Category Archives: women’s sport

What was your #rowingmoment2012 ?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by martingough22

After an outstanding year of rowing, it’s tough to pick just one moment out as better than the rest. Katherine Grainger’s victory with Anna Watkins would probably edge it for me as the pick of the Olympic regatta, just ahead … Continue reading →

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My highlights from the summer of sport

Posted on October 4, 2012 by martingough22

As the nights draw in and the weather worsens, the glowing summer of sport already seems a long time ago. The video montages will display the headlines and big names but – like no British summer before it – the … Continue reading →

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Katherine Grainger in her own words

Posted on February 28, 2012 by martingough22

The latest Rowing & Regatta magazine, which came out on Monday, features a 1,600-word feature on Katherine Grainger’s roots; her route from reluctant recreational rower to four-time Olympian. The original commission was for 800 words but I had to ask … Continue reading →

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World Cup heroine Rowsell: It would be great to have a women’s Team Sky

Posted on February 20, 2012 by martingough22

After watching Joanna Rowsell win two World Cup golds over the weekend at a frenzied Olympic velodrome, I had the chance to chat to her on Monday for an article on the West London sport website. She talked quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Women’s Boat Race announcement – highlights and reaction

Posted on February 8, 2012 by martingough22

There were hints here and there over the last few days but for many, the news that the Women’s Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge will gain parity with the men’s event in 2015 came as a shock when Rachel … Continue reading →

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GB Rowing media melee

Posted on February 1, 2012 by martingough22

Last Friday brought the first media day of the year for the Great Britain rowing team, exactly six months out from the start of London 2012. The buzz was reflected by the 106 journalists in attendance. As one regular attendee … Continue reading →

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Cycling stars who miss headlines and support

Posted on December 30, 2011 by martingough22

The news story on a Dutch cycling website on Friday could hardly have had a lower profile, and its obscurity grew when I used internet translator Babelfish to turn it into English. “AA Drink-Leontien.nl takes over six racers of for … Continue reading →

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Which women would make your SPotY shortlist?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by martingough22

The announcement of the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the year is always met with criticism but this year it seems to have been stronger than ever as there is not a single woman in the shortlisted group … Continue reading →

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Women’s sport calls for more support

Posted on November 9, 2011 by martingough22

There were some headline-grabbing statistics on offer when the Commission on the Future of Women’s Sport released a report on commercial investment. Between January 2010 and August 2011, the report says, women’s sport received just 0.5% of all UK sports … Continue reading →

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