Your Sporting Champions
Edinburgh has a great tradition in sport and many sporting success over the last century, with athletes winning European, Commonwealth, Olympic and World titles.
Nony Mordi - Great Britain Triple Jumper
"It really is scientifically proven that you do get a lot of happy hormones from doing exercise!"
Ben Cairns - Edinburgh & Scotland Rugby player
"Team spirit and friendships you get from sport are better than any other walks of life."
David Kohler - Team GB Sailor
"It's because of my parents I have the opportunity to do what I do today."
Grace Reid - Commonwealth Springboard Diver
"I think it's a good idea having someone to look up too and see how they coped."
Graham Moodie - Great Britain Hockey Internationist
"Sport and getting somewhere is more down to your attitude, than how talented you are to begin with."
Euan Burton - Great Britain Judoka
"Forget about the bad stuff going on. Forget about bills you have to pay and you can just enjoy the moment."

Kate Cullen - Commonwealth Track Cyclist
"I've meet a lot of really interesting people I'd have never met if I didn't ride a bike."
Gillian Cook - World Bobsleigh Champion & Great Britain Long Jumper
"Go along, have a go and see if it's something you might be interested in."







