Most sports fans are aware now that the Olympic Games schedule can, to some extent, change from one edition to the next. If it didn’t, sports that were contested a century or more ago – such as croquet, polo and even tug of war – would still be on the Olympic itinerary to this day! […]
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Simone Biles on Course to Become One of the Greatest Olympians of All Time
One of the flaws in our make-up as human beings is that we don’t always cherish the performances of sporting legends when they’re in our midst. Often times, it’s only when an icon retires that we truly look back and appreciate their excellence. If we were just able to rid ourselves of that mindset for […]
What is the Longest Gap Between Winning Olympic Gold Medals?
Everyone, including the hardest-hearted among us, love a good redemption story. Sport, and particularly the Summer and Winter Olympics, are stacked with those that have triumphed against the odds, and those who have overcome adversity to reach the pinnacle of their chosen discipline. One of the most heart-warming stories that emerged from the 2022 Winter […]
Great Britain’s Gold Medals at the Winter Olympics: Could Beijing 2022 Be the Best Yet?
It’s somewhat telling that the inaugural Winter Olympics, held way back in 1924 at the French resort Chamonix, saw Great Britain’s joint-best ever effort at the games. The curling team of William Jackson, Thomas Murphy, Robin Welsh and Laurence Jackson struck gold, which in nearly a century of competition remains one of just twelve gold […]
Pride in the Kenny Household as Jason and Laura Become Most Decorated British Olympians Ever
There’s already been calls for them to be knighted in the Queen’s next set of honours. Whether we’re referring to Jason and Laura Kenny as Sir and Dame anytime soon remains to be seen, but their unrivalled success at the Olympic Games ensures their status as the most decorated couple in British sporting history. No […]