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Olympic hopefulsYou are in: Hereford and Worcester > People > Olympic hopefuls > Jessica Varnish ![]() Jessica Varnish Jessica VarnishThis Bromsgrove-based track cyclist has already won medals competing for Team GB at a junior level.
Listen to BBC Hereford & Worcester's Helen Murray talking to Jessica Varnish: Help playing audio/video Main achievements so far:2008: 1st Keirin, 2008 European Track Championships - Junior 1st 500m TT, British National Track Championships - Junior BIOGRAPHY:Jessica comes from a cycling family - her father Jim introduced her to the sport and has helped in her competitive success. ![]() Jessica in action Her potential was quickly recognised - she was selected for the Olympic Development Programme in 2005, while still a junior. In 2009 she was named Junior Female Sports Personality of the Year in the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sports Awards. As well as putting in hours on the bike she also includes yoga and gym work into her training regime. She rides for Halesowen AC&C last updated: 16/07/2009 at 14:57 You are in: Hereford and Worcester > People > Olympic hopefuls > Jessica Varnish |
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