track and field

A History Of Hard Decisions Not Made

“The show must go on” is a phrase that is believed to have originated in the circus. So it is an appropriate phrase to use when referring to the five ring circus that is the modern Olympic Games. The phrase

Inspirational Athletes – 29

Some people seek the limelight, some people try and avoid it, and some simply can’t avoid it. Then there are those who simply fall outside of its arc. There may be many reasons for this, but timing is often a

Losing its Lustre?

So often things are not as they may seem, and with the passing of time the truth can be distorted. In the modern world of marketers, spin-doctors and PR specialists this is even more the case today than it ever

Remaining Relevant.

Ever since the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games last year the future of the Games has come under much closer scrutiny. Many have echoed the thoughts of others who have questioned whether the current model is sustainable. The current

Inspirational Athletes – 10

If you marvel at the modern day gymnasts at World Championships and Olympic Games, the chances are you would have been in awe of George Eyser. Frederick Ludwig Jahn, known as “Father Jahn,” is credited amongst the Germans as being