Does anyone else get that frenzied rush of excitement whenever a big sporting tournament is about to start? From the European Championships in Austria/Switzerland (which proved to be great even though England weren’t competing) to the first knock-up at Wimbledon, it’s all wonderful stuff – but they don’t come any bigger than this.

Although the build up to this Olympics has been massively controversial, with arguments set to rage indefinately over its legitimacy, let us forget those for a moment - and focus on some of the regions finest athletes taking part in the games.

From Berkshire’s 28-year-old Claire Wright hoping to bounce her way to a medal with Olympic trampolining, to Commonwealth Games champion Kelly Sotherton – the region has got plenty of top athletes competing. So let’s cheer them to gold medal success, and watch as Meridian competitors form the backbone of the Great British team.

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