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Hicks eyes up London 2012 chance

Aspiring British star Ben Hicks says the thought of competing at the London Olympics is the main motivation behind his switch to rowing.

Cornish kayaker Jenna Hawkey is getting to grips with the intensive training needed to qualify for London 2012.

Olympic gold medallist Steve Trapmore has been appointed Cambridge University coach for the 2011 race.

Olympian and TV adventurer James Cracknell is in hospital with a skull fracture after being knocked off his bike in the US.

Cornish sailor Pete Goss says he would jump at the chance to enter the Vendee Globe for a second time.

Sir Matthew Pinsent says Cornish rower Annabel Vernon can push for the gold medal at the London 2012 Games.

Beijing Olympian Tom Daley heads a 40-strong British team for next month's inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.

Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins clinch two World Cup titles in the third and final event of the season in Lucerne.

Two-time Olympic silver medallist Nick Rogers decides to end his quest for the gold medal at London 2012.

Britain's Chris Draper and Peter Greenhalgh are crowned European 49er champions, while Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes take bronze in Poland.

Annabel Vernon samples social whirl and top-class racing

Devon rower Marcus Bateman will be aiming to secure his third World Cup gold medal of the year in Lucerne this weekend.

Sailor Charlotte Dobson hopes to continue her medal winning form at the Laser Radial World Championships and further boost her Olympic credentials.

Andy Triggs-Hodge and Pete Reed suffer a ninth straight loss to Eric Murray and Hamish Bond as British rowers enjoy mixed fortunes at Henley.

GB win gold in the men's single and double kayak while Rachel Cawthorn adds a bronze to her gold in the European Championships in Trasona, Spain.