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Emma Wilson guaranteed Olympic medal ahead of final day of action
Windsurfer Emma Wilson has guaranteed herself a sailing medal, though what colour and when she gets it remains at the vagaries of the weather. Sailing is taking place nearly 500 miles south of Paris in Marseille and while the weather is glorious
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Samantha Redgrave claims sweet silver in women's four after surgery and back problems
Samantha Redgrave claimed a hard-earned Olympic silver medal in the women’s four. The Gateshead rower combined with Helen Glover, Rebecca Shorten and Esme Booth to reach the podium in Paris. After the women's quad bested the Netherlands in
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Refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba ready to inspire at Paris 2024
Remarkable refugee trailblazer Cindy Ngamba hopes her emotional Olympic debut can inspire millions of others battling similar levels of adversity across the world. The Cameroonian-born boxer, who is representing the Refugee Olympic Team having
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It was a day for mothers as Helen Glover wins silver an hour after Hodgkins-Byrne
Helen Glover won Olympic silver as two British mothers reached the podium inside an hour on the rowing lake. The Penzance star joined forces with Rebecca Shorten, Samantha Redgrave and Esme Booth to add to her two golds and become the first British
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The National lottery support Fulham Reach Boat Club to make rowing accessible
On the day that Britain secured three Olympic rowing medals in an hour at Paris 2024, The National Lottery helped Fulham Reach Boat Club carry out crucial work to make the sport accessible to all. Based by Hammersmith Bridge in London, they hosted
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Rower Rebecca Shorten basking in glow of Olympic silver medal
Belfast rower Rebecca Shorten revelled in an Olympic silver medal a long time in the making. The 30-year-old has been the rock in Team GB’s women's four and combined with Helen Glover, Samantha Redgrave and Esme Booth to reach the podium in Paris
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Sir Steve Redgrave thinks that Paris 2024 might not be the end for Helen Glover
Sir Steve Redgrave would not be surprised if fellow rowing titan Helen Glover continued her Olympic exploits into 2028 as the Team GB veteran secured her fourth Olympic medal in Paris. Glover was part of the women’s crew who settled for silver
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Heather Watson and Katie Boulter revelling in on and off court bond at Olympics
Heather Watson and Katie Boulter struck up a bond to last a lifetime after an unforgettable experience together at the Olympics. Guernsey ace Watson, 32, and close friend Boulter suffered a quarter-final defeat in Paris as they went down in straight
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Joe Fraser delighted with fifth-placed finish in all-around Paris final
Joe Fraser said he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ after soaring to a superb fifth-placed finish in the men’s all-around Olympic final. The Birmingham tumbler has suffered a torrid time with injuries over the last 18 months but put on an eye-catching show
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Alex Wise rues disappointing end to 'pleasure' of an Olympic experience
Alex Wise rued a ‘very disappointing’ end to his Olympic debut as he bowed out the men’s individual archery competition in the last 32. The day after fellow Geordie Kieran Reilly claime d a BMX silver, Wise was looking to keep his own medal
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Oli Wilkes wins Olympic bronze in Men's four months after almost giving up on rowing
Matlock rower Oli Wilkes revealed he nearly quit the sport 18 months before winning Olympic bronze. Wilkes joined forces with Freddie Davidson, Matt Aldridge and David Ambler to reach the podium in the men’s four event. The 29-year-old was
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Jake Jarman bids for podium in individual finals
Jake Jarman believes his impressive all-around performance will stand him in good stead as he bids for a medal-laden Olympic weekend. The Peterborough gymnast finished seventh in the Arena Bercy showpiece and recorded the highest scores of the
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Matt Aldridge thrilled with Olympic bronze in Men's four after difficult start
Matt Aldridge was delighted with Olympic bronze after a turbulent run-in to his Games debut. The Christchurch rower joined forces with Freddie Davidson, Oli Wilkes, and David Ambler to reach the podium in the men’s four event. After two smooth
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International rookie Rebecca Wilde overjoyed to win Olympic bronze
Rebecca Wilde was overjoyed at winning a brilliant Olympic bronze in just her third international race. The Trull rower combined with Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne to soar onto the podium in the women’s double sculls event. Wilde has overcome injury
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Team GB teenager forced to keep Olympic selection under wraps at school prom
Megan Havers revealed she was forced to keep her Olympic debut a secret as she attended her post-GCSEs school prom. But after roaring into the archery third round in Paris, her mobile phone just won’t stop vibrating as the whole of Leicester throw
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Amber Rutter is a women's role model says British Shooting leader Steven Seligmann
British Shooting team leader Steven Seligmann has hailed Amber Rutter as a role model to women in sport ahead of Paris 2024. Rutter will take to the start line in the French capital just three months after giving birth to her son Tommy after an
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Penny Healey disappointed to see Olympic debut end
Penny Healey’s Olympic debut ended at the round of 64 stage as the archer was beaten by Jeon Hun-young in the women’s individual competition. The 19-year-old from Telford qualified in 52nd, giving her a tough opening knockout clash against an opponent
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Eyes were on Nathan Hales as he won gold, which British shooting needs says Seligmann
British Shooting team leader Steven Seligmann has credited Nathan Hales as the inspiration needed to bring more eyes to the sport of shooting. Hales, 28, stormed to men's trap victory for Team GB in a new Olympic record on the fourth day of Paris
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Gran urges Brits to get bites checked after spider bite almost kills her
A gran has issued a warning to Brits to get bites checked by doctors - after a nip from a spider turned into a gaping hole in her belly that nearly killed her. Karen Ashmore feels lucky to be alive after she was unknowingly bitten by a spider
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Bryony Pitman out of archery but hails 'incredible' Olympic experience at Invalides
Bryony Pitman hailed an ‘incredible experience’ after her Olympic archery campaign ended at the last 32 stage. The 27-year-old from Brighton began her morning by beating Mexico’s Angela Ruiz and was back on the Invalides stage just 15 minutes later
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Laura Stephens finds herself on form as she enters maiden Olympic final
Laura Stephens walked away from Paris La Défense Arena this morning knowing that she had not done herself justice. She made up for it and then some as she booked her place in the final of the 200m butterfly of Paris 2024. Stephens claimed the
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Team GB shooter Lucy Hall relishing Olympic debut
Malton shooter Lucy Hall revelled in her first experience of the Olympic Games. The 20-year-old narrowly missed out on the final of the women’s trap competition, finishing 14th in qualification. Hall still relished every moment of her debut
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Research reveals a quarter of children have never had an eye test
New research has revealed a quarter of children have never had an eye test, with the uptake remaining low now for the past 15 years in the UK. This is despite over a quarter (26%) of parents saying their child had experienced problems at school
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New approach decisive for Dina Asher-Smith, says Asha Philip
Asha Philip believes Dina Asher Smith's new approach could be decisive in this weekend's Olympic 100m final. Asher-Smith begins her campaign at their Stade de France on Friday having amicably split with long-time coach John Blackie to join Edrick
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Keanna Macinnes edged out of 200m butterfly final by compatriot
Keanna Macinnes narrowly missed out on a place in the Olympic final on a night where a new swimming superstar brought the house down at Paris 2024. Léon Marchand won two individual gold medals in the same session, the first swimmer ever to do so
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Freya Black looking to the future after bowing out of Paris 2024
Olympic newcomer Freya Black is looking to the future after her sailing campaign ended in Marseille. Goudhurst's Black, 23, was making her debut in the women's 49er fleet alongside experienced Olympian Saskia Tidy. After 12 races only the top
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Leon Marchand: history-maker, world record holder, Olympic gold medallist and...
The familiar tune of ‘La Marseillaise’ rung around Paris La Défense Arena as Léon Marchand raised his arm to give a massive fist pump. ‘Marchons, marchons…’, a quarter of an hour earlier, it was ‘Marchand, Marchand’. The 22-year-old has now
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Georgia Taylor-Brown left wondering what might have been at Paris 2024
Manchester's Georgia Taylor-Brown was left to reflect on what might have been after just missing the triathlon medals in Paris. Taylor-Brown is ranked just outside the world's top 20 but was right in the mix after the swim and bike. But she
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Tom Hall dares to dream as he shoots into Olympic quarter finals
Tom Hall admits he is daring to dream after a battle of the Brits triumph propelled him into the Olympic quarter-finals. The Kenilworth archery star, 33, beat namesake and fellow Team GB ace Conor Hall in a 6-5 Paris thriller on Wednesday evening
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Eco-teens easing parents' worry about spiking summer bills
With the summer holidays now in full swing, 63% of parents are worried about the rising cost of household bills due to the increased number of people at home with more free time. However, with 82% of teenagers saying they believe it’s important
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Pre-loved school items available free at Ealing Broadway
THE popular School Uniform Store is returning to Ealing Broadway shopping centre this August, to help families find essential items ahead of the new school year. From this Saturday (3) to Sunday, August 18 (10am-4pm), families will be able to pick
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West Ealing babies nursery rated Outstanding by Ofsted
A NURSERY in West Ealing is celebrating its second ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted. Busy Bees West Ealing Baby in Green Man Passage was recognised for implementing ‘an exceptionally well-designed curriculum’. Staff were recognised for their relationships
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Views sought on Ealing power grid supply point
PLANS by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks to develop its network supplied by the Ealing Grid Supply Point are going out for public consultation. Grid Supply Points – or GSPs – are the points where SSEN’s own network connects with the
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Richardson hails National Lottery funding after Paris Olympic win
Grateful Lewis Richardson reckons family and financial support can catapult him towards a stunning Olympic gold in Paris. The Colchester boxing star, 27, became the first and only British fighter to win his bout at the North Paris Arena with a
