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Hannah Beharry, Olympic Boxing hopeful
I'm aiming to be one of the first women boxers at an Olympic Games!
Hannah Beharry, Olympic Boxing hopeful
Boxing changed my life, it has given me a focus. When I heard that women's boxing was being readmitted to the Olympic programme, and that I could possibly be competing in 2012, it was the best news ever!! It was something I'd been waiting for since I took

Now my day revolves round London 2012, it is the focus of everything I do. I get up at 5am to train for a few hours before I start work mentoring young people. Then I do some more training at night, but am in bed by 9pm. 

I intend to step up my training in the run-up to 2012. 

Seeing ExCeL today - checking it out as the venue for Boxing - brought it all to life.

Me sparring in a temporary boxing ring...it'll look a little different in 2012!:

 

Hannah Beharry sparring in ring at ExCeL

Being so close to the Olmpic Park and Village is great for the boxers, and having so many sports happening here is really good for spectators. 

I can't wait!


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