The next six months will be painful for Siobhan-Marie OConnor if the last few years is anything to go by. Miles and miles of laps. Head in the water. Hours in the gym. Being away from home for two months during winter training.Pushing your body to the limit and giving up what you love is what being the best in the world is all about. Rio is approaching fast and although Siobhan has had a stunning 2015, competition for places will be immense. So what is the Sky Academy Sports Scholar thinking about? How is she coping with the stresses of qualifying? Here are Siobhans thoughts..... 1. WITH SIX MONTHS TO GO, SUM UP YOUR FEELINGS IN THREE WORDSExcited. Motivated. Sore!2. WHO IS YOUR OLYMPIC HERO AND WHY?Becky Adlington. Watching her on the TV when she was at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 was incredible and so inspiring.Being on the same GB team with her in London was an honour! She is such a lovely lady and has always been so kind and supportive. Siobhan has been racking up the medals around the world over the last year 3. WHAT DOES THE OLYMPICS TRULY 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.Competing at the home Olympics in London was a dream come true and an experience like no other that I will always be so grateful for.4. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION?I think it takes all sorts to become an Olympic Champion. The common factors are someone who is hardworking, dedicated, talented and driven to succeed.5. WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS YOU WILL PACK FOR BRAZIL?My swimming costumes, goggles and swimming hat!6. THERE ARE AROUND 268,000 MINUTES BEFORE RIO. WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS FOR YOU IN THAT TIME?Train hard, focus on doing everything I can to improve and to be the best athlete I can be. Stay relaxed and most importantly, enjoy the journey. Rebecca Adlington won double gold at the Beijing Olympics 7. HOW DO YOU TRY TO STAY CALM WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE OLYMPICS?Before a race I go through my race questions that I have practised with my sport psychologist which are really helpful.It ensures I am focused on the things I need to do to swim the best race I can, and to not let nerves get in the way.During training, I try to just take each day at a time and make sure I do the best I can in each session to get the most out of myself, rather than think too far ahead. Its really important to be happy and I have realised how important that is to swim fast!WHATS COMING UP FOR OUR SCHOLARS..............JAN 16 - MARCH 5: Siobhan-Marie OConnor, AustraliaFEB 3-5: Jack Bateson, Bocskai tournament in HungaryFEB 3: Mark English, racing in Dusseldorf FEB 4: Rio Olympics - 6 months to goFEB 6-7: Elise Christie, World Cup in DresdenFEB 13-19: Quillan Isidore, training camp in Zolder, Belgium Also See: About the Scholarship Meet the athletes Blogs Videos Galleries Cheap Basketball Shoes Free Shipping . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. Cheap Basketball Shoes Authentic . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.wholesalebasketballshoes.com/ . The Islanders dealt Thomas Vanek to the Montreal Canadiens after less than a year on Long Island. Meanwhile, the Oilers dealt long-time sniper Ales hemsky to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick in 2014 and a third-rounder in 2015. Cheap Basketball Shoes . The 19-year-old Olsen played 34 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL this season. In that time, hes recorded 17 goals and 17 assists with 36 penalty minutes. Wholesale Nike Basketball Shoes . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. LONDON -- West Bromwich Albion began the new Premier League season with a promising 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday.The Midlands club took all three points as Salomon Rondons second-half header in the 74th minute proved enough to defeat uninspiring Palace at Selhurst Park.It was the Baggies first competitive fixture since it was announced that Chinese investor Guochuan Lai had agreed a takeover deal.Alan Pardews Palace had been the more creative team without looking likely to score amid West Broms impressive defending.ddddddddddddFrom a 74th-minute free-kick, substitute James McClean crossed toward Rondon and the striker, under little pressure, comfortably headed beyond Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey inside the far post. ' ' '