Sophie Hitchon

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East Lancs Olympian Sophie launches flu jab campaign

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Diamond is not Sophie's best friend

Gold medal-winning cyclist Steven Burke greets the crowds

Gold medal-winning cyclist Steven Burke greets the crowds

Lancashire's Olympic heroes are guests of honour at Turf Moor

East Lancashire athletes Sophie Hitchon and Holly Bleasdale at the closing ceremony

East Lancashire athletes Sophie Hitchon and Holly Bleasdale at the closing ceremony

Holly Bleasdale

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Sophie and Holly party after the games

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Hitchon 12th in Olympic hammer final

Hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon

Hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon

Hammer thrower Sophie is calm before the storm

Hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon

Hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon

Family's joy for Olympic finalist Sophie

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Super Sophie qualifies for Olympic hammer final after shattering GB record

Sophie Hitchon in action

Sophie Hitchon in action

So surreal for record-breaking Sophie

POLE VAULT: Top medal hope Holly Bleasdale

POLE VAULT: Top medal hope Holly Bleasdale

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East Lancashire's Olympic dynamic dozen

Team GB Olympic athletes Adam Gemili, Andrew Osagie, Goldie Sayers Greg Rutherford, Rhys Williams, Yamile Aldama, Lisa Dobriskey, Ankiya Onuoru and East Lancashire's Sophie Hitchon. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Team GB Olympic athletes Adam Gemili, Andrew Osagie, Goldie Sayers Greg Rutherford, Rhys Williams, Yamile Aldama, Lisa Dobriskey, Ankiya Onuoru and East Lancashire's Sophie Hitchon. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Holly Bleasdale

East Lancashire athletes Sophie Hitchon and Holly Bleasdale named in GB squad

Sophie Hitchon says she's learned from the European Championships.

Sophie Hitchon says she's learned from the European Championships.

Sophie’s choice is right despite her Euro Hitch

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Hitchon relishes the pressure

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Hitchon qualifies for hammer final at European Championships

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Hitchon getting ready for glory at European Championships

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Burnley's Hitchon seals London spot

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Hitchon seals Olympics qualification

HIGH HOPES Sophie Hitchon, Samantha Murray and Holly Bleasdale

HIGH HOPES Sophie Hitchon, Samantha Murray and Holly Bleasdale

Holly Bleasdale

Blackburn Harriers look for an Olympic treble

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Hitchin returns to action

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A struggle for Sophie in windy Poland

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Olympics Progress

HAMMER RECORD Sophie Hitchon

HAMMER RECORD Sophie Hitchon

Hammer star Sophie Hitchon breaks British record twice in a week

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Blackburn Harrier hammer thrower Hitchon shatters UK record

HIGH RISER Harriers’ teen Holly Bleasdale clearing the pole vault

HIGH RISER Harriers’ teen Holly Bleasdale clearing the pole vault

Holly Bleasdale

Blackburn Harriers duo en route to London 2012

NEW RECORD Sophie Hitchon

NEW RECORD Sophie Hitchon

Blackburn Harrier Sophie Hitchon breaks record again

HAMMER Sophie Hitchon

HAMMER Sophie Hitchon

Holly Bleasdale

Blackburn Harriers thrilled at duo’s British call ups

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Hitchon in groove in Germany

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Sophie breaks British record

TOP OF THE WORLD Sophie Hitchon

TOP OF THE WORLD Sophie Hitchon

Grass Roots Awards

Walker and Hitchon support Grass Roots Heroes awards

Hitchon nominated for European award

SHE’S A GOLDEN GIRL: Sophie Hitchon

SHE’S A GOLDEN GIRL: Sophie Hitchon

Holly Bleasdale

Blackburn Brits get rewards for their dedication

GOLDEN: Sophie Hitchon

GOLDEN: Sophie Hitchon

Blackburn hammer thrower tipped for 2012 Olympics glory

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World medal joy for Harriers duo

Harrier duo are ready to take the World by storm

Harrier duo are ready to take the World by storm

Holly Bleasdale

Harrier duo are ready to take the World by storm

Hitchon hammers record

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Sophie hammers home new UK junior record

Burnley's Hitchon rises to Challenge in Wales

Burnley's Hitchon rises to Challenge in Wales

Burnley's Hitchon rises to Challenge in Wales

HAMMER TIME: Blackburn Harrier Sophie Hitchon broke her own U20 UK

HAMMER TIME: Blackburn Harrier Sophie Hitchon broke her own U20 UK

Young guns are fired up again

No Hitch this time for Sophie

No Hitch this time for Sophie

No Hitch this time for Sophie

EASTERN DELIGHT: Burnley’s Sophie Hitchon is pictured with young Indian spectators at the Commonwealth Youth Games

EASTERN DELIGHT: Burnley’s Sophie Hitchon is pictured with young Indian spectators at the Commonwealth Youth Games

Sophie Hitchon is a golden girl

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Burnley athlete wins gold at Commonwealth Youth Games

Sophie’s Commonwealth call

Sophie’s Commonwealth call

Sophie’s Commonwealth call

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Sophie adds another award

WINNER: Alison Leonard is now off to Poland in July Photograph: HEART TO HEART PHOTOGRAPHY

WINNER: Alison Leonard is now off to Poland in July Photograph: HEART TO HEART PHOTOGRAPHY

Leonard and Hitchon book place at World Games

TOP MARKS: Eleanor Markendale won the U20 long jump, but missed out in the 100m hurdles

TOP MARKS: Eleanor Markendale won the U20 long jump, but missed out in the 100m hurdles

Double joy for Sophie

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Blackburn's Hitchon extends UK hammer mark

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Duo’s GB call-up

Sophie’s smashing success at hammer

PERSONAL BEST: Sophie Hitchon

PERSONAL BEST: Sophie Hitchon

Super Sophie strikes gold

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Thrower Hitchon takes gold

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Sophie celebrates in style

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Pendle in the medals

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Robbie and Sophie lead the way

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