Athletics

Saturday, March 28, 2026 maryrand olympics athletics longjump pioneer britishsport tokyo1964 womeninsport legacy inspiration sport

Mary Rand was a true trailblazer in British athletics, forever remembered as the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field. Her historic victory in the long jump at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, where she … Read More

Saturday, March 28, 2026 maryrand athletics olympics longjump pioneer womeninsport tokyo1964 britishathlete recordbreaker legacy sport

Mary Rand was a true icon of British athletics and a pioneer for women in sport. Born in Wells, Somerset, on February 10, 1940, she rose to international fame as the first British woman to win an Olympic track-and-field gold … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 bath marathon running race halfmarathon community athletics fitness sport event

The Bath Half Marathon 2026 once again brought the city alive as more than 12,000 participants lined up to tackle the iconic 13.1-mile route through the historic streets and stunning countryside of Bath. From seasoned … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 bobsleigh gregcackett olympics sprinting teamgb brakeman speed winterolympics athletics training sport

Greg Cackett is not just any athlete; he’s a powerhouse of speed, skill, and determination. Known affectionately as “Big Daddy” by his teammates, this University of Bath-based star is gearing up to compete … Read More

Thursday, February 12, 2026 freyatarbit skeleton winterolympics teamgb athletics longjump sprinting speed resilience pyeongchang sport

Freya Tarbit’s journey from the athletics track to the icy skeleton track is a remarkable story of speed, resilience, and determination. Born in Ockbrook, Derbyshire, the 25-year-old athlete is poised to make her Winter … Read More

Thursday, February 12, 2026 freyatarbit skeleton winterolympics teamgb longjump speed derbyshire worldcup athletics universityofbath sport

Freya Tarbit’s journey from an athletics standout to one of the fastest women on ice is nothing short of inspiring. Born in Ockbrook, Derbyshire, Tarbit spent her early years excelling as a long jumper and sprinter, capturing … Read More