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PureGym announces new centre at Ealing Broadway
A PUREGYM is set to open at Ealing Broadway shopping centre, next to Primark and Boots. There will be a dedicated women’s workout area offering female members total privacy in a fun, friendly space. Andrew Rollings, centre director at Ealing
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Jack Laugher confident of breaking China's diving gold streak
By Charlie Bennett in Paris Jack Laugher believes he can break China’s diving hegemony today and dash their hopes of completing a Parisian golden clean sweep. The Chinese are hoping to become the first nation to win every diving title on offer
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European champion Laville expects Olympic fever to grip Pickleball English OPEN
European singles champion Louis Laville expects Olympic fever to take hold of Telford for this week's Skechers English Pickleball OPEN. Wimbledon’s Laville, 28, flies the flag for Great Britain as a host of international stars battle it out at
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Rising pickleball brand Maxwill Sports set to take English OPEN by storm
Rising pickleball brand Maxwill Sports are celebrating the latest chapter in a ‘Cinderella story’ as they prepare to unveil their new paddle at this week’s Skechers English OPEN. General Business Manager Andre Roberts lived in the UK for over 20
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Ben Pattison not resting on laurels after cruising through 800m heats at Paris 2024
By James Toney Ben Pattison is keeping a well-trained eye on the opposition as he started his Olympic 800m campaign at the Stade de France. Last year Pattison arrived in Budapest ranked 16th in the world, only to win world bronze, the first
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Food poisoning and Covid derailed Grimsby's Atkin and his Olympic Games
By Charlie Bennett in Paris Sam Atkin revealed his Olympics were ruined by a combination of food poisoning and Covid after he crashed out of the 5000m in Paris. The Grimsby runner ate some bad noodles in America two months ago, and was off
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Patrick Dever will take harsh lessons from chaotic Olympic debut in his stride
Preston’s Patrick Dever has learnt a few harsh lessons about Olympic running after crashing out of the 5000m heats. The 27-year-old finished 13th in his first-round race, five places off qualification for the final, after struggling to keep pace
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Giles coming down from head-spinning week to make Olympic semi-final
By James Toney in Paris. Birmingham's Elliot Giles admitted his head was spinning after a whirlwind week saw him go from altitude training in Switzerland to making the Olympic semi-finals. The former European 800m silver medallist was left
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US pickleball star returns to UK seeking English OPEN glory
Megan Fudge cannot wait to thrive in her home away from home as she goes for gold at the Skechers Pickleball English OPEN. Fudge is based in the United States and makes the lengthy trip across the pond to compete in Telford, where she will seek
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First British male climber to compete at Olympics eyes podium finish in men's final
Climber Toby Roberts is proud to be part of a wave of Team GB athletes taking the sport by storm at Paris 2024. Having finished third in the boulder phase, the 19-year-old came second in the lead element to reach the final of the new combined Olympic
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Watching sport a gruelling 90-minute workout in itself, expert reveals
Watching sport can be a workout in itself, as a new study has shown you could burn up to 540 calories watching a 90-minute football match, which could be the equivalent of a decent run, and you don’t even need to kick a ball. Following your favourite
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Edinburgh athletes inspired by legend as Kerr wins Olympic silver
On the night that Josh Kerr fell just short of surprise winner Cole Hocker, Edinburgh athletes were inspired to keep the nation’s golden generation going with a visit from legendary Scottish runner, Lee McConnell. McConnell returned to Edinburgh
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McArthur says result won't define him as he makes Olympic climbing final
By Tom Harle at Le Bourget Climber Hamish McArthur says he won’t be defined by what happens in the Olympic final. Having finished eighth in the bouldering stage, the 23-year-old came sixth in the lead section of the combined event. That
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Turnbull turns on the after-burners to claim Olympic silver on debut
By Tom Harle at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Morpeth track cyclist Hamish Turnbull was the toast of Team GB as he won Olympic silver on debut. The 25-year-old combined with Tokyo silver medallist Jack Carlin and fellow debutant Ed Lowe to exceed
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Pearne-Webb admits British public have been spoiled by recent hockey success
Hollie Pearne-Webb believes the British public have been ‘spoiled’ by recent hockey success and called for perspective following a quarter-final defeat against the Netherlands. Team GB have won women’s hockey medals at each of the last three Olympics
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Tearful Owsley insists nothing but pride after Team GB hockey exit
A tearful Lily Owsley felt nothing but pride after Team GB’s Olympic hockey campaign ended at the quarter-final stage. The 29-year-old from Bristol was part of the team beaten 3-1 by the Netherlands as the reigning champions progressed to the last
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Knight says she is the only one to blame after missing out on 400m hurdles final
By Charlie Bennett in Paris Jessie Knight says she only had herself to blame after failing to make the Olympic 400m hurdles final. The Epsom runner finished sixth in her semi-final heat, four places off automatic qualification and with just
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Fincham-Dukes hails Olympic experience before returning to 9-5
Long jumper Jacob Fincham-Dukes hailed an ‘other worldly’ experience as he prepares to return to the day job following an impressive Olympic debut. Fincham-Dukes’ second jump of 8.14m was enough for a fifth-placed finish as he built on a promising
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Matt Hudson-Smith backed to bring home Olympic gold this evening
Birmingham’s laser-focused Matthew Hudson-Smith is being backed for Olympic 400m gold tonight. The 29-year-old cruised across the line in 44.07s in his semi-final at the Stade de France, easing up down the home straight having built up a sizable
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Record number of players announced for pickleball English OPEN
Pickleball England has announced a record number of players are set to compete at the forthcoming English OPEN, as the sport’s popularity continues to soar. Taking place from the 8th – 14th August at the Telford International Centre, the English
