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Kerr beats his greatest rival and the national record - but not Cole Hocker
Josh Kerr ran the race of his life, the only problem was so did someone else - and it wasn't Jakob Ingebrigtsen Kerr clocked a new national record as he upgraded Tokyo 1500m bronze to silver but American outsider Cole Hocker saw that and raised
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Nelly Korda looking to extend illustrious family legacy with Olympic title defence
By Charlie Bennett in Paris You wouldn’t want to face the Kordas on a family sports day. With tennis and golf major titles decorating the mantlepiece, the Americans are one of the biggest sporting dynasties in the world right now – with all
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Bainbridge 'heartbroken' as weather hampers sailing medal push in Marseille
By Will Castle Team GB sailor Connor Bainbridge is ‘heartbroken’ after seeing his chances to thrive on the Olympic stage limited by adverse weather in Marseille. Halifax’s Bainbridge was one of the many to fall victim to a lack of wind on the
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Micky Beckett ready to leave it all on the water in search of Olympic medal
By Will Castle Team GB sailor Micky Beckett is ready to go hell for leather to win a medal after his men’s dinghy final was postponed. Solva-born Beckett was meant to be sailing for a place on the podium on day 11, but his medal race fell victim
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Ellie Aldridge frustrated after more race cancellations in Marseille
By Will Castle Team GB sailor Ellie Aldridge has expressed frustration after adverse weather once again brought play to a halt in Marseille. Aldridge was unable to compete in Race 6 of the Formula Kite series, with the lack of wind making kiting
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Charlie Dobson proud of Olympic showing despite missing out on 400m final
A proud Charlie Dobson felt there was no more he could have done to make an Olympic final on debut as he reflected on an ‘incredible experience’ in Paris. Dobson finished fourth in his semi-final, clocking 44.48s, not enough to see him through
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Olympic debutant inspired after getting a taste for competing on the biggest stage
Erin McNiece relished her step into the unknown as she made her Olympic sport climbing bow in Paris. The 20-year-old from Rodmersham finished tenth in her boulder semi-final, with lead to follow on Thursday – the scores are then combined and the
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Team GB sailors eyeing medal on final day of Olympic racing
Team GB sailors John Gimson and Anna Burnet have their eyes set on adding to their Olympic medal haul and are nicely placed going into the mixed multihull medal race. The couple on and off the water finished the opening series with three more strong
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Teenage skateboarder hopes Olympic debut in Paris will inspire young girls
It barely felt real, but 16-year-old skateboarder Lola Tambling really is an Olympian. The Saltash teenager found herself in the same heat as Tokyo bronze medallist Sky Brown in the prelims of the women’s park competition. With just the top
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Ellie Aldridge left frustrated by sailing turbulence in Marseille
By Libby Jennings Ellie Aldridge was left frustrated on the quayside after a disrupted day of sailing at Paris 2024. The Poole sailor remains in a good position in the women's kite class after recording a fourth-place finish in Monday's only
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Gimson and Burnet keep sailing medal hopes alive at Paris 2024
By Libby Jennings Team GB sailors John Gimson and Anna Burnet were pleased to survive another day on the water as they kept their medal hopes alive at Paris 2024. The couple on and off the water recorded a fifth and two fourth place finishes
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Sailing sensation eyes Olympic glory and has set sights on Brisbane 2032
By Mohamed Hamza, Sportsbeat Sailing sensation James Foster has only just left university but he is already setting his sights on earning an Olympic berth following selection for a prestigious sporting programme. The Poole mariner, a recent
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Boccia star following Paralympic icons after being selected for prestigious programme
Lee Maddison has been selected for a prestigious sporting programme which will see him follow Paralympic greats Ellie Simmonds, Hollie Arnold, and Ade Adepitan. The 37-year-old from County Durham has been the highest English ranking boccia player
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Olympic debutant Houlden hails 'life-changing' financial support
By Paul Martin at Centre Aquatique Diver Jordan Houlden hailed the ‘life-changing’ impact of National Lottery funding after fulfilling a lifelong dream and making his Olympic debut. The 26-year-old finished fourth in the preliminary round of
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Second generation pole vault star looks to replicate father's success
By Will Castle, Sportsbeat Pole vaulting is a family affair for Sophie Ashurst and she has set her sights on building on her father’s legacy after selection for a prestigious sporting programme. Ashurst, 21, is a rising star in British athletics
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Jack Laugher defends Olympic village food following Peaty outburst
By Paul Martin at Centre Aquatique Jack Laugher defended the quality of food in the Olympic village following an outburst by his fellow aquatics ace Adam Peaty. The swimmer slammed the catering options as ‘not good enough’ in an interview with
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Emma Finucane becomes British cycling's golden girl as women's team sprint win gold
Laura Kenny asked Emma Finucane to speak her name on a voice note so she could pronounce it correctly on live TV. But, after leading Great Britain to a famous team sprint victory, the new golden girl of cycling underlined why hers is now likely
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The 'Emma Hayes effect' sees USA women's football team into Olympic semi-finals
Emma Hayes didn't win seven Women's Super League titles with Chelsea by chopping and changing a winning formula. So, if the vocal fans that follow the USA women's football team on social media were expecting anything else, they get used to being
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GB women's hockey captain praises team's strength of character in quarter-final loss
Charlotte Watson’s maiden taste of the Olympics has made her all the more determined to ensure it is not her last. Watson was part of the Team GB women’s hockey side beaten 3-1 by the Netherlands last night as the reigning champions proved too
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Say hello to the new Olympic water sport that could rival the Ally Pally at Christmas
If your idea of a Boat Race is two teams in different shades of blue puffing down the Thames then think again - welcome to kayak cross, the viral sporting hit of these Olympics. Stoke's Joe Clarke and British team-mate Kimberley Woods took silver
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British public being educated on water safety this summer
The summer months are a time when the British public flock to the seaside and jet off to sunnier beach destinations to enjoy the school summer holidays, but it is also the busiest time of the year for RNLI volunteers and lifeguards. In a bid
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Nick Percy is eyeing up LA 2028 after revelling in Olympic debut in Paris
Nick Percy made sure to enjoy every moment of his Olympic debut at the Stade de France, competing in the men’s discus. The 29-year-old combines his athletics career with a role as head of sport at a school in the Isle of Wight, an unusual combination
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Katy Marchant hopes to have done all mums proud with Olympic gold
Katy Marchant hopes she has done all mums proud after winning an emotional Olympic gold in front of her two-year-old son. The Leeds cyclist had Arthur two years ago but was back on the boards within eight months and in Paris spearheaded Team GB
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GB's Jessie Knight books place in women's 400m semi-finals after hearty repechage run
Jessie Knight did not do things easily but she got the job done as she booked her place in the semi-finals of the Olympic 400m hurdles. The Epsom athlete was going in the repechage in the event, and knew that only a top-two finish would be enough
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Dani Rowe says Britain's track cyclists are 'hot medal favourites' in Paris
London 2012 hero Dani Rowe believes Britain’s track cyclists will have the absent Katie Archibald in their minds when they go for gold this week. Archibald, 30, was due to be a key part of the women’s team pursuit, omnium and madison teams in Paris
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Emma Finucane's first coach reveals her early talent on two wheels
Plenty in Carmarthen will be pinching themselves at one of their own becoming an Olympic champion but few are prouder than Robyn Davies. The Towy Riders stalwart was Emma Finucane’s first coach when she walked through the doors aged six and has
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Brits' BBQ recycling knowledge not as hot as it should be this summer
As warmer weather has returned to the UK, sun-starved Brits are planning to have an average of five BBQs this summer, generating 4.5bn pieces of plastic, from sausage packs to plastic cups. New research today reveals that over 200m pieces of BBQ
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Wine buffs fooled in undercover stunt
Wine buffs at a royal show jumping event thought they were indulging in gourmet, expensive wine – but were duped into drinking alcohol from a major supermarket chain and were fooled by its quality and appeal. The hilarious video shows a flamboyant
