George Eyser: Was he the First True Paralympic Champion?
On the eve of the Paris Paralympics as we wait to witness some incredible performances, perhaps we...
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Author: Bill Williams
Stoke Mandeville: The Crucible of Disabled Sport’ Announced as Lighting Point For Paralympic Torches
Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire recognised around the world as the birthplace of the...
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Rugby at the Olympics:
How Committed Rugby Fan Pierre de Coubertin Ensured its Inclusion
When the Rugby sevens tournament kicks off in Paris on the 24th July as the first sport to be...
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BANNED! How Gold Medalist Cecil Griffiths missed ‘The Chariots of Fire’ Olympics of 1924
As many athletes across the world wait to hear if they have been selected for the the 2024 Paris...
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Unbeatable! Were the ‘Invincible’ Lions of ’74 the true ‘World Champions?’
This summer marks 50 years since arguably the greatest ever British and Irish Lions Rugby tour to...
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