Sport Relief at Millennium Point 2006
More than 6,000 people gathered under blue skies at Millennium Point to take
part in Sport Relief. From the Start at Millennium Point the milers headed
down Curzon Street, onto Moor Street Queensway before turning towards the
finish line. Milers were joined by a whole host of famous faces including
Sir Steve Redgrave, Jane Sixsmith, Sir Digby Jones and Graham Taylor.
The Sport Relief Red Sock was central to the experience of everyone taking
part. Each ?Miler? who took part at the start was wearing one red sock, and
at the finish line they were presented with a second to make a pair, and
show the world that they had socked it to poverty.
The start/finish arena was also the place for a whole host of free family
entertainment, including a performance by the Junior World Bollywood
Champion from Shri Academy of Dance. Birmingham's superb SportsFest
initiative will also offering you have-a-go sessions in a whole range of
sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Football, Rugby, and Athletics! Further to
this there were activities for children with disabilities.
Saturday 15th July-2006
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BBC TV Sport Reporter Ian Winter meets the runners |
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Dressed for the heat |
The Conlon's Family from Quinton |
Deanna Botfield and Karen Mansbridge |
Larger than Life Fancy Dress Team |
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BBC Radio WM Presenter Danny Kelly |
Danny with Jane Sixsmith |
Waiting for the start |
On your marks. Jane Sixsmith and Sir Digby Jones at front. |
On their way |
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First past the post in the first race. after just 5 minutes |
BBC Midlands Today runner Bob Hockenhull |
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Five time Olympic rowing champ Sir Steve Redgrave took part with his two
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Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Mike Sharpe talks to Nikki Tapper on Radio WM |
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The Bartrick and Berry family |
The Aston Villa mascot, Hercules the Lion, ran the Mile twice |
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Ronin and Mad Mike
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Awase Yaseem and Batman running for Children with disabilities charity |
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Blues Brothers |
Shri Academy of Dance. |
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