FridayINFO - Olimpic games
Olympic high jump silver medallist Hopkins dies
1956 Olympic high jump silver medallist Thelma Hopkins, who won Empire Games gold for Northern Ireland and held the world record,…
Hall to get new medals to replace those lost in LA fires
IOC chief Thomas Bach says swimmer Gary Hall Jr will get new Olympic medals after they were destroyed in the LA…
LA fires should be ‘wake up’ for sport – experts
The devastating fires in Los Angeles come before the city hosts the Olympics and World Cup over the next few years….
GB’s Goodfellow announces retirement from diving
Olympic medallist Daniel Goodfellow says it is time to “start something new” after announcing his retirement from diving. BBC Sport…
‘I’m so grateful’ – Olympic rower Grant on MBE award
Olympic rowing gold medallist Imogen Grant says being awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list is “so special”….
Glover among Olympians recognised in New Year Honours – full list
Helen Glover, Tom Pidcock and Duncan Scott become OBEs after winning medals at the 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport …
Southgate knighted in New Year Honours – full list
Former England manager Gareth Southgate is awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list. BBC Sport …
How Alfred went from breaking point to Olympic 100m gold
Julien Alfred won Olympic 100m gold and 200m silver at Paris 2024 – but earlier this year, St Lucia’s history-maker feared…
Coe open to summer indoor sports in Winter Olympics
Lord Coe says he would be open to the possibility of moving some indoor sports from the summer Olympics to the…
World Athletics offers 25 athletes online abuse support
World Athletics will offer 25 athletes AI protection on some social media platforms after they were identified as highly targeted for…
