From leading wicket takers at cricket to Olympic champions, here’s 9 locals who have put our area on the map.
5. Ellie Downie
Bulwell's Ellie Downie won the All-around 2017 European gymnastics championship to become Britain's first gymnast to win a major all-around title. She made her GB debut back in 2012. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
6. Becky Downie
Bulwell's Becky Downie competed at the 2008 and 2016 Summer Olympics. She is a double European champion and 2014 Commonwealth Games champion on the uneven bars as well as the 2019 World silver medallist. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Elise Christie
Although Scottish-born, Christie has been based in Hucknall for years as she fine-tuned her skills. The short track speed skater is a ten time European gold medalist, including two overall European titles in 2015 and 2016. Photo: Lintao Zhang
8. Mark Footitt
Local lad, and former Papplewick & Linby CC player, Mark Footitt has enjoyed a long county cricket career with Notts, Derbyshire and Surrey. He was called up to the England Ashes squad in 2015 Photo: Laurence Griffiths