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Inspirational Athletes – 8

Many players have had a dream of playing professional sport, and many have found themselves in the position of having to sign to play for the team they support’s arch rivals. When it has come to international representation, some players

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

Success Should Not Come Down to Medals Alone

“Win or die” was the wording of a telegram allegedly sent by Italy’s fascist dictator Benito Mussolini to coach of the Italian football team, Vittorio Pozzo, before the 1938 World Cup final. The document never survived and some players have

Searching for a Saviour

It was a victory of good over evil. Or was it Champion over cheat? Usain Bolt’s victory over Justin Gatlin in the 100m final in Beijing was a victory that many said had to happen for the sake of Athletics.