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An Olympic gold medal-winning rower and polar explorer has shared his top tips for aspiring young Jersey athletes to succeed in their sporting dreams.
Alex Gregory MBE's advice is based on a wealth of knowledge gleaned from his varied and exciting career.
One of the world's leading rowers, Alex's career has taken him around the world into competitions ranging from the Olympics - where he took two gold medals - to World Championships - which saw him take five titles, no less.
What a great evening at the Channel Island sports awards last night.
— Alex Gregory (@AlexGregoryGB) February 1, 2019
A huge privilege to present the Sports Personality of the year award to @serenabob & to chat to the amazing @emmabakerITV #CISPOTY @itvchanneltv https://t.co/lUBLC0ywpc
But, for the MBE-holder, rowing has taken him far further than the sporting sphere. He's also now an experienced polar explorer, having become a member of the World First Arctic Rowing Expedition, which saw him and an international crew of athletes make a gruelling journey across the Arctic Ocean.
Exploring some of the world's coldest corners and most dangerous of seas following participation in some of the world's toughest competitions has led the father-of-three through ups and downs - physical and mental.
The cold this weekend has taken me back to the long, cold, grey times rowing in the Arctic. The monotony of those featureless days at sea with 24 hour sunlight was all part of the challenge.
— Alex Gregory (@AlexGregoryGB) March 18, 2018
@BremontWatches built to last in extreme environments! pic.twitter.com/xhuG4tF2NC
But the rower has triumphed over all adversity, coming out smiling and ready to share his story and inspire others.
That's exactly what he did at this year's Channel Islands Sports Personality of the Year Awards, after which he shared with Express his top tips for the island's young aspiring sports stars...
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