Year: 2026
At just 24 years of age, Lauren Henry has already established herself as one of the leading figures in British rowing. Having claimed Olympic gold in the women’s quadruple sculls at Paris 2024, the Leicestershire rower has chosen to step away from the crew boat that took her to the top of the sport in pursuit of an even greater challenge: succeeding in the single sculls, rowing’s ultimate individual event. It is a bold decision, but one that already appears to be paying dividends, with her remarkable start suggesting she could be on course to make British rowing history. Read more Read More
The Tour de France is back this Saturday, 4 July, with the world’s finest riders once again lining up for three weeks of racing across France. The United Kingdom will be represented by seven British riders this year, four fewer than in 2025, with the most notable absentee being Oscar Onley. After finishing fourth overall at last year’s Tour, the Brit has been forced to withdraw following the shoulder injury he sustained in a heavy crash at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Without him, British ambitions have changed considerably. Barring a major surprise, no British rider appears capable of challenging for the overall classification, meaning stage victories and breakaway success will almost certainly become the primary objectives. Read more Read More
Cricket’s return to the Olympic Games is edging ever closer, and the British team will be part of it. Thanks to England’s performances at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the United Kingdom has officially secured its place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The qualification rewards England’s campaign at the ongoing World Cup, where they will face South Africa in the semi-finals on 2 July, while also marking another significant milestone in the return of a sport that has been absent from the Olympic programme since 1900. Read more Read More
