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Inspiring The Next Generation Of Military Olympians

Fresh from her golden triumph in Rio, Olympic Army rower Major Heather Stanning is helping the Army find the Olympic champions of the future.
 
The Army Sports Control board's today announced its plans to help the most talented soldiers become even more competitive.
 
The Elite Sports Programme's been running since 2014, but now TASS, the Talented Athletes scholarship scheme is going to be supporting British soldiers.
 
Major Stanning, meanwhile, has told Forces TV she's undecided about whether to continue her rowing career following her gold medal triumph in Rio. 
 
 
 

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