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Greg Rutherford

Fashion-designing, singing long jump star Jazmin Sawyers relishing chance to shine at this…

Chris Jul 20, 2023

Ten years ago, Jazmin Sawyers snuck into the London Stadium under false pretences. On Sunday, she will be very much there on her own merits.The British long jumper is one of the star home athletes in action at this weekend’s Diamond League…

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Shaun Pickering dead: British Olympian and Commonwealth Games medallist dies aged 61

Chris May 12, 2023

BREAKING NEWS: Former British Olympian and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Shaun Pickering dies aged 61 - as Greg Rutherford hails him as 'a pillar of the athletics community'Olympic shot putter Shaun Pickering has sadly…

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A glorious three weeks we will never forget but is the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics tarnished

Chris Jul 24, 2022

For many, the London 2012 Olympics was a summer like no other. From the emotional high of Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony and Bradley Wiggins’ road race victory to the extraordinary 45 minutes of Super Saturday, when Jess Ennis, Mo Farah and…

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Greg Rutherford confirms shoulder injury in dent to Winter Olympics debut hopes

Chris Nov 19, 2021

Greg Rutherford's hopes of making Winter Olympics debut in the bobsleigh take a dent after London 2012 gold medallist confirms a fractured shoulder injuryGreg Rutherford has suffered with persistent shoulder issue and is now…