7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (497+ words) Amelie Pelta wants to defy stereotypes and inspire the next generation of girls into Olympic weightlifting as she targets a spot at the Olympic Games. The 17-year-old from Edgware has already secured European medals in her fledgling career but wants…...

7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (588+ words) Jessica Anderson has Olympic dreams having defied her own expectations and recovered from a broken foot to remain on track for Los Angeles 2028. The 32-year-old from Broadstairs will be aiming to pull on Team GB colours when flag football makes…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (498+ words) Team England's Maddie Down says she's feeling more pressure from her college teachers than her athletics coaches ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The para-sprinter and long jumper is taking her A Levels this summer, before heading to Glasgow to…...

4+ mon, 2+ day 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…...

4+ mon, 5+ day 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…...

5+ mon, 1+ 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…...