These are nine of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen from in and around Luton.
5. Dele Ali
Dele Ali, born in Milton Keynes, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team
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6. Gail Emms
Gail Emms achieved international success in Badminton doubles tournaments. She was born in Hitchin, but attended Dame Alice Harpur School in Bedford. Emms won gold at the 2006 World Championships in Madrid, 2004 European Championships in Geneva and a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games with partner Nathan Robertson (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Laureus) Photo: Chris Jackson
7. Paula Radcliffe
Famous long distance runner Paula Radcliffe, moved to Oakley, Bedfordshire when she was 12 years old. Radcliffe joined the Bedford & County Athletics club and is now a three-time winner of the London Marathon, a three time New York Marathon Champion and a Chicago Marathon winner (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for IAAF) Photo: Jordan Mansfield
8. Harry Winks
Footballer Harry Winks was born and grew up in Hemel Hempstead, and plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England squad. He has played in a Champions League Final and has six international caps for his country (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson