Nearly two years on from the women’s 100 metres final at the World U20 Championships in Lima, Nia Wedderburn-Goodison has seen her result upgraded. Originally finishing fourth, the British sprinter has now been awarded the bronze medal following Adaejah Hodge’s disqualification for a doping violation. The decision, confirmed by the Athletics Integrity Unit, reshapes the podium and retrospectively recognises the Briton’s performance. Read more Read More
Freya Colbert has written a new chapter in British swimming history. At the Edinburgh International, the 22-year-old became the first British woman to break the 1:55 barrier in the 200-metre freestyle. Clocking 1:54.98, she lowered her own national record and further cemented her status as one of the leading figures in British women’s swimming. In a competition that served as an important tune-up ahead of next month’s British Championships, several rising talents also made their mark, underlining the strength and depth of a new generation emerging in this Olympic cycle. Read more Read More
Connor & Declan Treacey are set to be at the centre of a rare moment in English rugby. When people think of famous rugby families in the modern game, the Barrett brothers immediately spring to mind, with three siblings currently representing New Zealand at the highest level. But down in Bath, another pair of brothers are beginning to write their own family story. Both products of the club’s academy system, Connor and Declan Treacey have been named captains of England’s U20 and U18 sides respectively ahead of their fixtures against France. Read more Read More
Defending champion Jack Draper continued his impressive run at Indian Wells Open with a statement victory in California. The British No.1 produced one of the standout performances of his career to defeat Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 after a gripping contest lasting more than two and a half hours (4–6, 6–4, 7–6). Facing one of the greatest players in tennis history, Draper showed immense resilience and composure to turn the match around after losing the opening set. The victory represents one of the most significant wins of the Londoner’s career and confirms that, despite injuries that have slowed his momentum over recent months, he remains one of the most exciting talents on the men’s tour. Read more Read More
The Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympic Games have only just begun, but after a few disappointing early results the British delegation already has a major highlight to celebrate. Visually impaired alpine skier Neil Simpson, guided by Rob Poth, claimed the silver medal in the alpine combined event. The performance allows the United Kingdom to open its medal tally at these Games and further confirms Simpson’s place among the leading figures in world Para alpine skiing. At just 23 years of age, the British athlete continues an impressive trajectory, four years after his historic achievements in Beijing. Read more Read More
