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Meet Lancashire's Olympians

With Rio 2016 only days away, we take a look at all the Lancashire athletes who will be competing at this year's Olympic Games.

Colin Ainscough
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On Aug 1, 2016
1

Bradley Wiggins - Road Race

He may not hail from Lancashire originally, but we've claimed him as one of our own since living in Eccleston, near Chorley.

2

Dan Bibby - Rugby 7s

The Kirkham lad has book his spot on Team GB’s 7s squad, with rugby union set to be featured at the Olympics for the first time in 92 years.

3

Steven Burke - Cycling

Burke who hails from Colne won gold in the London 2012 games.

4

Samantha Murray - Modern Pentathlon

Preston's Samantha Murray won a silver medal at London 2012, let's hope she can go one better in Rio.

5

Polly Swann - Rowing

Rio will be Lancaster-born rower Polly's first Olympics.

6

Graeme Thomas - Rowing

Graeme Thomas switched from rugby union to rowing at the age of 20, and now at the age of 27 is heading to Rio.

7

Francesca Halsall - Swimming

Southport's Fran Halsall swam in five events at London 2012 and claimed her first World title in 2015 as part of the 4x100m mixed relay team.

8

Sophie Hitchon - Hammer

The Burnley-born athlete holds the British record with a throw of 73.86m.

9

Michael Rimmer - 800m

Michael from Southport made his Olympic debut at the Beijing 2008.

10

Scott Durant - Rowing

The Lancaster-born rower won World Championship bronze in the men’s four and claimed gold in the same race at the European Championships in 2015.

11

Holly Bradshaw - Pole Vault

Holly who hails from Preston, finished in the top eight at London 2012 before claiming European indoor gold in 2013.

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Kirsty Mackay - Hockey

Blackpool's Kirsty MacKay is a goalkeeper for England national women's field hockey team.

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