The legacy of the London Olympics

The legacy of the London Olympics

TEN YEARS ago, the London Olympics kicked off in style. David Beckham piloted a speedboat down the Thames, Paul McCartney sang “Hey Jude” and the queen appeared to parachute into the stadium... Read more »
2012 Olympics: Organisers, athletes speak about a legacy of inspiration, top venues, regrets and missed opportunities | Olympics News

2012 Olympics: Organisers, athletes speak about a legacy of inspiration, top venues, regrets and missed opportunities | Olympics News

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player On the 10-year anniversary of the 2012 London Olympics, Sky Sports News investigates the legacy of the home Games On the 10-year... Read more »
Commonwealth Games 2022: Laura Kenny relaxed before return to London velodrome – 10 years on from Olympics

Commonwealth Games 2022: Laura Kenny relaxed before return to London velodrome – 10 years on from Olympics

The London velodrome is Laura Kenny’s favourite track after her home success at London 2012 Hosts: Lee Valley VeloPark, London Dates: 29 July to 1 August Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV... Read more »
On a Ground-breaking Night for Women’s Boxing, London 2012 Gold Medallist Katie Taylor … – Latest Tweet by Olympics

On a Ground-breaking Night for Women’s Boxing, London 2012 Gold Medallist Katie Taylor … – Latest Tweet by Olympics

On a ground-breaking night for women’s boxing, London 2012 gold medallist Katie Taylor extended her perfect record to remain the undisputed lightweight world champion with victory over Amanda Serrano.@KatieTaylor | @Serranosisters— The... Read more »
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Protesters denounce Winter Olympics with mock medals for ‘record breaking atrocities’

On the eve of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, an altogether different kind of event took place some 5,000 miles away in London. There were flags, chants, and even medals.... Read more »
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South West London athletes to watch at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Team GB will be represented by a trio of South West London athletes at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics this month. Nick Gleeson (Bobsleigh) – Epsom Epsom-born Nick Gleeson will form part... Read more »
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Team GB silver medalist CJ Ujah suspended for alleged doping breach at Tokyo Olympics

B ritish sprinter CJ Ujah has been provisionally suspended for an alleged violation of anti-doping rules. The team GB athlete, 27, from Enfield, north London, won a silver medal at the Tokyo... Read more »
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Tokyo Olympics: Team GB’s Mark England hails greatest achievement in British Olympic history | Olympics News

The Chef de Mission praised Team GB’s athletes for their achievements in a “most complex, challenging and difficult environment”; Team GB finished fourth in the Tokyo 2020 medal table with 22 gold,... Read more »
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BBC Olympics: Heart-breaking reason Clare Balding refuses to cover men’s football

Clare Balding is a veteran when it comes to sports reporting. From writing columns for the Sunday Telegraph, The Evening Standard and Stylist, to presenting on sports shows and major events on... Read more »
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Tom Daley wins bronze medal in 10m individual platform | Olympics News

Tom Daley wins bronze medal in men’s 10m platform at Tokyo 2020, Team GB’s 60th medal of the Games; China’s Cao Yuan pips world champion Yang Jian to gold medal; Daley wins... Read more »