Sky Academy Sports Scholarships Round-Up

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Oldham medals at British Championships

Olympic bronze medallist Sam Oldham claimed the high bar British title at National Championships in Liverpool. The 21-year-old also earned bronze on the vault to finish narrowly outside of the medal position in the all-around competition. Oldham followed that up with three medals in the Masters competition the next day.

World silver for Christie

After a harrowing experience at the Winter Olympic Games, Elise Christie bounced back just two weeks later to claim the 500m silver medal at the ISU World Short-Track Speed Skating Championships in Montreal. Christie was came close to another medal, finishing fourth in the 1000m.

O'Connor shines in Berlin

Siobhan-Marie O'Connor won an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin International Meet in March. As if that wasn't enough, the Bath swimmer recorded personal bests in all four of the events in which she triumphed - the 200IM, 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly.

Garner earns podium finish

Lucy Garner earned her second senior podium as she finished second in the Drentse 8 one-day race in Holland, ahead of compatriot Lizzie Armitstead. It was a fantastic result for the Team Giant-Shimano cyclist in just her third start of her second season as a senior rider.

Striving for success

British Cycling's Performance Director Sir Dave Brailsford knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed having guided Team GB's track team to numerous Olympic medals and masterminded two Tour de France victories with Team Sky. We spoke to him about how his dedication to developing young riders to ensure continued success.

Tansey talks Sports Scholars

Having been involved since the Scholarships' beginning, Robert Tansey knows more than most about the Sky Academy Sports Scholarships scheme. He told us how it all came about, the progress that has been made and where he hopes the programme can go from here.

Black praises Scholarships

With four of his athletes involved in the programme, Neil Black, Performance Director of British Athletics, has had to keep an eye on the work of Sky Academy Sports Scholarships. And, in a recent interview with us, Black was full of praise for the work done by the scheme in helping young and talented athletes.

Scholar in profile - Siobhan-Marie O'Connor

2014 has begun brilliantly for the 18-year-old from Bath. Two years on from making her Olympic bow in London, O'Connor is now working on representing England at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. A former double European Junior champion, the medley swimmer in currently competing at the British Gas Swimming Championships in Glasgow.