Category: Professional

Running High

Racing against gravity 135m in the air with a triple Olympic champion isn’t how I expected to start my working week. Teaming up with heptathlete Nafi Thiam, I set out to help power the London Eye – here’s what happened.

By Ellë Bolland

Equal The Contest

The Australian Football Women’s League (AFLW) is the fastest-growing sport in Australia. So why are women and gender-diverse people still underserved? Director and film maker, Mitch Nivalis, captures the realities in their new film, Equal The Contest.

By Ellë Bolland

Breaking the Waves

Rowing’s unforgiving waters demand resilience and often a mould to fit. Vwairé Obukohwo isn’t just pushing through barriers but breaking societal constructs. As one of Team GB’s youngest and few Black female prospects, she proves that embracing our differences is key to driving progress.

By Ellë Bolland

Built to Win

Women aren’t just playing the game, they’re designing the stadiums, training centres, and fan experiences that shape it. Meet the architects and designers redefining the future of sports venues for athletes and fans alike.

By Glorious

Pony Power

Dreams are big, even on the smallest ponies. The Shetland Pony Grand National is a whirlwind of skill, determination, and pint-sized thrills, where young riders chase their racing dreams.

By Glorious

Blood, Sweat & History

Move over, Tyson-Paul—Taylor vs. Serrano’s rematch stole the show. Two warriors, 60 million viewers, and a fight that changed everything. This isn’t just a story about boxing; it’s about how one fight proved women’s sports can dominate the spotlight.

By Lou M

Building Tracks

What kind of person must you be to throw yourself off sheer 40-foot drops in the desert? For the first time in its 23-year history, audacious female athletes stand shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, making their mark on freeride’s biggest stage: Red Bull Rampage.

By Ellë Bolland

Red Roses Rising

Why is 2025 a landmark year for women’s rugby? England’s Maggie Alphonsi MBE and Hannah Botterman delve into the evolution of the sport, the joy of the game, and what the Women’s Rugby World Cup means for rugby and women’s sport.

By Glorious

72 Hours In Riyadh

What happens in Riyadh doesn’t stay in Riyadh… Golf brought me to the Saudi capital, and the discoveries beyond the fairways were a welcome surprise.

By Natasha

Sisters of the Tide

Freediving is a sport fraught with danger, yet it fosters a community that transcends boundaries. British freediver Ruth Osborn and Kuwait’s Zainab Alwazzan reveal the sisterhood forged in the depths.

By Ellë Bolland