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-Good evening and welcome.

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-Not all that glitters is gold but

-winning gold is everything in sport.

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-Imagine doing that on the Gold Coast

-in Australia.

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-The Commonwealth Games

-take place there next year.

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-All we need now is Spandau Ballet

-singing Gold on the programme!

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-They're not here

-but this is what we have for you.

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-Wales' big hope for Gold

-at the Commonwealth Games.

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-A chat with Non Stanford,

-Queen of the triathlon.

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-Plastic Fantastic.

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-Their pitches might be artificial...

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-..but there's nothing fake

-about Pontypridd and Merthyr.

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-After winning the Elite League

-and the Challenge Cup...

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-..Cardiff Devils have their eyes

-on the treble.

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-From the tractor to the track.

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-The farm girl from Mid Wales

-who's flying over the hurdles...

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-..Lauren Williams.

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-Plenty to come but our main

-attention goes to the fact...

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-..that only a year remains until

-the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games...

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-..start in Australia.

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-Joining me is someone who

-knows exactly when they start.

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-Cathy Williams is the Games Manager

-for Wales.

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-Welcome, Cathy.

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-Welcome, Cathy.

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-Thank you.

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-You probably have a countdown clock

-in your house!

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-Post-it notes everywhere!

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-We have an exciting year ahead of

-us. I look forward to the challenge.

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-Thanks for coming in

-and we have plenty to discuss.

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-Firstly, we're going to look

-at one of Wales' stars.

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-Non Stanford is one of Wales'

-biggest hopes for a medal...

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-..when the games begin in Australia.

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-She's a triathlete and Clwb 2

-went to meet her in Leeds.

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-I've been into sports

-since I was a baby.

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-I was born into gymnastics.

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-My mother was a

-British Gymnastics coach.

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-I've always been

-surrounded by sports.

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-My first passion was swimming

-with Swim Swansea in Swansea.

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-When I moved to secondary school I

-started to do cross-country running.

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-I hadn't tried a triathlon

-until I was 19 and at university.

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-After the first attempt,

-I vowed never to do that again.

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-Somehow, I'm still doing it.

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-From the start it was clear

-that Non was incredibly talented.

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-In the space of one year...

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-..she went from being

-the 2012 U23 world champion...

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-..to being the outright

-world champion a year later.

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-I couldn't really believe...

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-..that I managed to progress

-from U23 world champion...

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-..to the senior world champion

-in a single season.

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-I was the first woman to do that.

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-The only other person to do that

-is Alistair Brownlee.

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-It was a dream come true

-in 12 months.

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-Twelve months after that

-the dream had become a nightmare.

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-She missed most of the season

-with an injury.

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-I had a really bad injury.

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-I had to sit out the whole season.

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-That included

-a Commonwealth Games...

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-..where I had been excited

-about wearing the Welsh shirt.

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-That was the low point of my career.

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-At the Rio Games I finished fourth.

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-I wanted the gold medal, of course.

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-I'll use that fourth place as

-motivation for the next Olympics.

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-I loved seeing the Welsh

-being successful in Rio.

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-A lot of the women

-managed to win medals.

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-Hopefully, we can

-build on those successes...

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-..in the next Commonwealth Games

-and bring back medals to Wales.

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-I'm looking forward to those games

-and trying to get selected.

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-I intend going there to win gold.

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-Any colour would be good but I want

-the gold medal at the Gold Coast.

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-After I retire from triathlon...

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-..I hope to return to Wales

-and live in Swansea.

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-I'm a massive Swansea City fan.

-I love watching them play.

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-I hope they stay up this season.

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-I'm always proud to say

-that I come from Wales.

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-When I was growing up

-my mum always emphasised...

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-..how important it was

-to be proud to be Welsh.

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-I'm desperate to go

-to the Commonwealth Games...

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-..so I can wear the Welsh shirt.

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-Non Stanford will surely be at the

-Games.

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-She's a Swansea City fan and they

-had a drab draw against 'Boro today.

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-I'm not sure she'll be happy with

-that result.

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-There's still a way to go

-in the league.

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-Cathy Williams is my guest.

-She is the Games Manager for Wales.

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-Non Stanford is one

-of Wales' big names.

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-There will be new names

-there as well.

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-It must be exciting

-to have them in the team.

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-It's important that people like Non

-are in the team.

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-She lifts the confidence

-of the younger athletes.

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-She can give tips and share

-her experience of big events.

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-If Non is selected, it will be

-her first Commonwealth Games.

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-She was injured for Glasgow.

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-She will want to get

-onto that podium...

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-..especially after missing out

-in Rio last year.

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-A mix of young and experienced

-athletes is important for the team.

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-They all mention wearing

-the red of Wales.

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-It doesn't happen too often

-for these athletes.

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-It's huge,

-especially for those sports...

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-..which don't get the coverage that

-athletics or swimming might get.

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-It's allows them

-to get some attention...

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-..and show off the hard work

-they do behind the scenes.

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-They train every day of every week.

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-It's their chance to shine

-on the big stage.

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-It is quite a stage in Australia.

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-The Gold Coast awaits

-in a year's time.

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-Let's see what's

-coming up next year.

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-How would I describe the Gold Coast?

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-I would say probably one of the most

-beautiful strips of coastline.

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-It's got all the attributes.

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-All the magic.

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-Just beauty.

-It's beautiful wherever you look.

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-You can be surfing perfect waves

-one minute...

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-..and then get in a car and be

-out in the hills in twenty minutes.

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-We love to show our city off

-to the people.

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-We love to show

-what we have to offer.

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-The Gold Coast has so much to offer.

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-It's young, energetic

-and has a sense of anticipation...

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-..for what the future holds.

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-Pearson will be

-Commonwealth Champion.

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-The 2018 Commonwealth Games

-will bring excitement...

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-..and a new energy and

-a new vibe to the city.

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-We're all going to come together

-as one team and support each other.

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-It'll be amazing.

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-Exciting.

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-Exciting.

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-Very exciting.

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-When we look back at 2018, we'll see

-it as a game-changer for our city.

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-We love to share our culture with

-the world and all of Australia.

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-I can't wait to show people around

-our beautiful city.

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-It's an amazing place.

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-That promotional video says it all.

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-Can I come with you!

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-You have been there already.

-Are they raring to go?

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-They are ready and you expect

-nothing more from Australia.

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-It's the fifth Games they've hosted.

-Everything is top-notch.

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-All the venues look fantastic.

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-The village for the athletes

-looks amazing.

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-It has everything

-you could think of.

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-There are four swimming pools,

-hairdressers, a dentist...

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-..a Post Office, everything!

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-They are all so excited

-to welcome us over there.

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-I haven't been anywhere

-where I'd want to live...

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-..apart from the Gold Coast.

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-We drive our car onto our drive and

-go into the house.

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-They drive their boats into the

-canal and to their houses!

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-It's bonkers but brilliant.

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-It's the lifestyle of Australia.

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-It's an outdoor lifestyle

-where sport is important.

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-It feels like the perfect place

-for these Games.

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-Perfect.

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-They are so relaxed and friendly.

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-When we went out there we chose a

-surf club as the base for Wales.

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-Everyone on the team has a place on

-the beach which screams 'Australia'!

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-Friends and family of the athletes

-can also visit.

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-There are so many expats from Wales

-who live out there.

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-I met up with quite a few of them.

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-Our Chef de Mission, Nicky Phillips,

-is out there at the moment.

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-Earlier today, she was celebrating

-that there's only a year to go.

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-It was an incredible occasion.

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-They'll give a warm welcome

-but they'll also want to win!

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-We'll speak more later on

-but we now turn to ice hockey.

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-Cardiff Devils

-have had a superb season.

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-They've already won the Elite League

-and the Challenge Cup.

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-Next, it's the play-offs.

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-It all started last evening

-against Manchester Storm.

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-The dark clouds were gathering even

-before the Devils and the Storm met.

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-Andrew Lord had made sure his team

-were ready for the challenge.

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-They thought they had

-an early lead too.

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-But Guillaume Doucet

-had kicked the puck.

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-Disallowed goal.

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-The Manchester team

-almost scored soon after.

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-Bowns denied them and

-the game remained all square.

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-That didn't last for long.

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-Gleason Fournier with the perfect

-pass for Patrick Asselin to score.

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-Fournier with the pass and the

-Devils ahead after the first period.

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-Manchester struck back

-in the second period.

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-Connor Varley hoodwinking Bowns.

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-The instant snap shot

-flew into the top corner.

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-With the Devils in trouble,

-Storm took the lead.

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-Mark Heatley

-left his mark on the game.

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-That left the visitors ahead.

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-The team that finished eighth...

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-..were ahead at the home

-of the team that finished top.

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-Was there a shock on the cards

-in the play-offs?

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-This game is so fast sometimes

-it's hard to appreciate great goals.

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-However, the experts agreed that

-this was a classic by Joey Haddad.

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-Haddad through the middle and making

-an April Fool of the keeper too.

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-The Devils had equalized.

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-From there the Devils dominated.

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-After pressing and pressing and

-shoving and all sorts of nonsense...

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-..the goal finally arrived.

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-Scott Hotham forcing the puck home.

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-How crucial will that slight edge be

-before the second leg?

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-Absolutely crucial.

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-The Devils are through

-to finals weekend in Nottingham...

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-..where the semi-finals

-and final will be played.

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-Welcome back.

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-Next, rugby and a big game at the

-top of the Principality Premiership.

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-Pontypridd had won every game

-since the mid-season split.

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-Three out of three.

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-That record was under threat as they

-travelled to third-placed Merthyr.

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-Owain Gwynedd was watching.

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-Ponty versus Merthyr

-always gets a lot of attention.

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-It's a game we all look forward to.

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-There's pride at stake

-for Pontypridd and Merthyr.

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-We're the new boys on the block

-and they've set the benchmark.

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-They have done for the last five

-to six years and we're chasing that.

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-If we can emulate that

-winning culture of theirs...

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-..I'm sure we'll

-be successful in the future.

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-Shellard, on his 200th appearance

-for the visitors.

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-Has he given a penalty away

-in the tackle area?

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-Simon Rees is playing advantage

-as the cross-field kick is made.

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-Kyle Evans is chasing

-and he's under it.

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-He's won it and

-he cuts inside and slips.

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-Kyle Evans is only inches short.

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-There are men left and right.

-Jarvis has space on the right.

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-Acres of space.

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-Pontypridd storm back mob-handed

-and they burrow in for the ball.

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-Somehow, Pontypridd have weathered

-the storm without conceding.

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-Pontypridd get the decision.

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-Ben Jones, the Wales U20 fly half,

-takes aim again.

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-It looks good this time.

-The power and accuracy is there.

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-The first points of the afternoon

-have been scored at The Wern.

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-Pontypridd 3-0 Merthyr.

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-Dane Blacker launches

-the high box-kick.

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-Shellard and Dafi Davies are the men

-trying to guess the bouncing ball.

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-Owen Howe was pulled back.

-What's the decision here?

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-It's definitely a penalty.

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-If it was on purpose

-then the yellow card will follow.

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-Pontypridd were under pressure.

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-Jarvis lands the easy penalty.

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-Rhys Williams drives forward.

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-He's supported

-by his fellow forwards.

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-James fumbles around for the ball

-in the ruck.

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-Out it goes but that

-might have been crossing.

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-Play continues and the ball

-is spread wide. Is it a try?

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-It has been scored by Kyle Evans

-after a Jarvis pass.

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-Evans went so close

-to scoring earlier.

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-He's done it this time.

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-He slipped earlier but he was

-much more sure-footed this time.

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-He's crossed under the posts

-and given Merthyr the lead....

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-..in the final moments

-of the first half.

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-SECOND HALF

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-Wayne Evans will want this one

-out as soon as possible.

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-There's a penalty to come.

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-Williams tries to spread it

-by missing out Lockyer.

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-The ball has been spilled

-and Teri Gee will take advantage.

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-Teri Gee goes all the way.

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-The Pontypridd defence

-was caught having a snooze.

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-They thought the whistle

-was going to be blown.

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-Teri Gee was wide awake.

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-The sun is shining

-on Merthyr this afternoon.

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-It was one of those games...

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-..where the result was decided

-in one or two incidents.

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-One try came from a dropped ball.

-Small incidents like that.

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-It doesn't take much

-to get you up to play Pontypridd.

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-We had a couple of sessions this

-week.

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-Long ones that kept us here

-late at night.

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-Worth it to win today.

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-In the only other game

-this weekend...

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-..Llanelli took on Swansea

-at Parc Y Scarlets.

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-Ryan Davies crossed

-for the first try.

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-The home team scored four tries

-to claim a bonus point.

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-Kalum Evans scored this one

-in the second half.

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-That one game in the top eight

-has lifted Merthyr to the top.

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-It'll be quite a race for the title.

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-They only face each other once

-in this phase of the competition.

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-Llanelli are third

-in the bottom eight.

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-There was a rugby final played

-yesterday as well.

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-The Fosters Cup final

-took place in Bridgend.

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-Two Tier 1 Principality

-Premiership teams were involved.

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-Carmarthen Quins and Bedwas...

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-..who hoped for better luck

-having lost in the final last year.

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-Carmarthen Quins are pressing here.

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-It takes three men

-to stop the prop, Javan Sebastian.

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-The forwards tidy up and present

-clean ball for Connor Lloyd.

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-The backs can spread the ball here.

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-Banfield gets the ball

-to Shaun Evans.

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-Great play by the flanker finishing

-that move like a genuine winger.

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-Quins went for it despite having

-a man on the ground with an injury.

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-They've scored the first try.

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-There's 30 minutes on the clock

-in this final. It's a close match.

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-Mike Callow finds the gap and Nicky

-Griffiths is available on the right.

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-Griffiths sets it up and

-Pat Lewis will score the try.

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-Bedwas lost in the final last year

-but they lead this season.

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-Mike Callow set up the chance.

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-Griffiths was there in support

-and the winger, Pat Lewis, scored.

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-Quins eschew the chance to clear

-for a more adventurous approach.

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-Quins are very confident and they've

-creates something from nothing.

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-Banfield is striding away

-with Lee Williams in support.

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-Williams has been dragged down.

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-Williams held onto the ball. Bedwas

-did well to save themselves there.

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-Griffiths to Richard Powell.

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-Mike Callow has

-timed his run to perfection.

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-Callow cuts inside

-and scores under the posts.

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-The centre set up

-the first try for Bedwas.

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-He's made and scored

-their second try.

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-Great play by Mike Callow.

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-The Quins are inches short

-and the ball will come back.

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-Iolo Evans with the pass

-that missed out a man.

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-Can Andrew Green

-drive it over the line?

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-He has and the Quins

-are back in the game.

0:21:000:21:04

-The substitute, Andrew Green,

-received the ball on the wing.

0:21:040:21:07

-He was strong enough

-to score in the corner.

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-We've played the full 80 minutes

-and the Quins have it.

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-Bedwas are claiming an infringement.

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-Quins didn't release the ball.

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-Bedwas are the Fosters Cup

-Champions. Congratulations to them.

0:21:240:21:29

-It means a lot to the club

-and a lot to the boys.

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-At the moment, we also fighting

-for the play-offs in Tier 1.

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-We need to keep

-the confidence and momentum going.

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-We'll enjoy tonight and then work

-hard for Llandovery on Saturday.

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-Many congratulations to Bedwas.

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-Back to athletics now and a chance

-to meet a young female athlete.

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-She's from Mid Wales

-and is a hurdler.

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-It shouldn't be a problem

-for a farmer's daughter.

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-This is Lauren Williams.

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-When I was young I was sure

-I wanted to be a dancer.

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-I started doing cross-country

-running at my junior school.

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-I always did quite well.

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-Then I joined Maldwyn Harriers

-and I've never looked back.

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-Lauren Williams of Maldwyn Harriers

-in Newtown is very determined.

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-A 200-mile round trip from

-her home in Trefeglwys in Powys...

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-..for specialist training

-doesn't daunt her either.

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-It's not easy being

-an athlete from Mid Wales.

0:22:360:22:39

-I come down to Swansea to train with

-Wyn because he has great facilities.

0:22:400:22:46

-Wynford Leyshon has vast experience

-of coaching at the highest levels.

0:22:470:22:51

-400M Hurdlers,

-Dai Greene and Rhys Williams...

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-..are amongst those to emerge

-from his stable of athletes.

0:22:550:22:59

-Lauren joined Swansea Harriers

-a couple of years ago.

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-She had just won the British

-championship in the 300M Hurdles.

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-She was clearly talented.

0:23:110:23:14

-She lives a long way away

-so I don't coach her all the time.

0:23:140:23:18

-We give her advice and do sessions

-with her only when it's convenient.

0:23:180:23:24

-Athletics isn't the only thing

-keeping Lauren busy.

0:23:260:23:29

-There's work to do on the farm near

-Llanidloes during lambing season.

0:23:290:23:34

-And she's revising for A Levels.

0:23:340:23:36

-It's a surprise there are

-enough hours in the day.

0:23:360:23:39

-Right from the time she learnt

-to walk, Lauren always ran.

0:23:390:23:43

-Whenever there was work to do

-with the sheep or the stock...

0:23:440:23:48

-..Lauren would opt to run instead

-of the Land Rover or the bike.

0:23:490:23:54

-All that running turned out

-to be excellent training...

0:23:540:23:58

-..when Lauren pulled off a stunning

-victory in a 300M hurdles race...

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-..in the British Schools

-Championships in Bedford in 2015.

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-She proved she had potential.

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-It came as a complete surprise.

0:24:090:24:11

-We knew that summer,

-she'd been running well.

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-Her times were improving.

-She just ran a tremendous race.

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-She held on

-across the line in first.

0:24:190:24:22

-Lauren travels to Swansea and

-Shrewsbury of technical training.

0:24:240:24:27

-However, the local club in Newtown

-still plays a crucial role.

0:24:270:24:32

-The coaches at Maldwyn

-have been wonderful.

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-They all give up their time

-to train with Lauren.

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-She thinks the world of them.

0:24:380:24:40

-Everybody has been supportive.

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-However, ultimately,

-our farm works seven days a week.

0:24:430:24:47

-There are times

-when I have to ask her for help.

0:24:470:24:50

-I try to keep it to a minimum. This

-time of year with lambing it's 24/7.

0:24:500:24:55

-We do need to fulfil Lauren's dreams

-of getting to university...

0:24:560:25:01

-..so the athletics

-can go to the next level...

0:25:010:25:05

-..where she has a track

-and facilities close to hand.

0:25:050:25:09

-This year is tough because I have

-to fit the training and competing...

0:25:090:25:14

-..around my studies for A Levels.

0:25:140:25:17

-I can't wait to get to university.

0:25:180:25:21

-Over the winter, Lauren has been

-concentrating on the 400M race...

0:25:210:25:25

-..in preparation for hurdles' races

-in the outdoor season.

0:25:250:25:29

-She was selected as the captain of

-the Welsh Women U20 Athletics team.

0:25:290:25:33

-They took on England recently.

0:25:330:25:35

-The start of my races

-are always really strong.

0:25:350:25:39

-I got out of the blocks really well

-and everything went to plan...

0:25:390:25:45

-..with me reaching the bell

-in first place...

0:25:450:25:49

-..and crossing the lanes in front...

0:25:490:25:52

-..but I couldn't quite hang on

-at the end.

0:25:520:25:55

-I'm pleased I was able to execute

-the majority of the race plan well.

0:25:550:25:59

-She ran really well but she was

-chased down right at the end.

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-It was neck on the block stuff.

0:26:050:26:08

-We can sort that out with a

-bit more speed endurance training.

0:26:100:26:14

-The aims for this season are for her

-to win the Welsh championship.

0:26:140:26:19

-We also want her to do well

-in the British Championships.

0:26:190:26:23

-We hope she'll be picked...

0:26:240:26:25

-..to represent Britain at

-the U20 European Championships.

0:26:250:26:29

-My long-term goal is to compete

-in the Commonwealth Games.

0:26:300:26:34

-Like all athletes, my dream

-is to go to an Olympic Games.

0:26:340:26:39

-That's my biggest long-term goal.

0:26:390:26:44

-It was great to meet Lauren

-Williams. Good luck to her.

0:26:470:26:51

-Cathy, great to see

-a determined young athlete...

0:26:510:26:54

-..talking about the Commonwealth

-Games and the Olympics.

0:26:540:26:58

-Great to hear that ambition.

0:26:580:27:00

-It's good to see new faces

-like Lauren breaking through.

0:27:000:27:04

-It's important to give them

-some coverage...

0:27:040:27:07

-..because they put in so many hours

-at such a young age.

0:27:070:27:11

-Before and after school.

0:27:110:27:12

-We must also thank their parents

-and grandparents for helping.

0:27:130:27:19

-It's a real team effort.

0:27:190:27:22

-Especially when they're driving

-them around every weekend.

0:27:230:27:27

-When they are called into the Wales

-team or get on a podium...

0:27:270:27:32

-..it means a lot

-to more than one person.

0:27:320:27:35

-It's a family affair.

0:27:350:27:37

-They all have their own personal

-story.

0:27:370:27:40

-Lauren is from the Llanidloes area.

0:27:400:27:42

-Facilities are a factor

-as is all the travelling.

0:27:430:27:46

-She has to travel a long way

-to train.

0:27:460:27:48

-You need to be a strong character

-to do that.

0:27:490:27:51

-They also have so much passion.

0:27:510:27:54

-They're not paid to train or

-compete.

0:27:540:27:58

-The passion is also shared

-by the volunteers who help out.

0:27:580:28:03

-Parents and grandparents

-are involved...

0:28:030:28:06

-..because of their passion

-for the sport.

0:28:070:28:10

-They love what they do.

0:28:100:28:12

-People accuse young people

-of being lazy.

0:28:120:28:15

-Lauren is doing her A levels,

-helps out on the farm...

0:28:150:28:19

-..and travels for training.

0:28:190:28:21

-They're not lazy!

0:28:210:28:22

-Definitely not.

0:28:220:28:24

-She has had so much natural

-training.

0:28:240:28:27

-Facilities in Mid Wales are poor

-but she worked on the farm.

0:28:270:28:31

-In Australia, they have

-an outdoor sporting lifestyle.

0:28:310:28:35

-It would be nice to see that here

-but the Welsh rain doesn't help!

0:28:350:28:39

-They start at a very young age.

0:28:400:28:42

-The most recent newcomer is Anna

-Hursey, a table tennis player.

0:28:420:28:46

-She is only ten years old

-and in the Wales senior team.

0:28:470:28:51

-If the passion is there

-you can achieve whatever you want.

0:28:510:28:55

-Anna Hursey, ten years old,

-quite amazing.

0:28:550:28:59

-Quite a table tennis story

-and an old one on Clwb.

0:28:590:29:02

-After the break, we take a look

-at Antur Stiniog. Stay tuned.

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-Welcome back. It's five years

-since Antur Stiniog opened.

0:29:210:29:25

-The mountain bike course has gone

-from strength to strength.

0:29:250:29:29

-There has been some exciting

-developments there recently.

0:29:290:29:32

-We'll learn more about that and

-about Clwb Beicio Mynydd Eryri...

0:29:330:29:37

-..as we return

-to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

0:29:370:29:39

-Stiniog has a lot of similar track.

0:29:440:29:47

-We listen to what cyclists like

-and what the current trends are.

0:29:470:29:53

-We're working with Dyffryn Conwy

-Trail Crew to break in a new run.

0:29:530:29:59

-It's a mud trail.

0:29:590:30:01

-We're here today on behalf of DTC.

0:30:020:30:04

-It's a small group of lads who are

-keen mountain-bikers from Snowdonia.

0:30:040:30:09

-We thought we'd get together

-to overhaul trails...

0:30:090:30:15

-..and maybe build new lines.

0:30:150:30:17

-When we were first approached

-and given the opportunity...

0:30:180:30:22

-..we were all buzzing...

0:30:220:30:23

-..to be able to get up there

-and build what we wanted.

0:30:240:30:27

-It's like

-a hand-made ornament really.

0:30:270:30:29

-You appreciate it more

-because you've built it.

0:30:290:30:32

-I've known some of the lads

-for quite a few years.

0:30:340:30:37

-They are real characters.

0:30:370:30:41

-It was a great experience

-to work with them.

0:30:410:30:45

-The guys turn up early

-for breakfast...

0:30:450:30:47

-..get the uplifts for free,

-they spend the day cutting trails...

0:30:470:30:51

-..they try it out and ride it and

-see what works and what doesn't.

0:30:520:30:55

-It's good to interact

-with the community.

0:30:550:30:58

-It keeps them out of mischief

-cutting trails in other forests.

0:30:580:31:03

-These lads are so keen

-about riding their bikes.

0:31:030:31:07

-It's good to see young lads...

0:31:070:31:10

-..putting their efforts

-into something worthwhile.

0:31:100:31:14

-See you on the trail.

0:31:150:31:17

-I ride for Snowdonia Mountain Bike

-Club based around Llanberis.

0:31:260:31:30

-We meet monthly

-for a large club ride.

0:31:310:31:33

-We meet weekly

-for evening rides after work.

0:31:330:31:36

-It's made up of loads of people who

-enjoy all different kinds of biking.

0:31:360:31:40

-Trail-biking,

-cross-country or down-hilling.

0:31:400:31:43

-It's a very good way of

-being outdoors around Snowdonia.

0:31:430:31:46

-We are here in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

0:31:460:31:49

-We'll be riding

-the new track, Bendy G.

0:31:490:31:52

-It'll be fun.

0:31:520:31:54

-I started riding with the club

-some four or five years ago.

0:31:550:31:59

-They showed me the local tracks.

0:31:590:32:02

-Sometimes we'll just ride after work

-and then go and meet...

0:32:030:32:06

-..at a local pub or whatever

-and have a film night.

0:32:060:32:09

-People can have tea together.

0:32:090:32:11

-It's about socialising just

-as much as the mountain-biking.

0:32:110:32:15

-We've been riding here

-with the Dyffryn Trail Crew.

0:32:150:32:19

-They've built a new track.

0:32:190:32:20

-It starts with a few jumps then

-works its way down with a new route.

0:32:210:32:25

-It was pretty tough to ride it.

0:32:250:32:27

-When it dries out

-I expect it will be much better.

0:32:280:32:32

-The club does all kinds

-of mountain-biking.

0:32:320:32:36

-There are the man-made trails

-like the Marin and Penmachno ones.

0:32:370:32:41

-We've been down-hilling

-here in Antur Stiniog today.

0:32:420:32:45

-There's everything here from

-trails for those just starting...

0:32:450:32:49

-..all the way up to the most

-proficient sponsored mountain-biker.

0:32:490:32:53

-The club also hosts

-that whole range.

0:32:530:32:55

-It's just a buzz. A great hobby.

0:32:550:32:57

-Meeting new people is just great.

0:32:580:33:00

-Antur Stiniog has had

-a positive effect on the area.

0:33:060:33:11

-We get between 10 and 12,000 people

-coming here to ride the trails.

0:33:110:33:16

-That means we can employ more people

-especially in the summer.

0:33:160:33:22

-We take on more drivers

-and more staff at the cafe.

0:33:220:33:26

-We have become famous

-in the mountain-biking world.

0:33:270:33:31

-We've held huge races

-like the British championships.

0:33:310:33:35

-Many stay locally, eat locally

-and spend money locally.

0:33:350:33:41

-That's good for the area.

0:33:420:33:44

-Superb scenery at Antur Stiniog.

0:33:500:33:52

-We'll have more mountain biking

-on next week's show.

0:33:530:33:56

-The first round of the UK National

-Downhill has been in Nant Gwrtheyrn.

0:33:560:34:01

-Emyr Davies will be my studio guest.

0:34:010:34:03

-Cathy Williams is my guest today.

0:34:030:34:05

-A year to go before the Commonwealth

-Games begin in Australia.

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-Let's take a rough guide

-of the faces...

0:34:100:34:12

-..we need to keep a close eye on

-over the next 12 months.

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-HURDLES

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-POLE VAULT

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-SHOT PUT

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-DISCUS

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-SHOT PUT

0:34:480:34:52

-TRIPLE JUMP

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-Some familiar faces

-as well as some new ones.

0:35:100:35:15

-I hadn't quite realised how many

-will be going out to Australia.

0:35:170:35:21

-There were over 200

-at the last Games.

0:35:220:35:24

-There will be plenty of Welsh

-over there.

0:35:250:35:29

-There are many Welsh living over

-there already.

0:35:290:35:32

-Having that support so far from home

-will be very important.

0:35:330:35:37

-They are excited about having

-the Wales team over there.

0:35:380:35:42

-We'll be showing what we're about

-and the passion we have for sport.

0:35:420:35:47

-I've mentioned that there's only

-a year to go a few times tonight.

0:35:480:35:52

-What does that mean in practical

-terms for you as Games Manager?

0:35:520:35:56

-I am very busy at the moment

-with different elements.

0:35:570:36:00

-It's like assembling a jigsaw.

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-I'm making sure everything runs

-as smoothly as possible next year.

0:36:050:36:10

-At the moment,

-we're looking at transport.

0:36:110:36:14

-When the athletes, swimmers and

-other sportsmen and women...

0:36:140:36:19

-..will be travelling over there.

0:36:190:36:22

-Some will go out at the start of

-February right up to the Games.

0:36:220:36:27

-We're also looking at accommodation

-and the kit which is very crucial.

0:36:270:36:32

-We are visiting

-all the different sports...

0:36:330:36:36

-..to measure up the athletes

-and coaches.

0:36:360:36:39

-Obviously, the teams

-haven't been selected yet...

0:36:400:36:43

-..but we know the long list.

0:36:430:36:45

-The costumes for the opening

-ceremony is also a lot of fun.

0:36:460:36:50

-It sounds very exciting and you'll

-get a warm welcome in Australia.

0:36:500:36:54

-Thanks for joining us today

-at a busy time for you.

0:36:540:36:57

-Good luck over the coming year.

0:36:570:36:58

-I look forward

-to the Commonwealth Games.

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-That's all for this evening.

0:37:010:37:03

-We'll be back next week with more

-mountain biking from Nant Gwrtheyrn.

0:37:030:37:07

-It's the first round of National

-Downhill Championships.

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-Watch this, hold on tight

-or hide behind the sofa.

0:37:110:37:14

-This lot really go for it.

-Goodnight.

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