Tag: olympian

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

Night Runner

When you think of Paris, twinkling lights and romantic evenings probably spring to mind, not a night marathon during the Olympics. Yet, the 2024 Paris Marathon Pour Tous offered just that. We caught up with runner and writer, Ali Ball, who took on this extraordinary challenge.

By Glorious

Polishing Perception

From the starting line to centre court, athletes are making waves with more than just their skills. We discover how nail art is redefining athleticism and empowerment, one dazzling design at a time.

By Fi Aldilmi

Driving Force

After Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop was killed by her husband, fellow female athletes decided to act. Forming a platform, the Women’s Athletic Alliance, they raise awareness and help others move forward

By Jodie Williams

America's Fastest Teenager

There’s something very special about middle distance runner Athing Mu. Smashing records and propelled into the spotlight, find out how the young world champion is literally taking life in her stride

By Alice Barraclough

Driving Force

After Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop was killed by her husband, fellow female athletes decided to act. Forming a platform, the Women’s Athletic Alliance, they raise awareness and help others move forward

By Jodie Williams

Unlocked: Making Moves For Change

“I’m around the right team here”. Athletes are fired up about Unlocked: we talk to a handful of those taking part about what the Women’s Sport Trust programme can do for them and women’s sport

By Kate Carter

Golden Goalie

What’s her secret: determination and talent or her pair of lucky socks? We chat to hockey player Maddie Hinch about the Olympics, her career and that essential kitbag item

By Isabelle Aron

Born To Run

Olympian sprinter Jodie Williams on taking time out to heal – and climbing mountains (literally and figuratively)

By Kate Carter

Under Their Spell

A fascinating new film documents the dedication and prowess of the Japanese volleyball team, whose 1964 Olympic Gold changed the perception of women’s sport forever

By Emily Gosling