In many ways the Olympics are always a reflection of the country and the city in which they are held but this year the parallels felt remarkable. Youthful and vibrant yet with deep problems that trouble its very core is a description that suits both the Olympics and its host nation. Though the similarities go deeper than broad brushstrokes about […]
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Rio 2016 Preview: Friday 12 – Tuesday 16
By this Friday the Rio Olympics will be nearly half-way to their completion, which means the continuation of a large number of events, the conclusion of some of the games’ most famous events and hopefully some medals for Great Britain. Listed below are some highlights for the coming days. N.B. All events listed are finals and all times […]
The victimisation of Justin Gatlin: Unfair or warranted?
Rightly or wrongly, Justin Gatlin bears the burden of a severely damaged sport. Being labelled a two times drug cheat, his defeats to Usain Bolt in the World Championships were euphorically celebrated by those claiming his victories were a ‘saviour for the sport’. Although Gatlin will never gain affection from the athletic fraternity, many raise the question as to […]