Sir Bradley Wiggins has become the most decorated British Olympian in history after winning his eighth individual medal, as part of the men's team pursuit squad.

Britain's golden girls Jessica Ennis-Hill (left) and Katarina Johnson-Thompson (right) yesterday began their battle for the women’s heptathlon title in Rio de Janeiro.

Here, Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai athletics correspondent brings you eight athletes to watch throughout the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia's Gold Coast.

Before Jodie Comer played the ruthless assassin Villanelle in the hit show, she honed her skills in drama classes at the same Liverpool school attended as the indoor pentathlon champion.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DOHA: After all the squirming and falling and doubting and fouling, the Kat finally let herself out of the bag. The 26-year-old can now officially call herself the world's best.

The comeback story of Katarina Johnson-Thompson (pictured with Jodie Comer) left her on the brink of tears last night and comes after several years of heartbreak on the track.

Nicki Minaj shared a new trailer for Angry Birds 2 that features more of her character than any other. She plays Pinky in the upcoming sequel, a bird who speaks in the English accent she's used before.

Chance the Rapper confessed to Nicki Minaj on her radio show that his wife saved his life by becoming celibate while the two were estranged. They subsequently married earlier this year.

When stopping by season six of The Real in LA on Monday, the 40-year-old TV star revealed there is plenty of sibling rivalry in her family.

Meek and girlfriend Milan Harris, 30, welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday May 6, which also happened to be the rapper's 33rd birthday. It is their first child together.

James, 34, commented on a picture of Jacqueline, 27, writing: 'You look like you are waiting for the sunshine bus and if anyone touches your football you will go mad.'

The TV host, 40, revealed she felt the 'weirdest craziness of emotion' after giving birth to her baby daughter Patricia in September 2018.

Father-of three Gerry, 52, shared the news on his public Facebook account on Saturday, after dating actress Diane for three years

The brand new EastEnders set is nearly complete - and was buzzing with activity on Tuesday as work continues amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Despite reports claiming one option was to keep the celebrity and dance professionals in isolation together, insiders insisted this was not plausible

A source has claimed that many stars have been keen to join the dancing show after their projects were delayed or cancelled by the nationwide lockdown.

The former Eastenders star, 49, has showed no sign of slowing down after singing up to a 12-part series.

The trailer for Sky comedy Brassic has been released, showing Michelle Keegan portray a feisty mother alongside Dominic West ahead of its launch next month.

Michelle Keegan put in an appearance at the preview of the new original series on Tuesday night, rocking a smart casual look for the low-key occasion.

Amanda Holden has been crowned Rear Of The Year after seeing off competition from Carol Vorderman and Holly Willoughby for the title.

The actress, 32, is ditching her Our Girl army uniform and donning a skintight lycra costume in the upcoming series as she becomes a magician's assistant in a bid to make some extra cash.

The 32-year-old agreed to a ban that will also render him ineligible for world championships in Budapest in July, 2017, as he won't able to qualify for them at nationals the previous month.

Troubled Olympic star Ryan Lochte began rehab for his alcohol addiction in Florida on Monday, four days after kicking in the door to a hotel room and crashing his Porsche last week.

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his wife Kayla Rae Reid welcomed a new baby daughter Monday morning. The little girl, Live Rae Lochte, was their second child after two-year-old son Caiden.

There may not have been much to smile about in the last few years of her marriage, but it's true to say Bake Off star Paul Hollywood's long-suffering ex Alex most definitely has the last laugh now.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have just reached a landmark 10 million followers on their account. Harry and Meghan are on 9.4 million followers, despite only launching in April this year.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Friends say that Georgina Chapman, 43, 'does not want to be seen as a victim'. That right she reserves for others.

Friends say it's just that Simon 'can't bear' the idea of matrimony, monogamy or losing his freedom. This is no secret. But why is the X Factor judge so scared to become Lauren Silverman's husband?

The 37-year-old comedian called out the Disney Channel star in a series of tweets, alleging that her thin figure set 'dangerous beauty standards' for young girls.

The 14-year-old star was in the spotlight during the awards show at The Forum in Inglewood, California, where she radiated confidence in a striped Moschino suit.

The ice-cream will be available exclusively at Walmart. Nickelodeon's infamous luminous green slime made its debut on hit show You Can't Do That On Television back in 1979.

Sergio Garcia may not have had the greatest of seasons but the Spaniard has yet again become Europe's sweetheart at the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National.

Reed has taken another swipe at the decision to split his partnership with Jordan Spieth at the Ryder Cup, by comparing them with Europe's dream team of Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: After reaching the age of 35 in the summer of 2015, Rose sat down with his inner circle and devised a five-year plan. Three years in, it's going well.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Three months ago, Chris Wood was feeling so addled by golf he walked off a course mid-round for the first time in his life and out of the Morocco Open.

The Irish beauty, who is currently five-and-a-half months pregnant, admitted that while the couple are 'excited' to expand their family, they 'had a few bumps in the road this time round'.

The media personality, 32, has showcased the fruits of their labour in a series of photos of her vibrant London flat, purchased in August 2018.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, gave fans a tour of her nursery on Instagram on Wednesday as she and husband Hugo Taylor prepare for the arrival of their daughter.

The series finale of Made In Chelsea gave fans a glimpse into what the stars of the show are up to in lockdown, with filming being cut short.

The television personality, 30, looked back at her pregnancy with a one and nine month snap of her bump as she told fans she was signing off Instagram on Thursday.

The ex-Made In Chelsea star, 33, expressed his gratitude towards his fans for their support on Instagram on Wednesday, after he and his wife Millie, 30, welcomed their 'darling girl' into the world.

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: To be continued. England's Six Nations hopes are still alive but, like any good cliff-hanger, no one quite knows what will happen next.

Blackpool fan Simon Sadler has completed a 96.2 per cent acquisition of the club following approval of the purchase by the English Football League.

Rob Cross held off a stirring fightback from Michael Smith to win the Betfred World Matchplay title at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday night.

ON THE ROAD: The joke wasn't lost on the home fans as they gathered at the Happy Abode. Supping on pre-match lager from plastic pint pots and surrounded by the wrong shade of blue.

Michael Appleton is in talks to become the new manager of Lincoln City. The West Brom U23s coach has held initial discussions and has emerged as favourite to succeed Danny Cowley.

IAN HERBERT AT THE GLOBE ARENA: In Morecambe, they have grown accustomed to making the best of relatively little. West End seems like an ironic commentary.

Wycombe have paid tribute to supporter Mark Bird, who has died after suffering a heart attack before Tuesday's home game against Blackpool.

The 41-year-old spent six-and-a-half years at Liverpool's academy and oversaw two of the Reds' first-team games this campaign but will now take charge of the League One side.

The 35-year-old Barbie Dreams rapper was caught on camera saying 'I am the new Harriet Tubman' just hours after tweeting about her in the run up to the awards on Monday night.