believes the spirit of 2012 is alive and well as she prepares for the third annual Prudential RideLondon this summer.

PARALYMPIC champion Jonnie Peacock is relishing the challenge as he looks forward to three action-packed years.

BRITISH tennis No.1 Andy Murray is finally back to his best after an injury-plagued and frustrating 2014 - and now he’s on the verge of rediscovering his best form, according to mum Judy.

AFTER an injury-free 2014, badminton prospect Toby Penty insists he is ready to blow the cobwebs away this year.

SCHOOLGIRL Katie Blanc was left pinching herself in amazement after pitting her wits against the greatest chess player of all time at the House of Lords.

HILLINGDON’S Matt Page has all the qualities to propel England’s Visually Impaired cricket team to Blind World Cup glory this month, according to head coach Ross Hunter.

SHE might have two Paralympic equestrian gold medals to her name already, but Natasha Baker, from Cowley, says she has no intention of slowing down.

SERGIO Santos Witkowski admits that a unique opportunity to briefly taste life as a professional golfer is something he’ll never forget.