olympics KATIE HOPKINS on the 2016 Rio Olympics and why it stinks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:47:28 GMT The athletes who have decided to attend may be competing under the arms of Christ the Redeemer, but it’s hard to find one redeeming feature to the Olympic Games in Rio, writes KATIE HOPKINS. Full Article
olympics Rio witch doctors say 'don't worry about Zika virus at Olympics 2016' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:19:30 GMT Herbalists and witch doctors in Rio de Janeiro say star athletes who skipped this year's Olympic Games shouldn't have worried about contracting Zika while in Brazil. Full Article
olympics Rio Olympics battered by torrential rain and high winds By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:56:13 GMT Torrential rain and high winds became the latest misfortune to hit the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, with rowing events canceled and other athletes including cyclists forced to cope with the bad weather. Full Article
olympics Jade Jones wins consecutive golds at Rio Olympics with 16-7 victory in taekwondo final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:55:09 GMT TeamGB taekwondo champion Jade Jones kicked her way Olympic history when she won gold to make her the most successful Briton in her sport. Full Article
olympics Giaan Rooney talks about being pregnant after returning from Rio Olympics amid Zika fears By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:00:36 GMT Australian swimmer-turned-commentator, Giaan Rooney, has announced she's pregnant with her second child, just months after travelling to Brazil amid the Zika virus concerns Full Article
olympics Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next summer in doubt unless there is a vaccine, says scientist By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:14:39 GMT A leading global health scientist has said that it is 'very unrealistic' that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will take place next year unless a vaccine is discovered by then. Full Article
olympics Queen's dresser says Her Majesty insisted on talking in Olympics clip By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:59:02 GMT The Queen had only one request for her appearance with James Bond at the opening of the 2012 London Olympics - that she could deliver the line: 'Good evening, Mr Bond.' Full Article
olympics London 2012 Olympics: Laura Trott's golden double in Melbourne By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:07:51 GMT Laura Trott added the women's omnium world title to the team pursuit gold at the world championships in Melbourne on Saturday. Full Article
olympics London 2012 Olympics: Laura Trott - It's Top Secret By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:13:23 GMT Double world champion track cyclist Laura Trott opens up to Sportsmail on her admiration for Victoria Pendleton, her love of Britney Spears and a strange chocolate habit. Full Article
olympics London 2012 Olympics: Laura Trott became a cyclist thanks to obese mother's bid to lose weight By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:52:17 GMT Glenda Trott took her family to a cycling track because she was desperate to lose weight. She lost seven stone and introduced her daughter to a sport she excelled at. Full Article
olympics London 2012 Olympics: Laura Trott wins cycling gold in the omnium By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:04:24 GMT In one phrase, petite Laura Trott, Essex girl and now double Olympic champion, became the embodiment of British Cycling. ‘Once I got that winning feeling that was it, I really didn’t want to not win,’ she said. Full Article
olympics Joanna Rowsell: Laura Trott is my cycling vroom-mate - London 2012 Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:44:30 GMT When I started cycling, Laura Trott was the Under 12 national champion and I was good friends with her older sister Emma. I remember telling Emma I'd heard how good she was. Full Article
olympics Olympics 2012: Laura Trott almost died as a baby but has defied the odds to achieve gold, twice! By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:53:45 GMT Just over a year ago, Laura Trott was a promising youngster who thought she would get her chance at an Olympics in 2016. Today the twenty-year-old is the proud owner of TWO Olympic gold medals. Full Article
olympics London Olympics 2012: Laura Trott becomes double champion aged just 20 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:36:24 GMT The blonde 5ft 4in cyclist from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire is lucky to be alive after she was born a month prematurely suffering from a collapsed lung. Full Article
olympics London 2012 Olympics: Laura Trott with David Beckham By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:40:17 GMT They are the new king and queen of the track cycling. And it seems Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are ready to rule Britannia together for many years to come. Full Article
olympics Laura Trott on her amazing Olympics: David Beckham bought me a sandwich! By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:46:22 GMT Laura Trott is as happy as it is possible to be. She has the Olympic rings painted on to her fingernails, a smile to illuminate the room and two, large gold medals hanging around her neck. Full Article
olympics Laura Trott wins gold in women's pursuit at Rio Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:02:41 GMT Hero cyclist Laura Trott has become the most successful female British Olympian of all time after claiming her third gold medal in the women's team pursuit. Full Article
olympics Rio Olympics 2016, DAY 11: Laura Trott and Jason Kenny show themselves as the golden GB couple By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:57:26 GMT Team GB will be targeting another clutch of medals as the Olympic Games enters its 11th day in Rio. Join Sportsmail's LUKE AUGUSTUS for all the action from Brazil as it happens. Full Article
olympics Rio Olympics 2016 in 50 pictures - Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps feature By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:28:17 GMT Over the last two weeks the Olympics have provided moments of brilliance, joy and excitement across 28 sports in Rio. Sportsmail brings you the best 50 images from the games... Full Article
olympics Laura Kenny's dream of winning three medals at the 2020 Olympics in doubt By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:04:02 GMT Laura Kenny's dream of winning three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics is in doubt after she was declared only fit enough to race in one event at next week's track cycling World Championships. Full Article
olympics Sir Mo Farah to compete in 10,000m at Tokyo 2020 as British star makes stunning return to Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 22:30:33 GMT RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Sir Mo Farah has put the brakes on his marathon career to target a fifth Olympic 10,000m gold in Tokyo next summer. Full Article
olympics Marathon at Tokyo Olympics moved 500 MILES AWAY as organisers fear repeat of World Champs farce By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:05:13 GMT Tokyo 2020 organisers have been forced to act in the face of serious warnings over the risk to the athletes in summer temperatures that regular exceed 35 degrees and 80 per cent humidity. Full Article
olympics Sally Pearson vows to run at the 2016 Olympics after horror injury By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:49:07 GMT Olympic hurdles champion Sally Pearson (pictured) said she no longer feels the need to conform to other people's expectations of her no matter what they think. Full Article
olympics Sally Pearson won't defend title at 2016 Olympics in Rio after suffering hamstring injury in bid to prove fitness before the Games By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:06:52 GMT The 29-year-old has spent much of the year battling back from a serious wrist injury, and was disappointed with her results on her comeback at meeting in Birmingham earlier this month. Full Article
olympics Russia's conspiracy cries over World Cup and Olympics ban are ridiculous By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:20:46 GMT IAN HERBERT: The cries are laughable if anyone could find it within them to raise a smile about this mendacious, risible, pariah sporting nation. Full Article
olympics Olympics 2020 torch-lighting ceremony to take place behind closed doors amid coronavirus outbreak By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:40:28 GMT The iconic start to Tokyo's 2020 Olympic Games will be held without spectators as it was announced the traditional torch-lighting ceremony will take place with no fans in attendance. Full Article
olympics Richard Kilty blasts Great Britain team-mates for failing to show up for Rio 2016 Olympics qualifier in the Bahamas By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2015 21:30:43 GMT Richard Kilty hit out at Great Britain’s big name sprinters for their no-show in the Caribbean after they failed to qualify a team for the 4x100m at the Rio Olympics next year. Full Article
olympics ADAM GEMILI: It’s going to be weird competing at an Olympics on foreign soil but I’m sure the support will be amazing By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 09:58:53 GMT I can’t wait for Rio 2016! It’s come around so quickly – it feels like London 2012 was last week. But hopefully I’ll be in good shape next year, make that team and do everyone proud. Full Article
olympics Chris Mears ramps up the hard work for biggest year of his life at Rio 2016 Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:39:38 GMT CHRIS MEARS - ROAD TO RIO: I’ve not made any New Year’s resolutions, I feel pretty on top of everything at the moment so I’m just going to carry on what I’m doing because I think I’m on to a winner. Full Article
olympics MAX WHITLOCK: I'm really looking forward to the Olympics - and it's crazy how quickly it's coming around By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 28 May 2016 00:56:53 GMT I'm really looking forward to the Olympics - and it's crazy how quickly it's coming around - but at the moment I'm trying just to focus on the European Championships. Full Article
olympics Greg Rutherford continues unbeaten 2016 with win at Rome Diamond League as he steps up preparations for Rio Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:05:07 GMT The 29-year-old Brit Greg Rutherford, also the reigning world and European champion, posted a season best of 8.31metres in the second round to dominate the event. Full Article
olympics OLIVER HOLT: The use of drugs makes it hard to believe what you are seeing at the Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:31:10 GMT OLIVER HOLT - MAIL ON SUNDAY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: A year to go to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and, right on cue, the spectre of doping rides back into town. Full Article
olympics Russia facing ban from 2020 Olympics and European Championships By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:46:02 GMT Russia could be set for a new ban from major international sporting events like next summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games over claimed inconsistencies in anti-doping data. Full Article
olympics WADA ban Russia from international sport for next FOUR years... meaning no Olympics and World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:21:17 GMT Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests. Full Article
olympics US stars plan podium protest at Tokyo Olympics if Russian athletes win medals By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:09:47 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: American athletes are planning podium protests at the Olympics to express anger at the presence of Russian athletes if they win medals at next summer. Full Article
olympics Spotlight on Tokyo Olympics, Qatar World Cup and cash for Russian doping cover-ups at Diack trial By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:03:33 GMT ROB DRAPER AND PETER ALLEN IN PARIS: A criminal trial will start on Monday with some huge names on the International Olympic Committee sweating to see if they are named in court. Full Article
olympics Russia use delaying tactics in bid to compete at Olympics despite ban for state-sponsored doping By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:58:11 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Russia has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport for more time to prepare an appeal against their four-year ban from international sport. Full Article
olympics British and Irish Lions unconcerned South Africa series will clash with rearranged Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:04:29 GMT The international fixtures in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Soweto on July 4, 31 and August 7 will begin at 6pm local time - which is 1am in Japan where the Olympic Games are being held. Full Article
olympics Grand National and The Boat Race both CANCELLED, Football suspended, and the Olympics are in doubt By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:43:25 GMT The spread of coronavirus has brought the world of sport to its knees after multiple multi-million pound tournaments were postponed or cancelled as the death toll continues to rise. Full Article
olympics UK Sport chair Katherine Grainger hopeful of government understanding over future Olympics funding By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:21:09 GMT The current funding cycle ends in March 2021, so no longer covers the Olympics as intended, and the budget is yet to be set for the four-year period to Paris 2024, which many fear is going to be slashed. Full Article
olympics Dina Asher-Smith hits the jackpot as star athletes set to cash in at Olympics By Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:00:07 +0100 The earning potential of Team GB stars could dramatically increase before Tokyo 2020 if the British Olympic Association gets approval to relax 'stifling' sponsorship rules. Full Article
olympics LeBron James unsure if he will play in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:45:34 GMT LeBron James may have two Olympic gold medals to his name already but the NBA superstar has cast doubt about whether or not he wishes to compete for a hat-trick of titles. Full Article
olympics Mohamed Salah faces fresh row with Egypt FA over Olympics selection By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:09:22 GMT Egypt have confirmed their plans to name Liverpool star Mohamed Salah in their squad for this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo, risking the wrath of Reds manager Jurgen Klopp. Full Article
olympics 'It's a total bamboozle': Phelps worries for athletes' mental health after Olympics postponement By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:59:39 GMT The retired American swimmer, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals, including 23 golds, suffered depression and has offered to support anyone who needs help. Full Article
olympics Commonwealth Games chiefs strive to protect Birmingham 2022 after Olympics postponement By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:54:11 GMT The Commonwealth Games have moved to tackle a potential scheduling nightmare around Birmingham 2022 after the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo were postponed until 2021. Full Article
olympics Tokyo 2020 chief insists next year's Olympics could be SCRAPPED By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:36:31 GMT The International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government last month postponed the Games until July 2021 because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
olympics Sport boss claims hosting the Olympics could pull Australia out of a post-coronavirus recession By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:55:44 GMT The Australian Olympic Committee remains confident in south-east Queensland's bid to host in 2032. Full Article
olympics LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS: Christine Ohuruogu to run outdoors for the first time this year By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:03:13 GMT Christine Ohuruogu runs her first outdoor 400metres of the year on Saturday when she will be reunited at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Full Article
olympics London Olympics 2012: This will change my brother's life, says Christine Ohuruogu By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:16:48 GMT When Lord Coe sold the legacy of a London Games for youth around the world to the International Olympic Committee he had in mind the effect it would have on youngsters like Joshua Ohuruogu. Full Article
olympics 'My sister can't beat me...yet!' Christine Ohuruogu fired up by sibling rivalry as she looks towards 2016 Olympics By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:16:18 GMT When world 400 metres champion Christine Ohuruogu told her younger sister Victoria she intends to carry on competing until the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, she heard a slight groan. Full Article