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Sam Oldham produced fireworks on the pommel at a Sky Live event on Thursday to help mark the six-month countdown for Rio.The 22-year-old gymnast was joined at Sky HQ in Osterley with fellow Sky Academy Sports Scholars Olivia Breen, Savannah Marshall, Jessica Judd, Holly Bradshaw, Mark English and Quillan Isidore.It was an incredible day of action, streamed live across all the countrys Sky sites, and was a chance to see close up some of Britains and Irelands hottest athletes battling for Olympic qualification.Pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw kick-started the day in lively fashion with a morning gym session and stretch class.Up next was a visit to the Sky Academy Skills Studio where Paralympic sprinter and long jumper Olivia Breen and 1500m runner Jessica Judd saw news reports being made. Boxer Savannah Marshall in fighting mood as she reveals her Rio dreams And then it was time for six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy to pass on his wisdom, alongside 800m runner and guest reporter for the day Mark English, Sam, Olivia and Holly on stage for an open Q&A session.Hoy, Britains most successful Olympian who retired from cycling in 2013, said: What a great day at Sky HQ with the Sky Scholars to mark six months to Rio. Its an incredibly exciting time.English, a rapidly rising one-lap athlete from Ireland, added: Meeting Chris was the wow factor. I asked him what he thought set him apart from the rest.He told me that it was the mind-set he had on an average Wednesday in the Winter that differed to his team-mates, and not necessarily the mentality on race day, which was enlightening. Holly Bradshaw leads a stretching session to start the day at Sky on Thursday He also talked about his approach to gym training and was very open, honest and erudite in the knowledge he shared. I was extremely lucky to ask him these questions and can hopefully use his advice to improve over the next six months.It was then time for Marshall to show off her pugilistic skills with a boxing masterclass with Sky Academy mentor and Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson.BMX star Isidore proved an inspiration on two wheels with a spinning session. He admitted: I had a great time but Ive lost my voice with all the shouting!The day was wrapped up as hundreds of Sky staff packed inside the Hub building to witness Sam exhibit his pommel skills next to his mentor and Sky Sports football reporter Geoff Shreeves. Sky Academy Sports Scholars reveal the benefits of the tailored support programme theyve had since London 2012 A weary Oldham, who faces a tense qualifying battle within a very competitive GB gymnastics squad, said: Ive had such an awesome day at Sky for the Sky Scholarships.Its countdown to Rio and Ive got to be on my toes for another six months. Im so proud to be a Sky Scholar.English, who has already run the Olympic qualifying time, added: Knowing Ill be competing on that stage in Rio makes me even more motivated.Its days like these at Sky that show us Scholars the true value of the support we get from the Scholarship. A great day - now for the Olympics!Also See:About the ScholarshipMeet the athletesBlogsVideosGalleriesNike Air Max Womens Sale White . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. Nike Air Max Womens Sale Grey . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. http://www.nikeairmaxwomenssale.com/ . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. 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With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season.Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen has been named Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month for February.The award completes a double for United after midfielder Paul Paton was named Player of the Month over the weekend.United have been rooted to the foot of the table for most of the campaign and remain eight points adrift of Kilmarnock with a game in hand. But the teams performances have improved recently with only one defeat in February, a 3-0 reverse to Motherwell at Tannadice.A draw at Hamilton preceded that match, while United beat Hearts at home and Ross County in Dingwall.Paatelainen told the clubs official website: I appreciate the award, it is very nice. However, I am only a small part of the relative success of February. Paul Paton made it a double for United in February This award is for the whole club.dddddddddddd The players particularly, backroom staff, coaching staff, everybody.The fans have also really played their part. The fantastic backing has always been there but it helps so much. We are all in this together, we are United.Also See:Scottish Premiership videoFixturesTableLive on SkyGet Sky Sports ' ' '