Beating Germany on their home turf is no mean feat, but that is exactly what Great Britain has done at the conclusion of the first Rowing World Cup of the season in Munich, Germany. Great Britain now leads the overall medal standings, a position that has been dominated by Germany for many years.

Four Scottish Institute of Sport supported hockey players have been playing warm-up matches against Germany in preparation for Beijing. Team GB took on Germany in Dusseldorf (8 - 11 May) and put up a fantastic display.

Scottish Institute of Sport supported athlete Aileen McGlynn smashed the 3km pursuit world record to grab gold on day three of the Paralympic World Cup (7 - 11 may) in Manchester.

Scottish Institute of Sport supported athlete Campbell Walsh won his first major championship gold medal at the weekend when he took victory in the men's K1 at the European Slalom Canoe Championships in Krakow, Poland (9 - 11 May).

Here are the Scottish Institute of Sport supported athletes who have been officially selected to compete on the World stage in team GB at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing so far:

This week the following events include Scottish Institute of Sport supported athletes in action...

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