Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

In 1972, Mary Peters gained sporting immortality by winning the gold medal for Great Britain in the pentathlon at the Olympic Games in Munich. She also represented Northern Ireland at every Commonweal

Sitting on a throne making the Churchill ‘V’ in London. Calling Sue Barker ‘Susan’ at the Sports Personality of the Year awards. Sticking his tongue out during the national anthem in Rio. Getting off

The pinnacle of Cox’s sporting career came in the 2016 summer Paralympics when she won a gold medal in the women’s T38 400m, a bronze medal in the women’s T38 100m, as well as winning gold in the wome

Since starting wheelchair racing four years ago, Erin O’Flaherty has gone on to become a champion racer who now ranks 4th in the country

The reigning national road race champion talks supplements, Zwifting and the importance of fun-loving team-mates