13 March 2012. The Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce current 400m hurdles World Champion Dai Greene as an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport.
In recent years, Dai Greene has transformed himself into a world‑class athlete. Race‑by‑race, his rise to the top has been remarkable and with the European, Commonwealth and World titles under his belt, the Welsh born athlete has truly established himself in the world of athletics. Striving for success, Dai has just one major conquest left ‑ to win gold this Summer.
Dai has overcome many challenges as an athlete and developed great self‑belief along the way, emerging as one of the best of the best. His success is truly inspirational and something which all of our Jaguar Academy of Sport Rising Stars hope to achieve.
Dai, who is currently training hard in the build‑up to the Games, took some time out in his hometown of Bath to work with 2010 Rising Star sprinter, Danny Talbot. Danny is also looking ahead to this summer and hoping to represent Great Britain in the 200m and 4x100m relay.
Wiltshire born Danny, who trains at the University of Bath alongside Dai, has had some great achievements to date, including winning the 2011 Senior UK Indoor Championships in the 200m and taking silver medal in the European U23's.
Jaguar Academy of Sport Ambassador, Dai Greene, commented: "I am delighted to be an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport, the work the Academy does to support our next generation of sporting talent is just fantastic, I can't wait to meet more Rising Stars and support them on their journey."
Global Sponsorships Director, Geoff Cousins, commented: "Dai is a fantastic athlete and his achievements to date make him a great role model for our Rising Stars. I'm sure he will inspire them to achieve at the highest level."
The Jaguar Academy of Sport aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success. This is fulfilled through a Bursary Fund and a unique Mentoring and Education Programme delivered through a series of workshops and talent days. Mentoring is key to the Academy and provides all the Rising Stars with the non‑financial support they need in order to be successful, the various opportunities provided, means our Rising Stars are able to work with Britain's sporting greats and ultimately their heroes who they aspire to be.
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Claire Boakes
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UK Sport & Lifestyle Jaguar
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Carla McAlpine
Jaguar Academyof Sport
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This support the Jaguar Academy of Sport has provided has made a tangible difference to the Rising Stars development pathway, with 33% of the 2010 Rising Stars and 30% of 2011 Rising Stars moving on to Talent Development Pathway Funding.
How to become a rising star
To be eligible for the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Fund, the young athlete, both able‑bodied and those with a disability, should be nominated to SportsAid for financial support by their sports own national governing body (NGB). This ensures the Jaguar Academy of Sport helps to support the right athletes, at the right time, in the right way.
Who are the Patrons, Ambassadors and Members
Patrons: including David Beckham OBE, Sir Ian Botham OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, Gareth Edwards CBE, Denise Lewis OBE and Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, MBE, our list reads like a 'who's who' of British sporting Legends. Now they are working together, united in one goal; to nurture the next generation of British sporting greats.
Ambassadors: a selection of Olympic gold medal winning athletes, European Champions League winning footballers, rugby legends and golfing greats including; Dai Greene, Colin Jackson CBE, Jamie Baulch, Jessica Ennis MBE, Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Wilkinson OBE and Lee Westwood.
Members: include A.P. McCoy OBE, Andrew Flintoff MBE, Gareth Southgate, Olly Barclay and Mo Farah to name but a few are amongst the leading sports personalities who are dedicated to helping young people emulate their success through the Academy.
