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Ryding bidding for fairytale Olympic farewell aged 39
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (706+ words) By Megan Armitage in Bormio As Alain Baxter crossed the line for Britain's first ever Olympic alpine skiing medal at Salt Lake City 2002, it lit a flame inside of one 15-year-old in Pendle. That 15-year-old was none other than Dave…...
Kendal Gymnastics Club awarded 2026 Community Club of the Year
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (302+ words) A Kendal-based gymnastics club has won a prestigious title at the British Gymnastics Awards. This award recognises British Gymnastics affiliated clubs that consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to the development and growth of their organisation, create a positive and inclusive…...
Athlete Lily Smith performed a balance beam routine 52 stories above street level
4+ week, 2+ day ago (369+ words) Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level. The rooftop sequence, developed independently by the gymnast, featured gravity-defying tricks and manoeuvres, with her most demanding move being an impressive front-toss-pike. Adding to the…...