WITH all the sporting world's eyes trained on Athens during August, behind the scenes up and down the country scores of athletes are training diligently with other Olympic Games in mind.

Andover's Kate Howey was given the honour of carrying the Union Flag into the arena on the opening day before competing in her chosen sport which will doubtless act as an incentive to others across the area.

One such athlete is Ludgershall-based triathlete Leanne Renshaw whose steady rise in talent and stature has been noted to the point that she has already made the reserve list for Great Britain.

Full story and picture in Friday's Andover Advertiser