Somerset's Mary Rand: Trailblazing Olympic Champion and Pioneer for Women’s Sport 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
Navy Sailor Runs 875 Miles Across Britain to Raise Charity Funds After Witnessing Tragedy Tuesday, March 10, 2026 navy runners mentalhealth charity hattysfund fundraiser somerset tragedy support inspiration Inspired by a tragic accident he witnessed in 2020, Royal Navy sailor Rob Cozens from Somerset has embarked on an extraordinary 875-mile run across the UK to raise funds for several charities close to his heart. The … Read More
Bath Skier’s Remarkable Fortnight: Paralympics Call-Up and Cambridge Offer Thursday, March 5, 2026 paralympics skiing cambridge visualimpairment athlete education ambition inspiration disability charity sport Hester Poole, an 18-year-old para-alpine skier from Bath, has proven that dreaming big can lead to extraordinary achievements. Within just a fortnight, she received the rare double honor of a Paralympic call-up and an offer … Read More
Greg Cackett: Social Media Star and Speed Powerhouse Leading GB Bobsleigh Charge Saturday, February 21, 2026 bobsleigh sprinting olympics teamgb athlete speed cycling inspiration training universityofbath sport Greg Cackett stands out not only for his remarkable athleticism but also as a social media sensation, sharing the thrills and challenges of bobsleigh with fans worldwide. Based at the University of Bath, this Surrey-born … Read More
Leon Greenwood: From Injury to Bobsleigh Gold Contender Friday, February 20, 2026 bobsleigh olympics rehabilitation athlete recovery inspiration teamgb motivation wintergames comeback sport Leon Greenwood’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Just five years ago, this Batley-born, University of Bath-trained athlete was told he might never walk without pain again. Now, at 28, he’s gearing up to represent … Read More
F1 Champion Lando Norris Visits Former Primary School Near Bristol Wednesday, February 4, 2026 landonorris formula1 chewstoke bristol primaryschool motorsport inspiration assembly champion education sport F1 star and champion Lando Norris recently returned to his roots with a heartfelt visit to his former primary school, Chew Stoke Church School, near Bristol. During a special assembly, Norris took the time to share his … Read More