People who have shaped our world

I’m sitting staring at a screen, sweating and trying to hide the fact that my hands are shaking. A voice comes through the headphones and begins the countdown. The next thing I know, we’re on air, liv

Nicole Brown on her trajectory from fangirling Mary King to commentating alongside Ian Stark – and how her curious nature has stood her in good stead

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

Going behind the headlines in the 2025 paddock

According to ultra racer Joe Barr, age is a red herring – best ignored in favour of smarter training and nutrition. James Shrubsall explores how riders are staying stronger for longer