Tessa Sanderson - White

Tessa remains the only British woman ever to win an Olympic throwing gold medal, after her success in the Javelin at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games. Tessa's Olympic career included a record-breaking six appearances over a 20 year period from 1976 - 1996. However since her retirement from competitive Athletics in 1997 Tessa has remained within the sport through her work with different charities and is working with young people to help them discover their sporting talent. Based in Newham, the home of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the "Tessa Sanderson Sports Foundation & Academy" founded by Sanderson aims to create a unique youth programme whereby young people can enjoy all sports and participate at a high level without jeopardising their education.