Olympic swimming great Cate Campbell was inspired to rebuild her career after ‘choking’ at the Olympics by heartwarming letters from two young sisters. Campbell, 29, was the world record holder ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and was an overwhelming favourite to win the 50m and 100m freestyle. However, in what she now describes as ‘the … Read more
Women’s single sculls (W1x) Victoria Thornley (Club: Leander Club / Hometown: Wrexham) Coach: Paul Reedy Women’s pair (W2-) Helen Glover (Marlow RC / Penzance) Polly Swann (Univ. of Edinburgh & Leander Club / Edinburgh) Coach: Hamish Burrell Lightweight women’s double sculls (LW2x) Emily Craig (University of London BC / Mark Cross) Imogen Grant (Cambridge Univ. … Read more
Women’s single sculls (W1x) Victoria Thornley (Club: Leander Club / Hometown: Wrexham) Coach: Paul Reedy Women’s pair (W2-) Helen Glover (Marlow RC / Penzance) Polly Swann (Univ. of Edinburgh & Leander Club / Edinburgh) Coach: Hamish Burrell Lightweight women’s double sculls (LW2x) Emily Craig (University of London BC / Mark Cross) Imogen Grant (Cambridge Univ. … Read more
Cody Simpson reveals the shocking moment that inspired him to swap pop stardom for a swimming career – as he aims for Olympic glory By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:23 BST, 5 June 2021 | Updated: 16:12 BST, 5 June 2021 Cody Simpson is working hard to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. … Read more
Former Olympic showjumping coach, 54, appears in court charged with a string of sexual offences against a young woman By Emer Scully For Mailonline Published: 14:03 BST, 4 June 2021 | Updated: 14:03 BST, 4 June 2021 A former Olympic showjumping coach today appeared in court to deny a string of sexual offences against a … Read more