For the first time in the history of the UCI Road World Championships, the Women’s Under-23 time trial was held as a stand-alone event, giving young riders genuine international recognition. High above Kigali in Rwanda, it was Britain’s Zoe Bäckstedt who seized this landmark moment. Lining up as the hot favourite, she utterly demolished the opposition over a testing 22.6km course, pulling on yet another rainbow jersey after a performance of sheer dominance. Read more Read More
British women’s sprinting has rarely looked so richly stocked with talent. Between Dina Asher-Smith, the poster girl of the sport for the past decade, and Daryll Neita, an Olympic finalist and multiple continental medallist, the current elite remain firmly at the top of their game. Behind them, 23-year-old Amy Hunt – World Championship silver medallist over 200m in Tokyo in 2025 – has ensured the immediate succession is in safe hands. Yet already, an even younger generation is beginning to send shockwaves through the stopwatch : Annabelle Fasuba, Honor Oteng, Celine Obinna-Alo, Aliyah Afolabi and Araya Williams, barely out of their teenage years – and in some cases not even there yet, they embody a precocious wave of sprinters capable, in time, of extending Britain’s proud tradition of Read more Read More
From 21 to 28 September 2025, Kigali will host the 2025 UCI Road World Championships for the very first time. This historic rendezvous on African soil will see Great Britain line up with a 25-strong squad, blending established headline names with young riders who already boast international medals. On what is being billed as one of the toughest editions ever, with brutal elevation gains across the routes, the British team will be banking on the balance between experience and youth to shine. Read more Read More
British discus throwing may be on the brink of a new golden era. More than a decade on from his first breakthrough, Lawrence Okoye reaffirmed his status as the event’s trailblazer by surpassing 70 metres once again in 2025, extending his own national record. But behind him, a new generation is emerging with real force. Two names stand out: Moyo Stumpenhusen and Kendrick Onolememen. The former is already a reference point in the U17 age group, while the latter is smashing records at just 13 years old. Together, they represent a new wave with the potential to one day take up Okoye’s mantle and shine on the global stage. Read more Read More
England U17s kicked off their season with a training camp in Duisburg, Germany, playing three internationals against Venezuela, Israel and the hosts. The gathering, staged with the upcoming 2026 U17 European Championship qualifiers in mind, gave Liam Bramley the chance to assess a 23-man squad in a variety of situations. The Young Lions won all three matches, culminating in a breathtaking 7–5 victory over Germany that showcased the raw talent of Chelsea forward Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, who struck four times and proved the driving force of this age group. Read more Read More
