The Canterbury District is fortunate to have a very strong sporting community.As a result of this, 7 local athletes are hoping to make the step up from competing and training within the Canterbury District to the biggest sporting event in the world, the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Find out about each athlete and follow their progress to the London 2012 Games below.

Harriett Yea Basketball	Dan Ritchie Rowing	Keziah Gore Rhythmic Gymnastics	Helen Sole Sitting Volleyball
Nathan Milgate Target Shooting	Susannah Townsend Hockey	Jen Wilson Hockey

If you would like to sponsor an athlete and be part of their journey to the 2012 Games then please contact us.

All athlete photographs by local photographer Benjamin Toms “It was a great pleasure to be selected to work with the 2012 hopefuls and I wish them all the success for the Olympics.” © www.benjamintomsphotography.co.uk