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‘That’s the most it’s sunk in’: Jake Wightman savours world champion status

Wightman was back in action on Thursday at the Commonwealth Games for the first time since his win in Eugene

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Commonwealth Games day seven: World champion Jake Wightman in the 1500m

The British runner will continue his quest for a unique summer treble after weightlifter Emily Campbell struck gold on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Katarina Johnson-Thompson adds second Commonwealth crown to career medal haul

The 29-year-old ended an 18-month injury nightmare with success in Birmingham.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Day Six at the Commonwealth Games: Johnson-Thompson and Campbell go for gold

The pair will be bidding to follow up gymnast Jake Jarman and swimmer Adam Peaty’s successes on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Matt Hudson-Smith’s World Championship bronze was ‘pure joy’ for mentor Christine Ohuruogu

‘I knew he was more than capable,’ said Ohuruogu, who won gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Jeremiah Azu eyes ‘big opportunity’ to chase down Wales medal in 100m

The 21-year-old won the British sprint title in June

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

The highlights of Euro 2022 in pictures

The tournament started on July 6 and culminated in Sunday’s Wembley final.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022: Five overseas athletes likely to shine in Birmingham

We have picked out five athletes from abroad to keep an eye on in Birmingham

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Laura Kenny leading medal bid after spectacular opening to Commonwealth Games

Alex Yee and James Wilby will also be contending for podium places.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

In pictures: The images that capture a special Olympics, 10 years on

Team GB claimed three gold medals in one athletics session for the first time in Olympic history on ‘Super Saturday’.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022