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Paralympic medallist Tompsett hoping to inspire next generation
Paralympic bronze medallist Mark Tompsett hopes his new status can inspire the next generation of swimmers. Tompsett, 17, stormed into public consciousness with an impressive bronze in the men’s S14 100m backstroke. It was one of a stunning
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Ealing school toasts its Paralympic gold medal old boy
STAFF and students at St Benedict’s School, Ealing, are celebrating after former pupil Dimitri Coutya won gold for Britain in the wheelchair fencing at the Paris Paralympics. Dimitri, who attended St. Benedict’s from 2009 to 2016, won his first
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Ealing jeweller helps highlight small business campaign
A JEWELLER in Ealing has been named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign. Denalis Jewellery, which helps lovers of fine silver own or gift a piece of fine silver jewellery, was founded
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Powerhouse Emily Campbell turns to Team GB legend ahead of big decision
Emily Campbell is taking Max Whitlock’s advice before making a decision on whether she goes for a third Olympic medal. The Nottingham weightlifter made history as just the third Brit to win two Olympic medals in the sport. Winning a medal
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Bush and Fortune blazing a trail as part of Changemakers initiative
The country once again became enraptured with the Paralympics as taekwondo star Matt Bush won gold in the men’s +80kg category and Sabrina Fortune broke her own world record to take the top of the podium in the women’s F20 shot put. Both athletes
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Josie Griffiths hails SportsAid for prompting lifestyle change
By Milly McEvoy, Sportsbeat Weightlifter Josie Griffiths believes she is a different person thanks to SportsAid’s support. The 22-year-old from West Malling has been able to go part-time at her job as a finance assistant to focus more on
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Marlow rower Max Mustoo says key to success is being himself
By Milly McEvoy, Sportsbeat Marlow rower Max Mustoo has learned that being himself is the key to success having made the switch to Leander Rowing Club. Previously competing for Borlase, Mustoo took time to settle into the high-performance