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- ↑ "British Team For World Cup". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "European Junior Championshipships". GBR Athletics.
- ↑ "British Medallists in International Championships". GBR Athletics.
- ↑ "AAA Championships". GBR Athletics.
- ↑ "AAA Indoor Championships". GBR Athletics.
- ↑ "Rugby Duo's Olympic Agony". Free Library.
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