Interview with Jody Cundy, Para Cyclist...

The transcript discusses the transition from the Beijing Olympics to the upcoming London event, emphasizing the importance of each day leading up to it. It explains the qualification process for the Paralympic team, highlighting the need to secure places before finalizing team members. Performance at World Championships is crucial for selection, given the limited spots available. The speaker reflects on the success of the Beijing games and expresses optimism for the London event, noting that the team is in a better position than before.

What is the main challenge in finalizing the Paralympic team for London?

• The team members are already decided.

• The need to qualify places before selecting team members.

• The lack of interest in the Paralympics.

• The absence of a selection committee.

How can athletes increase their chances of being selected for the team?

• By participating in local events.

• By training alone without a coach.

• By winning medals at World Championships.

• By focusing only on the Paralympic games.

What is a significant factor that makes team selection competitive?

• The absence of a selection process.

• The lack of qualified athletes.

• The abundance of world champions and limited places.

• The focus on non-competitive sports.

What was the impact of the Beijing games on the cycling teams?

• It set a low standard for future games.

• It had no impact on future preparations.

• It was a disappointing performance.

• It established a high standard to follow.

What is the outlook for the London games according to the speaker?

• The team is not prepared.

• The team has no chance of winning.

• The team is in a better position than before Beijing.

• The team is expected to perform poorly.