Category: Investigative

Drop In

Discover the untold stories of the female, queer, bi, and non-binary athletes who revolutionised skateboarding in this excerpt from Drop In – the groundbreaking new book that celebrates their ferocious courage, determination, and flair for their sport.

By Deborah Stoll

Workout by Algorithm?!

With platforms like Instagram and TikTok tailoring fitness content to your every click and scroll, are you truly choosing your fitness journey, or is an algorithm making the call for you?! Glorious investigates.

By Glorious

Paralympics: Problematic Admiration?

Sport is sport, athletes are athletes. But I’ve been questioning if my admiration for Paralympians carries a hint of patronisation. Are societal attitudes clouding how we truly celebrate their achievements?

By Isabelle Smith

RAISE-ing Up

From figure skater to industry leader, discover how Sally Corander's passion for sport has led to groundbreaking initiatives empowering communities and women globally.

By Glorious

We Mind the Gap

As the Paris Olympics achieve gender equality among athletes for the first time, questions remain about equal representation in the media. Outdoor sports photographer and producer, Hannah Bailey, travelled to Paris to investigate the gender imbalance amongst sports photographers and connect with other female image-makers.

By Hannah Bailey

Rituals & Superstitions

What makes an athlete win? There’s genetics, a regimented training programme, and a team of professionals building these superhumans. But what about their unique rituals and superstitions? Glorious investigates.

By Ellë Bolland

Love Match

Forget match point, did you see Marta Kostyuk's wedding dress... on the court at Wimbledon?! Here's the story behind her unique Wimbledon outfit that blurred the lines between love and the court.

By Glorious

Beyond The Hype

From CDG x Salomon to Jacquemus x Nike, luxury fashion and sportswear collaborations are everywhere. We investigate the reasons behind this ever-booming trend.

By Harriet Miles

Sport Vs Hair

Rugby player Simi Pam was left with no choice but to cut off her hair. In Simi’s own words she raises the important issue that Black women face, and how their hair will often deter them from playing sport

By Simi Pam

Jasmin Paris

Jasmin Paris has entered the history books as the first woman to conquer the Barkley Marathon. Join us as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this secretive and legendary ultramarathon.

By Claudine D