BETH TWEDDLE. As the winner of Britain's first medal in the European champion-ships Beth signalled her emergence as the country's finest female gymnast.
RACHEL BROWN is goalkeeper for both Everton Ladies FC and the national team. She has also played for Liverpool in the FA Womens Cup final in 1996 when just 15.
MICHAEL RIMMER is one of the highest ranked 800m athletes in the world at under-20 level.
CARL LANGAN-EVANS represents Ireland in Taekwondo. In 2002 he won Gold at the Junior Olympic games and was ranked second in the UK at under-18 level.
JON WILKIN plays for Saint Helens RLFC. He is considered one of the most promising youngsters at the club and has been playing for the first team this season.
ANYIKA ONUORA has competed for GB athletics in 100m and 200m at both U20 and senior level. At European Junior Championships won silver in 4x100m relay.
MARTIN AINSCOUGH plays for Widnes Vikings and Great Britain. He is shortlisted to make the Great Britain Academy squad for next summer's tour of Australia.
MARTYN BERNARD is currently the UK's No.1 U20 high jumper. He came fourth in the European Junior Championships in 2003.
MARK RYLANCE plays for Sale Sharks Rugby Union Club. He has represented England at various levels including under-19.
HELEN LAWRENCE has represented England and Great Britain in Triathlon. In 2004 she won gold at the BUSA Triathlon Championships.
PETER MEAKIN is a member of the senior Great Britain Canoe Polo Team. He won a Bronze medal at the European Championships while still only 17.
JAMES ROBY plays at stand-off and scrum-half for St Helens RLFC. He has appeared for the first team and has been called up for the U18 England squad.
VICKY GRIFFITHS is one of the UK's most promising 400m runners, representing Great Britain at U20 and full international. Captained U20 team for Europeans.
