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World’s first parastronaut praises Paralympics’ “powerful platform”


World’s first parastronaut praises Paralympics’ “powerful platform”

By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – British Paralympian John McFall will make a statement for sport and space this week after becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared to take part in future European Space Agency missions. The 43-year-old surgeon, who won a bronze medal in the 100 metres at the […]

The 24 most iconic images from Paris after the epic 2024 Olympics, from Céline Dion to an incredible surfing photo and Team GB’s joy


The 24 most iconic images from Paris after the epic 2024 Olympics, from Céline Dion to an incredible surfing photo and Team GB’s joy

AS the Olympic Games in Paris come to a close, the Games have once again delivered an astonishing variety of stories. From surprise medal wins to heroic comebacks to excruciating heartbreak, the Olympics have once again delivered. 24 Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina has probably taken the most famous photo of the 2024 Olympic Games in […]

Silver in the British team’s mixed triathlon relay is downgraded to bronze


Silver in the British team’s mixed triathlon relay is downgraded to bronze

Britain’s Beth Potter crosses the finish line to win the women’s elite triathlon test event in Paris By Will Jennings in Paris BETH POTTER secured a hard-fought Olympic bronze medal for Britain’s triathlon stars despite being dramatically demoted from silver on a hectic Monday morning in Paris. The Scot, who also won bronze in her […]

Beth Potter helps Team GB to the bronze medal in the mixed relay and thus the second medal in Paris 2024


Beth Potter helps Team GB to the bronze medal in the mixed relay and thus the second medal in Paris 2024

Beth Potter secured a hard-fought Olympic bronze medal for Britain’s triathlon stars, despite being dramatically demoted from silver on a hectic Monday morning in Paris. The Scot, who also won bronze in her individual race last week, ran the final leg of this thrilling mixed relay and although Team GB was initially awarded silver, they […]

From no bike to the Olympics: Potter’s triumphant rise in triathlon


From no bike to the Olympics: Potter’s triumphant rise in triathlon

Potter previously represented Team GB in athletics before switching to triathlon in 2017 Beth Potter didn’t even own a bike seven years ago – now she represents the British triathlon team and is one of the favorites for Olympic gold in Paris 2024. writes Milly McEvoy from Sportsbeat. The 31-year-old made her Games debut over […]