Zoë Gillings: Snowboardcross Rider

Zoë Gillings is the British No.1 snowboardcross rider. Born and bred on the Isle of Man, Zoë started skiing when she was 4 yrs old and first strapped a board to her feet at the age of ten. She has dominated the youth and junior category of the sport for the last nine years and, in 2006, took part in her first Winter Olympics in Turin.

Zoë says of her role with McDonald's Olympic hopefuls: 'It's so important to get young people thinking about their lifestyles at as early an age as possible. Plus I really hope that I can play some part in showing people that you can help keep fit and healthy by taking part in a wide range of activities including those you might not traditionally think of - like snowboarding.'

Zoë's Career highlights to date:

• 2004- 1st World cup snowboardcross event Saas Fee, Switzerland
• 2004- 1st World cup snowboardcross event Valle Nevado, Chile
• 2004- 2nd World cup snowboardcross event Valle Nevado, Chile
• 2004- 1st British championships snowboardcross event Les Deux Alpes, France
• 2006- Snowboardcross final, Winter Olympics, Turin
• 2006- Champion at the British Indoor Snowboard Cross Championships, Milton Keynes