The Latest Breaking News from Great Britain

Girl skateboarders love the sport – but risk sexual harassment and being labelled ‘posers’

When Sky Brown won the bronze medal in women’s skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she became Great Britain’s youngest ever medallist. More young women than ever are choosing to take up the sport, but are still significantly outnumbered by young men.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024

Paris Olympics: Women's team pursuit preview

Paris Olympics: Women's team pursuit preview

Cycling News · Aug 1, 2024

Paris Olympics: Men's Omnium preview

Double Olympic medallist Elia Viviani of Italy will be one of the top contenders

Cycling News · Aug 1, 2024

Cindy Ngamba Has a Fighting Chance at the Refugee Olympic Team's First Medal

Based in England but not yet a citizen, she can’t compete for Great Britain. In her native Cameroon, homosexuality is criminalized. But under a different flag, the boxer has plenty to fight for in Paris.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31, 2024

Great Britain’s Joe Fraser and Jake Jarman fall short in all-around final

The duo finished fifth and seventh respectively in a high-calibre competition won by Japan’s outstanding Shinnosuke Oka

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Paris Olympics: Women's Keirin preview

Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand and Lauriane Genest of Canada the top riders from Tokyo Games vying for gold in Paris across rounds on August 7-8

Cycling News · Jul 31, 2024

Great Britain boxing team on verge of first Olympics wipeout since 1996

Chantelle Reid lost on a split decision to Morocco’s Khadija Mardi leaving Lewis Richardson as the only British boxer left.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Great Britain’s quadruple sculls women stage a storming finish to snatch gold

Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson, Georgie Brayshaw and Lauren Henry took the title by 0.15 of a second from the Netherlands.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Team GB’s women’s quad boat roar back in photo-finish for stunning rowing gold

Great Britain’s Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson and Georgie Brayshaw have won gold in the women’s quadruple sculls at the Paris Olympics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

Bronze for Scotland's Beth Potter in Paris Olympics triathlon

Great Britain’s world champion Beth Potter claimed bronze in the women’s triathlon behind home favourite Cassandre Beaugrand.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2024