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Mary Rand obituary

The first British woman to win an Olympic athletics gold medal with her long jump victory at the 1964 Tokyo Games

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29

Mary Rand, first British woman to win Olympic athletics gold, dies aged 86

Mary Rand, the British track and field athlete who blazed a trail for women by winning three Olympic medals at the Tokyo Games in 1964, has died at the age of 86

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

These photographers shot as fast as 1/3200 sec, pressed the shutter at the perfect moment – and won a sports photography award for it

The Hugh Russell Sports Photography Competition showcases what great sports imagery is about: timing, emotion, and detail

Digital Camera World · Nov 11, 2025

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Ed Sheeran and Van Morrison guitars to go under hammer for sports stars

The guitars are among lots to be auctioned for the Mary Peters Trust later this year.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

‘There are so many crazy stories’: the hunt for every sports statue in world

Chris Stride leads project that gives insights into UK society – such as statues of Lester Piggott outnumbering those of women

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

Gold medallist Scott hopes to encourage girls to stay in sport after MBE honour

The 25-year-old rower from Coleraine in Northern Ireland was part of the Team GB women’s quadruples sculls crew that won at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Lady Mary Peters joins ‘remarkable’ few awarded Freedom of City of London

Lady Mary was recognised for her outstanding sporting achievements and charitable work.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024

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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Dame Mary Peters and Paula Radcliffe share their top tips for improving your fitness

Health contributor Abbi Henderson chats with the two former athletes.

Marie Claire · Dec 20, 2023

Olympic champion Mary Peters: ‘I feel the terrible loss of life in the name of sport’

The former pentathlon gold medallist tells Donald McRae of the death threat and horror of Munich 1972, the Troubles, and promoting Belfast

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Businesses take to the track for Mary Peters Trust Corporate Games

They helped raise £23,000 to support promising young athletes

Belfast Live · Jun 9, 2023

£25,000 donation in memory of Niamh Drayne will champion future athletes

Lisburn family remember their much-loved daughter by supporting Mary Peters Trust

Belfast Live · May 15, 2023

Co Tyrone teen selected for bursary to help 'wrestle his way to the top'

The Strabane teen said: "I want to show young people that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.”

Belfast Live · Dec 2, 2022

Belfast Sports Awards 2023 open for nominations

Previous winners at the Belfast Sports Awards include Lady Mary Peters, Carl Frampton, Dr. Michael McKillop and Wayne McCullough

Belfast Live · Nov 10, 2022

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