It makes the achievement even more impressive than it already was Olympic silver medalist Elinor Barker has revealed that she is expecting her first child and that she was pregnant during the recent Tokyo Olympics. Barker, 27, was part of Great Britain’s women’s team pursuit squad that came second and achieved a silver medal in […]

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“To be honest, it’s not just for me.” Her whole body shaking and a smile never far from her lips, Nicole Turner delivered the sort of interview that shows just how much her silver medal will be cherished for years to come. The 19-year-old came home second in the final of the Women’s S6 50-metre […]

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“The funding isn’t there. Some clubs have closed down because they can’t pay the bills.” Kellie Harrington has no doubt already inspired young girls and boys to lace up the gloves and give the sport of boxing a go. The Dublin native won gold for her country at the Tokyo Olympics only a week ago, […]

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“I do watch the GAA, and I’ll be getting behind our girls now, the Dublin team.” Nothing quite beats match day at Croke Park. Even before you get to the stadium there is a whole buzz about the area, fans have travelled from all over the country, the bars are full, and the shops are […]

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Without her random act of kindness, he might not have made it to the race in time Hansle Parchment, the Jamaican gold medallist who won this year’s 110m hurdles at Tokyo 2020, has tracked down the volunteer who gave him the taxi money to make it to the Olympic Stadium in time for his race. […]

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“You have to dream, that’s what I done, that’s the only advice I’ve got, no secrets, just keep dreaming and never stop dreaming.” Belfast’s Aidan Walsh secured a bronze medal at the Olympics in Tokyo, and would have went on to fight for silver only an ankle injury forced him to withdraw from the tournament. […]

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