Melbourne Olympics 1956

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

You’re Booked : Today We Die A Little

You’re Booked : Today We Die A Little

“You’re booked” is a series of recommended sporting reads by international sports commentator, Ashley Morrison. An avid book reader and sports lover, these reads are curated from his personal collection of over 1500 sports books. Emil Zatopek is without doubt

Inspirational Athletes – 11

There are many people who have an influence on our lives. Occasionally there are people who come along who have a far reaching influence over not just one area of life, but over many. The number of people they have

Inspirational Athletes – 7

When you mention the sport of water polo there are people of a certain generation that immediately think of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and the epic match between Russia and Hungary known as the “Blood in the Water” match

Inspirational Athletes – 6

Every year, and every four years there is an athlete who has their dream of attending a World Cup or an Olympic Games shattered. There are just as many who have missed out on playing in the final game of