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Keep the Faith -- Kipyegon and Barshim make history at the worlds
AFP, Published on 23/08/2023
» BUDAPEST - Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won a historic third world 1500m gold on Tuesday and although Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim missed out on a fourth crown, he became the first man to win five medals in the event.
Animal rights activists 'rescue' lambs from farm on royal estate
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» LONDON - Animal rights campaigners said on Thursday they had "rescued" three lambs from slaughter on a farm on King Charles III's Sandringham estate in eastern England.
'Happy' Asher-Smith equals indoors 60m PB in Karlsruhe after 15-month absence
AFP, Published on 30/01/2021
» KARLSRUHE (GERMANY) - Britain's 200m world champion Dina Asher-Smith equalled her personal best over 60m as she clocked 7.08 seconds in winning the women's final at Karlsruhe's indoor meet on Friday in her first race for well over a year.
Tiger Roll primed to emulate National legend Red Rum
AFP, Published on 05/04/2019
» LONDON - Tiger Roll has been called both a "little rat" and "lion-hearted" but the latter quality will be needed if he is to emulate the legendary Red Rum and win back to back Grand Nationals on Saturday.
Riding legends the real McCoy for aspiring jockeys
AFP, Published on 06/12/2018
» ASCOT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Bob Champion battled back from cancer to win the Grand National whilst record breaking AP McCoy broke nearly all the bones in his body before finally triumphing in the world's greatest steeplechase at his 15th attempt.
National history beckons for female jockey Walsh
AFP, Published on 13/04/2018
» LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Katie Walsh will bid to become the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Saturday at Aintree as she rides Baie des Iles in the world's greatest steeplechase.