0:00:01 > 0:00:05Here, in two weeks, 16 of the UK's best young athletes
0:00:05 > 0:00:09will do battle in a unique sporting challenge.
0:00:09 > 0:00:14Four nations competing in a series of events specially built
0:00:14 > 0:00:18to test strength, speed, agility and control.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22Ultimate events, ultimate competition - Ultimate Sports Day!
0:00:26 > 0:00:30Ravenscraig, once the capital of Scotland's steel industry.
0:00:30 > 0:00:36Now where we'll test the mettle of the UK's top sporting talent.
0:00:36 > 0:00:3975 the best young sporting stars in the UK
0:00:39 > 0:00:43will be put through a gruelling set of physical tests. Their goal -
0:00:43 > 0:00:47to win one of the four places available on each of the four teams,
0:00:47 > 0:00:50Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- Hi, I'm Leo.- Hi, I'm Ellie. - My name is Morgan.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- I'm here to win for England.- I'm here to beat the English!- Come on, Wales!
0:00:58 > 0:01:03Mastermind behind the tests, sports trainer, Professor Greg Whyte.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06He guided Christine Bleakley in her waterskiing marathon,
0:01:06 > 0:01:09and David Walliams in his cross-Channel swim for Sport Relief.
0:01:09 > 0:01:14So he knows how to measure the core fitness of these young athletes.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16The talent on show is exceptional.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Hands on shoulders!
0:01:18 > 0:01:21They have just 24 hours to prove themselves,
0:01:21 > 0:01:25and four from each country will win a place in the national team.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- You're doing well. - Faster! Let's go! Get in!
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Mentoring the teams are champions from the world of sport.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36For Scotland, ice-dancing legend, Sinead Kerr.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38Competing for your country
0:01:38 > 0:01:41is something you feel with your heart.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46For Wales, European champion sprinter, Christian Malcolm.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48I know what it takes.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50For Northern Ireland,
0:01:50 > 0:01:53former world featherweight boxing champion, Barry McGuigan.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55The sport chose me, I didn't choose it.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58For England, Olympic decathlete, Dean Macey.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02If I had to put money on a team, I would put money on team England!
0:02:25 > 0:02:29Phase 1, select the best 32 from 75 contestants.
0:02:29 > 0:02:35They'll tackle seven tests including rowing, sit-ups and bleep tests.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37The highest scoring in each age group,
0:02:37 > 0:02:39under-14s and under-16s, will make it through.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43The test stops when you miss two consecutive beats.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45Good, good, good.
0:02:45 > 0:02:50Northern Ireland's mentor Barry has spotted the potential
0:02:50 > 0:02:52of one young athlete.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55He's going to be... Good stamina and strength.
0:02:55 > 0:02:5812-year-old Connor from Belfast.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01His dad used to go head-to-head with Barry in the ring.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05Let's try a few really fast ones.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08'We sparred together. We boxed for Northern Ireland'
0:03:08 > 0:03:11and for United Ireland team.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13He was an incredible athlete.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17500-metre row is about asking them to push themselves
0:03:17 > 0:03:21as hard as they can, and hold on for somewhere like two minutes.
0:03:21 > 0:03:23A painful event.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27Can Connor show some of the same star quality as his dad,
0:03:27 > 0:03:30to win a place in Barry's team?
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Keep down. We now realise what the problem was.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36His feet were too high on the thing where you hook your feet.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38He has to do it again.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42He'll do it around two minutes. That's important to him.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44With the technical problem resolved,
0:03:44 > 0:03:48he will be aiming to get a good score in this test
0:03:48 > 0:03:50to keep him on track in the competition.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- He is not the only one feeling the pressure.- It's exhausting.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- I feel really tired.- One of the toughest test is the pull-ups.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- Excellent.- 'I just did six pull-ups.'
0:04:00 > 0:04:03That was really hard.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07I didn't like the chin-ups. I've got no strength in my arms.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10This is much more intense.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15Pull-ups is about muscular endurance, and this is tough.
0:04:15 > 0:04:20It requires a fantastic power-to-weight ratio,
0:04:20 > 0:04:23so you have to be strong for your bodyweight.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25You've got to go full extension.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29'My name is Tom, I come from South Wales.'
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Sport is literally my life, I'm always running.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Pull, pull, pull.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- Good work.- The last one, I couldn't...- But that's what you want.
0:04:40 > 0:04:45Remember I said I don't care if you do none, I don't care if you do 100.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49I just want to know you've done your best. And did your best.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53It was really tricky. It really burns your arms.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57The pull-ups are also serious test for Tom's team-mate,
0:04:57 > 0:05:01national hockey player, Jacob, from Gwent.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05Your hands just slip off, even though you've got chalk on.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07Feel confident?
0:05:07 > 0:05:11That's good. If it was a yes, there's something wrong!
0:05:11 > 0:05:14My name is Shanice, and I live in East London with my mum and brother,
0:05:14 > 0:05:18who are very supportive over my sport, which is basketball.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22I also like doing volleyball, and in my spare time I love roller-skating.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26Perfect! Knees are awesome! Keep your chin up!
0:05:26 > 0:05:31Despite her nerves, Shanice does really well, with 12 repetitions.
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- Awesome for the under-15 England team basketball player.- Well done.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38Three, two, one, go!
0:05:41 > 0:05:45THEY SHOUT ENCOURAGEMENT Keep pulling!
0:05:45 > 0:05:50Christian pins the hopes of Wales on 13-year-old gymnast Morgan.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Big round of applause. 22 pull-ups!
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- I don't think- I- could do 22 pull-ups! - We should have a competition.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- You want a competition against me? - Yes!- You're setting a challenge?
0:06:01 > 0:06:04You've got a feisty one on your hands!
0:06:04 > 0:06:07I'm Morgan, and I'm 13 years old, and I live in Cardiff.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10I've been doing artistic gymnastics since I was five,
0:06:10 > 0:06:13and I now compete for Wales internationally.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17On Barry's team, with his feet firmly strapped in,
0:06:17 > 0:06:21Connor has another chance at rowing. He's got to get it right this time,
0:06:21 > 0:06:25cos every score counts towards getting selected for a place
0:06:25 > 0:06:27on the Northern Ireland team.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29There's a smile back on your face.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- Crack on with the rest of the competition?- Yes.- High five.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35Meanwhile, in the Scottish camp,
0:06:35 > 0:06:39Sinead has spotted a potential star for her team.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42I'm Fraser from Scotland. My event is the 800 metres.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45I can see in him a little bit of fire, and I like that.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48I think that's something you can work with.
0:06:48 > 0:06:53My legs are absolutely aching. Very, very tired.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57For England, Dean has a strong contender of his own.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59I'm Allard, my main sport is hockey.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03I also do running, swimming, badminton, whatever.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07Anything that's thrown at me. I just enjoy sports.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10The feeling you get after you've been out for a run, it's amazing.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- I'm here to win it. - This is your first challenge.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- Did you feel you've got to nail it first time?- I thought so, yes.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21I thought, I've got all my energy, I'll put everything into this,
0:07:21 > 0:07:23and see how the others go.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28Grunting and drafting, and you knew he was hurting.
0:07:28 > 0:07:33Come on! Go, go, go! And stop. Well done.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35Good man, good man.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39I'm Sarah, I'm from Northern Ireland, and my sport is gymnastics.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41That's fantastic. 13.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45Stepping up to the challenge of Morgan's tally of 22 pull-ups
0:07:45 > 0:07:46is Northern Ireland's Sarah.
0:07:46 > 0:07:4922! You're going to beat the record! Come on!
0:07:49 > 0:07:5123! Yes!
0:07:51 > 0:07:54Sarah was outstanding. 26!
0:07:54 > 0:07:58Someone's taking your target of 22! How do you feel?
0:07:58 > 0:08:02She's a gymnast as well, so I've just got to work harder. Bring it on!
0:08:07 > 0:08:11Jacob from Wales literally throws himself into every challenge.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16My name's Jacob, I'm 13 years old. I started sport when I was three,
0:08:16 > 0:08:22doing Taekwondo, and when I was 11 I did hockey,
0:08:22 > 0:08:26and I want to play hockey in the Olympics for my country.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30Now, Jacob and Tom are neck and neck.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34The bleep test is about aerobic capacity, about how hard they can go,
0:08:34 > 0:08:38how long they can go. As well as that it's about the attitude towards it.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41Are they going to give up or dig deep?
0:08:41 > 0:08:44With Tom out, Jacob pushes on through.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47Brilliant, well done.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- Are you all right?- It's over now, you've won it.- Up we come.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59Completely exhausted, has he pushed TOO far?
0:08:59 > 0:09:02Big deep breath in. Big deep breath in.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08It's the end of a long, energy-sapping day.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11The teams check out where they'll be sleeping.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- Oh, wow.- Wicked bunks.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17Fully recovered, Jacob can't wait to get into his bed.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19THEY LAUGH
0:09:19 > 0:09:24Sweet dreams, guys, because tonight could be your last.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27Tomorrow, its phase one eliminations.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30We've got eliminations tomorrow. Really nervous about that.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33I'm not looking forward to it, because some of the people
0:09:33 > 0:09:36I've got quite friendly with are probably going to go out.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38I really don't want to go home.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41I want to stay right to the end and win.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47Well, it's early in the morning on the first judgement day
0:09:47 > 0:09:50for our sporting champions, and by the looks of things,
0:09:50 > 0:09:53not all of them have slept well.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55And it's set to get even worse for some of them,
0:09:55 > 0:09:58because today, they'll get sent packing.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00Only the highest-scoring in their age group,
0:10:00 > 0:10:03four boys and four girls from each nation,
0:10:03 > 0:10:07will make it through to the next phase of the selection process.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11You showed heart, you showed commitment. It was fantastic to work with you.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15But I'm afraid it's going to be the end of the line.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19You guys didn't make the cut.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- I know I did my best. - That's all I ask for.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25You didn't give up on anything. You didn't quit.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30I've really, really enjoyed it. It's been really good.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36Connor is now about to find out if he's done enough
0:10:36 > 0:10:39to follow his father's footsteps and represent Northern Ireland.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43Every one of you guys are very special in what you do.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46That's the reason you're here in the first place. However,
0:10:46 > 0:10:48you guys are going home.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51WHISPERING
0:10:51 > 0:10:54I'm going to come back next year and give it my all.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Don't be upset.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00I know that this kid is going to refocus
0:11:00 > 0:11:03and be twice as good the next time.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05Because you're upset, that shows me you're competitive.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08You're a stamina man, not a speed guy,
0:11:08 > 0:11:10so that takes time for you to develop.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14But I have no doubt I'll be reading about Connor Murphy.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17I know, I'm absolutely sure about that.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20So don't worry about it and tell your dad not to fall out with me.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22LAUGHS
0:11:22 > 0:11:25What verdict does Sinead have for Scotland?
0:11:25 > 0:11:28Unfortunately, I have some not great news...
0:11:29 > 0:11:33You're going to be stuck with me for another week!
0:11:33 > 0:11:35You guys made it.
0:11:35 > 0:11:37CHEERING
0:11:37 > 0:11:39You're the team.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42You're here for the rest of the week! Come on!
0:11:42 > 0:11:44It's emotional, when you're in that room
0:11:44 > 0:11:47with people you think got through and people you didn't.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49and then you find out you got through
0:11:49 > 0:11:52and it's, it's quite ecstatic.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55The moment that we got told was, it was really good.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58Good job, good job, good job.
0:11:58 > 0:12:04The remaining contestants must fight for a place in their national squads.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08Two boys and two girls to compete in the Ultimate Sports Day finals.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12They've had to let go of some outstanding athletes.
0:12:12 > 0:12:16What they're now left with in a group of highly accomplished, physical athletes.
0:12:16 > 0:12:21The key issue now is what is their skill like, their attitude
0:12:21 > 0:12:25and are they going to be the right person for their USD team?
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- I'm pretty impressed with my top eight. Team England, let me tell you, are here to win.- England!
0:12:29 > 0:12:30Team Scotland!
0:12:30 > 0:12:34From now on, the decision as to who will represent their nation
0:12:34 > 0:12:36is down to the mentors.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39I think I've got the best eight and what's going to be tough
0:12:39 > 0:12:41is choosing the next best four.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45They're are about to put their team through a series of epic challenges.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- The events ahead are going to require a lot of teamwork.- A lot of skills none of them have done before.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52They'll face obstacles and challenges they'll find difficult.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55I want to see how they adapt to that.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58Every individual challenge that we give them,
0:12:58 > 0:13:01they're competing against someone or something.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05They need to be fearless and that's what I want to see.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09I want them to go away feeling like they're better athletes for this experience.
0:13:11 > 0:13:147.53am.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17Wales has drawn the short straw to be up for the first challenge.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19Wakey wakey, Jakey.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- CHEERING- Who are we?
0:13:21 > 0:13:25Morgan started a chant, "Who are we?" And they all shout "Team Victory".
0:13:25 > 0:13:28That's what I'm talking about, Team Victory!
0:13:28 > 0:13:33- How are we feeling, guys? - Tired.- Tired?- Yes.- Early start.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37Wales begin with the best intentions.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40Greg wants to see how the young athletes adapt to sports
0:13:40 > 0:13:42they're not familiar with.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46# B-b-baby, you just ain't seen nothing yet... #
0:13:46 > 0:13:50But this canoeing lark isn't as easy as it looks. Is it, guys?
0:13:50 > 0:13:57OK, enough messing around, people. Time for the challenge to commence.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59I'm used to my water being more frozen than this.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01I will be in the boat with you.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04I do not like the cold and I do not like the cold water.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07I don't want to be going in there today, OK, guys?
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- Let's go, come on. - Their task is simple...
0:14:10 > 0:14:14Pull the boat towards you, jump in, paddle to the other side
0:14:14 > 0:14:15and get out again.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20So who can do this in the fastest time in their age group?
0:14:20 > 0:14:21This is a test of skill and technique
0:14:21 > 0:14:24but what's really interesting here, it's about risk.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27How hard do they paddle? When do they get out and jump out,
0:14:27 > 0:14:30trying to get the best time possible?
0:14:30 > 0:14:35On the edge, right so I try and stand up and jump onto here
0:14:35 > 0:14:39and then, and then, I flash across here, paddling back.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44Oi, oi, oi! That is no way to treat a top Olympic athlete, my friend!
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- LAUGHTER - He soaked me! 'There's something about Jacob I like.'
0:14:49 > 0:14:52I don't know what it is, I like his fighting spirit.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55If I'm honest, on day one when I first saw him,
0:14:55 > 0:14:57I just thought he was disruptive.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00He was just a wild child, all over the place.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02Christian, how was your splash?
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Yes, I'll splash, his eyes out, don't worry.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07Wait till you hear your splash now.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10I'll pick you up and dash you in there.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14He's shown me he's got a lot fight, heart and determination.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17Now, it's England's turn.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19Surely Dean will get the respect he deserves?
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- Ooh!- I didn't think so.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31You feel you're pulling a big weight when you're moving forward.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34Ooh, bit harsh. Take it as a compliment, Deano.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39Near the end I had a slow bit but there was nothing I could do, I tried my hardest.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41Grab on to the side, doubling off.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44Go, go, go.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48Now it's time for Leo to have a go, but instead of pulling the rope,
0:15:48 > 0:15:51Leo runs back with it as hard as he can.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55I thought if I just pull it, wrap around my hand and run,
0:15:55 > 0:15:59constantly pulling it and then the time that takes me to run
0:15:59 > 0:16:02to get back to Dean, he'll have floated to there,
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- so I thought it would save time. - Good man. As quick as you like?
0:16:05 > 0:16:08'Leo's brilliant'. He's an Essex boy, they call him Joey Essex.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12Joey Essex here, absolute quality down the finish line.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14He hates it but takes it on the chin. Good job, good job.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19With this new technique, which I didn't even figure out, we were so, so much quicker.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24But now he's shared his secret, will tough competitor Allard steal Leo's crown?
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- Good lad, good lad.- Hopefully not, because I want to be the best.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30But if he does,
0:16:30 > 0:16:33that's more good news because it helps England, doesn't it?
0:16:33 > 0:16:37Good man, good man. Hold on, slow down! Slow down!
0:16:37 > 0:16:43- No!- And Leo's winning tactic hasn't gone unnoticed.
0:16:43 > 0:16:49England are closely watched by Team Scotland's Frazzle and Fraser.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53The English technique's good. He's totally running back,
0:16:53 > 0:16:58- then he lets it go, about three quarters. We'll copy that technique. - He's going pretty fast.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03Leo's method isn't as easy as it looks though,
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- as Ellen finds out. - 'It's quite tiring, actually.'
0:17:06 > 0:17:09I fell pulling the rope in, that wasn't good.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12The Scottish team are trying some new techniques of their own.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15LAUGHTER
0:17:15 > 0:17:17CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:17:19 > 0:17:21Next up, Northern Ireland.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Keep going!
0:17:23 > 0:17:29Greg wanted to see risk and Thomas isn't afraid to take one here.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31Jump in, jump in. OK.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37Jack may be a champion swimmer, but for this challenge, you're supposed to stay in the boat.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38Are you sure you want to do this, yes?
0:17:38 > 0:17:44Northern Ireland seem keen to make a big splash with Barry. Brrr!
0:17:44 > 0:17:48'The water was particularly freezing'
0:17:48 > 0:17:49and that eejit Jack,
0:17:49 > 0:17:53decided he would get everybody else to jump in the water.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56You know, and the interesting thing is this,
0:17:56 > 0:18:01it may be funny but in fact it's very serious.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- I have do have somebody who can lead that team.- Oh, it's so cold!
0:18:04 > 0:18:09And I'm still trying to collate all this information and decide
0:18:09 > 0:18:14strategically and tactically, who's going to be in my team.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17Time for a sports masterclass.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- Please welcome... - Olympic bronze medallist... - Kelly Sotherton!
0:18:21 > 0:18:25Kelly is here to train the teams for their next selection week challenge.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30Very surprised, didn't expect it. I'll have to get her autograph at some point.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35Kelly has represented Great Britain both in the relay and the heptathlon.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38She's now training for the Olympics.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40I'm here today to show you how to sprint
0:18:40 > 0:18:42and pass the baton in a relay.
0:18:42 > 0:18:43Star jumps!
0:18:43 > 0:18:45But first, the all-important warm-ups.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48Loving the fancy footwork, guys.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50And whatever you call that, Jake.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54The next drill, you may not have done before.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58I'm not too sure Christian does this, but if he does,
0:18:58 > 0:19:00he'll probably be a better sprinter.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- Well, OK, fair enough. - You might learn something here.
0:19:04 > 0:19:092012 Olympic contender, Christian, is never one to turn down a top tip.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11That's it, not too high. Use your arms as well.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14She's giving them great tips on how to use their arms properly,
0:19:14 > 0:19:18where to focus on with their back and land with their feet when they run.
0:19:18 > 0:19:20We're going to do standing starts.
0:19:20 > 0:19:25The most important thing to remember is not to overstride the start.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28So I don't want anyone to be like bounding out of the blocks,
0:19:28 > 0:19:30because that will slow you down.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33I've always wanted to be quicker and never thought I could.
0:19:33 > 0:19:37But after learning a couple of techniques, I think I can improve.
0:19:37 > 0:19:41I don't want you to come out with your feet underneath you,
0:19:41 > 0:19:43looking for pennies, you know?
0:19:43 > 0:19:45You have to drive and to make it efficient.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47Kelly taught us the push technique
0:19:47 > 0:19:50when you're passing the baton to your team-mates.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- Big shout.- Hand.- Louder. Sean to Fraser.- Hand!
0:19:54 > 0:19:56I've not really been coached
0:19:56 > 0:19:59by anyone from the Olympics or anything before,
0:19:59 > 0:20:02so it's quite cool, a new experience.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06Just because you have a baton in your hand, don't stop using your arms.
0:20:06 > 0:20:07It's even more important.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11Be careful on the first couple of strides, the floor's slippy.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13On your marks...
0:20:13 > 0:20:15set...go!
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- Oh, come back.- Come on!
0:20:19 > 0:20:21Oh, Jacob, good recovery. Don't worry.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23Don't worry, it happens to the best.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- Sorry.- Don't worry about it.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28It's all practice. Next time, grip a bit harder.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29For England, cyclist Sophie
0:20:29 > 0:20:33is up against triathlete Emily in the younger age group.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37Go! That's it, girls. That's it, arms undone.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40I think I've got what it takes, but a lot of things we're doing now
0:20:40 > 0:20:45aren't my type of sport and I feel at a bit of a disadvantage
0:20:45 > 0:20:48being smaller and younger, but I'll try my best.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51Love it. You bring joy to the track. Well done.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55She's the smallest, she's the youngest and she's just, rarr,
0:20:55 > 0:20:57grit your teeth, come on.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01And I know for a fact she thinks her age and size is a disadvantage,
0:21:01 > 0:21:05but I've got to say, her determination
0:21:05 > 0:21:08and everything she shows when she's up against it,
0:21:08 > 0:21:09she always pulls through.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12Dean's a really good mentor and everyone gets on well with him
0:21:12 > 0:21:14and he's really nice and involves everyone.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16We really look up to him.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20Yeah, that's cos he's nearly two metres tall, Emily!
0:21:20 > 0:21:23I saw the Welsh team and they were nowhere near that standard.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27Pairing up in the older age group
0:21:27 > 0:21:29are 14-year-old basketball player Shanice
0:21:29 > 0:21:32and 15-year-old hockey player Allard.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35Both the hands. Go.
0:21:35 > 0:21:39Oh, I had such high expectations. Where was the "hand" shout?
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- I went "hand".- You did say it, but quietly!- It's still inside me.- Oh!
0:21:44 > 0:21:45On your marks...
0:21:45 > 0:21:48set...go!
0:21:51 > 0:21:53I don't think I did too well.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57I just didn't feel good. It's my trainers, probably.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00Yeah, blame the shoes, Fraser. It's always the shoes.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01I performed well today,
0:22:01 > 0:22:04but there still is quite a bit of competition
0:22:04 > 0:22:06between me and the other boys,
0:22:06 > 0:22:09because they're quite good, I'm quite good.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10So it's still 50-50.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13I loved meeting Kelly Sotherton.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15It's great meet a legend like her.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- To have her coach us... - Is something else.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23When I dropped the baton, I felt pretty, like, annoyed
0:22:23 > 0:22:26because it was a mistake that shouldn't have happened.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30I should have grabbed it tighter and I felt like I let Hannah down
0:22:30 > 0:22:32because I'd probably have won that race.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35But as loads of people have said to me,
0:22:35 > 0:22:37it's what I do now that counts.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41Let's play a bit of basketball.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47Phillips Idowu, MBE.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51The double world champion triple-jumper stands at 1.96m.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55Which comes in handy for coaching the first of the two new skills
0:22:55 > 0:22:58the teams will need to learn for the USD finals.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01High fives. High fives.
0:23:02 > 0:23:06You may have seen me on the athletics track running and jumping,
0:23:06 > 0:23:10but you may not have known I have a huge passion for basketball.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13When I saw him, it was, like, "Whoa!"
0:23:13 > 0:23:15I've seen him on TV. I like his red hair,
0:23:15 > 0:23:17but he only does that for competitions.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20Just above the palm of your hands to balance
0:23:20 > 0:23:23and then the other hand in order to control.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Oh, unlucky!
0:23:27 > 0:23:30I don't get to play too often now, so for me, it's great fun
0:23:30 > 0:23:33to come out here and teach what I learnt as a youngster.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36Try and get a little more extension in your arms, OK?
0:23:36 > 0:23:37That'll give you the reach.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41I think they were great.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45For the first time attempting this task, they've done really well.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49Phillips now takes the teams to learn their second new skill.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- That's a warm-up.- Archery.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- That was a fail.- I did it once before when I was, like, eight,
0:23:54 > 0:23:59and I failed miserably. But hopefully I can get better.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02It was OK. I was rubbish the first time I did it,
0:24:02 > 0:24:06I got like, 1s, but it was easier the second time.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09Like the basketball, it's not just the highest scores,
0:24:09 > 0:24:12but their ability to improve by practising
0:24:12 > 0:24:14that will be measured across the week.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17It's about whether they apply themselves to practise, improve,
0:24:17 > 0:24:20so it's as much about their physical ability
0:24:20 > 0:24:22as their psychological attitude.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25So, it's practice time for Wales.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29But Christian, where's your team?
0:24:29 > 0:24:31I've got to have a chat with you,
0:24:31 > 0:24:34because I did hear yesterday no-one turned up to archery.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36No, we all had a nap because we were shattered.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41Wales had to wake up an hour earlier than everybody else.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45I woke up this morning at, like, half five
0:24:45 > 0:24:50because of the girls. The girls waking us up, saying,
0:24:50 > 0:24:52"Come on, we have to be early."
0:24:52 > 0:24:56By the end of the day, we were all tired. We planned to go.
0:24:56 > 0:25:01We came back and had a little sleep. Catch up on the rest.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04Your team had the opportunity to practise for the archery competition,
0:25:04 > 0:25:07which is important today, and didn't bother.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11I'm not happy about it. I don't want to talk about that right now.
0:25:12 > 0:25:16But the mentors do need to talk about how their teams are shaping up.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20They'll study the scores on all the activities so far,
0:25:20 > 0:25:22but they'll also be judging character
0:25:22 > 0:25:24and ability to work in a team.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26At the end of the week,
0:25:26 > 0:25:29the mentors will have to eliminate four out of eight competitors,
0:25:29 > 0:25:32leaving one boy and one girl from each age group -
0:25:32 > 0:25:35under 14s and under 16s.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41It's time for the mid-week assessment with Greg.
0:25:41 > 0:25:45- If you look at the data itself. - Stats don't lie, do they?- No, mate.
0:25:45 > 0:25:49On paper, statistically Sophie is outscoring Emily every time.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52Fraser was excellent at the bleep test, won that out and out,
0:25:52 > 0:25:56but when it comes to new skills and pressure,
0:25:56 > 0:25:59I think he tries that little bit too hard and he loses focus.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02The ability to control under pressure is everything.
0:26:02 > 0:26:06Ellen and Louise - one is this sprint-power-based athlete
0:26:06 > 0:26:09and the other, Louise, is endurance-based.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13And you need all of that when it comes to the Games themselves.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Morgan is small, but she's powerful
0:26:16 > 0:26:20but she is slower and not as strong as Hannah.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23What you're looking for is that ultimate team of four
0:26:23 > 0:26:25for your sports day team.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28This is not just about athletic ability.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30You're looking for the ones that can lift their game
0:26:30 > 0:26:32and really do something.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39Next time on Ultimate Sports Day, the mentors will make their teams
0:26:39 > 0:26:42face the harsh reality of the competition.
0:26:42 > 0:26:43Take a seat.
0:26:43 > 0:26:45It's not so much about the team any more,
0:26:45 > 0:26:48you've got to keep remembering it's individual.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51I know you're going to be a winner in the future,
0:26:51 > 0:26:53but I want you to be a winner now.
0:26:53 > 0:26:57You've got to pick your game up, you know that?
0:26:57 > 0:27:01It's time for everyone to start getting a little bit more competitive
0:27:01 > 0:27:02within the group.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05We're friends, I don't want to change that, but there's rivalry.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09Go! Come on, count them out! Count them out!
0:27:09 > 0:27:11Putting in all that work
0:27:11 > 0:27:13and then not to get through, it would be so annoying.
0:27:13 > 0:27:15Nice and low!
0:27:16 > 0:27:20Start turning it on, you are playing for a place in your country.
0:27:20 > 0:27:25They're all 50-50, this is why it's going to come down to the wire.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30I've got to explain to those I haven't picked
0:27:30 > 0:27:33why I haven't picked them and that's going to be the difficulty.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36They'll find it hard to sleep tonight.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38It really is doing me in.
0:27:41 > 0:27:42Come on!
0:27:42 > 0:27:45In these next two days, I have to give everything.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49I just have to push my body further and further.
0:27:49 > 0:27:52Everyone's got to push it up a bit more to get a place in that team.
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