Tag: Rio 2016 Olympics
9 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Zharnel Hughes gives thanks to Linford Christie for helping him end global medal drought

Britain's fastest man takes bronze in the men's 100 metres and admits: “My heart’s full of emotions"

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11 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Olympian Allyson Felix calls for better maternity for black women after Torie Bowie's death

US Olympic gold medallist Torie Bowie passed away last month from complications whilst giving birth while two of her ...

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11 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Tori Bowie cause of death was complications from childbirth, agent says

Tori Bowie, a 3x Olympic medalist and once the world's fastest woman, passed away in Florida aged 32 with her agent r...

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about 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Tori Bowie dies aged 32 as tributes pour in for Olympic gold medallist sprinter

Tori Bowie was a three-time Olympic medallist and won gold in the 4x100m relay for the United States at the Rio Olymp...

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over 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

London Olympics the launchpad for English sporting girl power says Maggie Alphonsi

“2012 and those Olympics in London, for me, was the turning point. It seemed to empower girls and women all over the ...

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almost 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Olivia Podmore dead: Olympic cyclist, 24, dies hours after worrying Instagram post

Olivia Podmore had posted to her Instagram detailing the pressures of elite sport just hours before she passed away s...

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almost 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Adam Peaty: Pressure? Honestly you can overthink it. It’s two laps of the baths

“Swimming up and down every day I’m training to win. But when I race I’m out to dominate"

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over 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Joyce insists he's ready for Usyk eight years on from "naive" defeat

EXCLUSIVE: Londoner Joyce insists he's a much better fighter than he showed in his defeat to Usyk at York Hall back i...

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over 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Amy Tinkler and Dame Sarah Storey inspire region's sporty girls

An event at Newcastle High School for Girls saw sporty young women from across the North East wowed by medal-winning ...

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over 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Amy Tinkler: 16 facts about the amazing 16-year-old gymnast

Amy Tinkler won a bronze medal in the women's floor exercises at the Rio Olympic games — but here's a few things you ...

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over 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Paralympics fears fail to take the shine off for golden boy Stephen Miller

Paralympian Stephen Miller hopeful stays positive while Rio budget fears threaten to stop some competitors in their t...

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almost 8 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Ready, set go for Rio as fans help fund Paralympic dream

Support floods in for Cramlington athlete Stephen Miller who needs funding to ensure his coach, mam Ros, can support ...

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