‘An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete’ – Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill The inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson. Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds – her mum’s working-class Liverpool, and…
A new event in Spain and the return of Croatia Rally and 81st Rally Poland are among the highlights of the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship calendar, which has been approved following an electronic vote by FIA World Motor Sport Council members. Revving into action with the all-asphalt 42nd Rally…
John has been part of Hamilton Judo Club since 1965 and works as Head of Coaching and Development. His inspirational teaching in adaptive judo, alongside his work with junior and senior judokas, has left a lasting, positive impact on many athletes. In 2019, John was instrumental in launching the club’s…
A cohort of 35 athletes have been offered membership to the Paralympic World Class Programme for 2024/25. The Paralympic WCP is UK Sport’s National Lottery funded initiative supporting the delivery of success at the Paralympic Games and other major Championships. The Paralympic WCP is split into several levels reflecting the…
Laura Muir is set to receive her latest international medal in a field in Fife tomorrow – nine years after the race took place. Working with partners at European Athletics, UK Athletics are grateful to Scottish Athletics for staging a special medal presentation at the Lindsays Short Course XC at…
Alice Robinson and Henrik Kristoffersen made strong starts to the new FIS World Cup season as the duo both scored second-place finishes in the Giant Slalom event in Sölden, Austria. Here is all you need to know: – Starting in bib two, Robinson put down an impressive first run as she…
Great Britain rounded off a fantastic 2024 Tissot UCI Track World Championship campaign in Ballerup, securing a total of 13 medals, with the women’s points, men’s elimination, women’s keirin, and men’s Madison races concluding the final day of competition. Women’s keirin The women’s keirin racing started confidently with both Emma…
INEOS Britannia went into Saturday’s action in Barcelona knowing they needed to win every single race left in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match if they wanted to overhaul defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand. The breeze was too light initially forcing a small postponement, however it picked up…
A group of 65 athletes have been nominated for membership to join the UK Athletics Olympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2024/25. The Olympic WCP is UK Sport’s National Lottery funded initiative to identify, develop and support talented athletes towards medal success at the Olympic Games and other global major…
Conditions were hot, humid and a little wet on Friday at the Mobilty Resort Motegi, 2 hours north of Tokyo. Friday morning’s FP session was held on a dry track with damp patches, while a brief shower interrupted P1, held in the afternoon, for five minutes. Conditions quickly improved soon…
The Changing the Narrative documentary series offers an intimate, fly-on-the-wall experience, capturing the raw journey of young people as we delve into vital topics such as mental and physical health, fashion, religion, music, dietary choices and more, all this while addressing the low participation rate of Black and Asian youth…
A Recruitment firm based in Manchester has more than quadrupled its £10k fundraising target for a leading cancer hospital after hosting an inaugural charity rugby day. The City Recruiter sold nearly 600 tickets for its event at the Etihad Complex on Sunday 29th September for a day of fierce competition and family…
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (ITA), helmed by Jimmy Spithill, came into Tuesday’s action and Race 7 buoyed by their win in the second race on Monday and winds pushing the upper limit of 21 knots again for their Louis Vuitton Cup Final series against INEOS Britannia that stood at 3-3. The British boat started…
In the men’s competition, Great Britain’s Aidan Heslop powered to his fourth win of the season in the Türkiye sunshine to pull away from his title rivals ahead of the Sydney finale in November. Victory number five of the season – her 40th in a stellar career – saw Iffland…
The Handball Sportunion Leoben won the third season victory on Saturday. Without the injured Marek Kovacech, who probably needs to be operated on his knee, the Montan cities celebrated a 37:30 home victory after just under the first half. One of the matchwinners was goalkeeper Daniel Bautista, who shone with…
Team GB rower Imogen Grant, who became an Olympic Champion at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been named among the winners of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Climate Action Awards 2024. Imogen won gold in the lightweight women’s double sculls with teammate Emily Craig at Paris 2024, before starting…
A grandmother who has been forced to sell her house to fund cancer treatment says Life Leisure’s GP referral scheme has been an unexpected lifeline. Sharon Goddard, 68, from Marple, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March 2023. She and her husband Steve are in the process of selling their…
The journey to the Paralympic Games is a monumental undertaking, not just for the athletes but also for the coaches who guide them. A recent study dives into the challenges and pressures faced by Australian coaches as they prepared their athletes for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Through a series of interviews, the study uncovers…
Alinghi Red Bull Racing powered through Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Securing a convincing win in their match against NYYC American Magic, the Swiss Challenger looks to have hit their stride in this second stage of the Round Robin. Barcelona, 5 September 2024 – Coming off a morale-boosting win…
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has been in action for just six days and is already making history with its inclusive feel, spectacular venues and, of course, incredible sporting action. However, today was the turn of the para equestrian events to enter the fray and, with 78 competitors from around the globe,…
An epic test of endurance and strength awaits 336 registered riders from over 40 nations as they prepare to take to take to the start line of the prestigious Haute Route Alpes from Sunday, August 25 to Saturday, August 31. Both 3-day and 7-day options await riders as they head out from the Palais…
To accompany this incredible summer of sport we’re thrilled to share the latest episodes of The Game Changers podcast – featuring fearless women in sport. There are now over 180 episodes available free on all podcast platforms, or listen here on the Fearless Women website. https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers We are activists driving change…
Alinghi Red Bull Racing marked the start of the 37th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta with a victory over the French Orient Express Racing Team in the first match race of the event. While the Swiss Challenger had a solid start on Day 1, the team remains focused on keeping the…
ParalympicsGB, in conjunction with the British Dressage para selectors and Performance Manager Georgina Sharples, can announce that Grade 5 athlete Sophie Wells will now partner the Lady Joseph Trust’s Egebjerggards Samoa at Paris 2024, due to a minor veterinary issue ruling out Don Cara M, owned by Rowland Kinch. Set…
Sport climbing, once perceived as a fringe activity, is now experiencing tremendous growth,becoming one of the most popular modern sports of the past two decades.This young and mixed discipline attracts a diverse audience thanks to its physical andmental benefits. It can be practiced both in nature and in urban environments,…
Emma Hayes, winning Gold with USA Women’s Football Team after only 75 days in charge. To quote the brilliant British journalist Molly McElwee; The ‘most gender-equal Olympics in history’ was a disaster for women. As it turns out, there was not a 50 / 50 split of male and female athletes, but…
James Lichtenstein of the USA rubber-stamped his status as a genuine Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series title contender with a stunning first victory in Oslo on Saturday afternoon. In the women’s competition, Australia’s Rhiannan Iffland stretched her lead and moved one step closer to an eighth King Kahekili trophy…
A team of Stockport swimmers are celebrating a summer of success in the pool. More than 20 swimmers from Stockport Metro Swimming Club, a part of the Life Leisure performance swimming programme which trains at Life Leisure facilities in Stockport, competed in at the British Summer Nationals and the Swim England National Championships in Sheffield…