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Last week, Sky Academy Sports Scholar Siobhan-Marie OConnor teamed up with Athlete Mentor Tom Reed for a Sky Sports Living for Sport School visit at Siobhans old secondary school, Ralph Allen College in Bath. With the swimming qualifiers for the 2016 Rio Olympics fast approaching we caught up with Sports Scholar Siobhan and heres what she had to say…What has it been like coming back to your old school and seeing some of your old teachers? OConnor was joined on her visit by Sky Sports athlete mentor Tom Reed Its been really nice to come back to my old school and walk the corridors that are so familiar. I have really happy memories of my time here, I loved being able to see my friends every day. My teachers were so great with helping me balance school work with training, so its really nice to come back today with Sky Academy.And how was meeting Tom Reed and being involved in the Sky Sports Living for Sport session? Ive actually seen Tom around the Bath University campus so it was a bit weird seeing him at my old school. The session was great too, the kids looked like they were really enjoying themselves. I would have loved to be part of something like this when I was at school. How did you get into swimming?I started swimming when I was seven years old. My Dad is really into his sports so its safe to say I tried a lot of sports before I tried swimming. Who was your childhood hero? Why?Rebecca Adlington for sure. I remember watching her double gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on TV. Shes such an inspiration and it was so amazing being on the same team with her at London 2012. She is such a lovely lady and has always been so kind and supportive.How many hours do you spend training a week?A lot! We have 10 swimming sessions a week - two every day apart from Wednesdays and Saturdays where we only have one. On average Ill cover 6km a session. On top of that we also have five land sessions, which can be anything from gym sessions to strength and conditioning. Whats the worst thing about swimming?I love swimming which is why I do it but the sacrifices to be the best swimmer I can, can be hard. I cant just drop everything and go out and see my friends. I also have to be careful with what I eat although I do love a box of Bens cookies! You have to treat yourself every now and then!What was it like competing at the London 2012 Olympics? OConnor is setting her sights on a successful Olympics this summer in Rio London was an unforgettable experience, definitely a career highlight for me. I was only 16 when selected and I was the youngest Team GB swimmer. What does Rio mean to you?The Olympic Games is a huge opportunity to compete at the highest level and an incredible, life-changing experience for any athlete. Im four years older, and like to think four years wiser than my first Olympics, so Im going into the next couple of weeks and months prepared and will be the very best I can be. Whats it like being a Sky Academy Sports Scholar?Its so great, Im one of 11 scholars in a variety of different sports. The best thing about it is that were all on the same journey, with the same end goal, so we have a lot in common. How has Sky Academy helped you in your swimming career to date?The support we get is unbelievable. The scholarship has helped me leave no stone unturned. Ive been able to go to altitude camps, and Ive just come back from a training camp in Australia, which was so beneficial. Were you into sports at school?I was yes, I did PE as an A-level at Ralph Allen. As a child I was into most sports, in fact there probably wasnt a sport I didnt try! However, as I got a little older, swimming became the focus and other sports took a back seat. I still follow most sports as a spectator and support Bath rugby and Arsenal!What was your favourite subject?I really loved PE and I think it has really helped me with my swimming. With swimming being a power to weight sport its so important being able to understand how the body works. Did you struggle with swimming and school? OConnor took part in a sports session during her visit I really did, and I ended up dropping A-levels as I couldnt manage the work load. I was missing lessons because of training or competitions. I even remember falling asleep a lot in lessons! Quick Fire Questions:What is your favourite Instagram filter?PerpetuaWhats your favourite cheat meal?A box of Bens cookiesWhat is your favourite TV box set to watch?FriendsWhat is your favourite takeaway?Fish and Chips Kyrie Irving Jersey . -- Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson is being checked for a possible concussion after blowing a tire on his way to the first workout of spring training. Jaylen Brown Jersey . 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The Mercedes duo of three-time Canadian Grand Prix champion Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has won all six races to start the season, finishing one-two in the last five.Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) - Daniel Sedin scored twice, including the winner halfway through the third, to lead the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. Radim Vrbata had a goal and an assist and Derek Dorsett also scored for the Canucks, who have won four of their last five. Ryan Miller allowed three goals on 26 shots in the win. John Carlson had two goals and an assist and Brooks Laich also scored for the Capitals, who have lost four of five. Braden Holtby stopped 28 shots in the loss. We just have to be more ready for teams that we dont see that often, said Carlson. We played a good game, but we just didnt give ourselves a chance to win it. Washington had tied the game early in the third, but the Canucks went on top on the power play as Henrik Sedin sent a backhand saucer pass through the neutral zone to the left wing for Daniel, who blasted a shot over the left shoulder of Holtby for a 4-3 lead at 9:39. For us to be successful, we need good special teams and of course on the power play we needed to find a way to score some power play goals and help the team, said Vrbata. We switched some things around in the set up and it paid off today. Washington pulled Holtby with just under two minutes to play, but was unable to net the equalizer. Vancouver scored the only goal of the first period after a shortt pass from Bo Horvat inside the left circle went to the slot and Dorsett wristed it over the glove of Holtby with 2:02 to play in the frame.dddddddddddd. Washington tied the game 2:45 into the second after Nicklas Backstrom sent a pass from the left corner to the circle where Carlson slapped it home. Skating on the power play, the Canucks took a 2-1 advantage as Daniel Sedin chipped in a feed from his brother halfway through the frame, and the team added another power-play marker less than three minutes later as Vrbata banged home a rebound from the left side. The Caps, though, cut their deficit to one at 14:43 of the second as Carlsons big blast from the high slot went through several players in front of the net. Washington then tied the game at 4:39 of the third on a beautiful goal from Laich, who took a feed from Eric Fehr and slipped the puck between his legs before quickly lifting it into the net for his first of the season. Game Notes Vancouver continues its seven-game road trip in Pittsburgh on Thursday ... Washington hits the road for three games starting in Carolina on Thursday ... Vancouver went 3-for-4 on the power play, while Washington failed to score on its one chance ... Vancouver won both matchups with Washington this season, having taken a 4-2 victory at home on Oct. 26. ' ' '