Trafford AC golden girl Jessica Ennis has collected two more awards and been nominated for one of the most prestigious individual honours in the world. Pin-up girl Ennis is in the running to become Laureus world sportswoman of the year on a night of stars in Abu Dhabi next month. Britain’s World and European heptathlon champion is in stellar company, including the girl who pipped her to become 2010 IAAF female athlete of the year, Blanka Vlasic. However, her listing is further evidence of Ennis’ global success. The award will be decided by a panel of 46 of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen of all time. Ennis is up against a formidable array of talent, including the current holder of the title, Wimbledon and
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Ennis searches her mind for an edge over her Olympic rivals
The one to beat: Jessica Ennis has seen her opponents move closer Jessica Ennis admits that the battle for Olympic gold in London next year will be won as much in her head as on the track. That is why the 24-year-old world and European heptathlon champion is turning to sports psychology to gain an edge over rivals who believe they are closing in on her. Ennis, who studied psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, is delighted that she was able to follow up her world outdoor title in 2009 with a world indoor and European crown last year. But she is also increasingly wary of the challenges ahead, which include the European Indoors in March, a defence of her world outdoor title in the
Engineering the Nike Free Run+
Six years after introducing the first Nike Free to the world, Tobie Hatfield's Nike Innovation Design Kitchen has combined science with art to build the best Free yet. Watch this exclusive video to see Hatfield and designer Kasey Jarvis discuss the incredible innovations that make the Nike Free Run+ the next best thing to running barefoot. Check out the shoes at NikeRunning.com.
Fastest white guy in the World – Lemaitre wins European 100m Gold
Dwain Chambers missed out on a medal as Frenchman Christophe Lemaitre won the European Championships 100m, with Mark Lewis-Francis taking silver.Chambers was joint-favourite for gold but after making a fast start he tied up towards the end and finished fifth. Lemaitre, 20, crossed the line in 10.11 seconds, 0.07s ahead of Lewis-Francis and Frenchman Martial Mbandjock.