‘i’m a bad loser.i always wanted to be the best’

Former national time trial champ Lizzie Holden reconsiders her goals after retiring from racing

Cassandre Beaugrand remains one of triathlon’s most intriguing figures. The Paris-born star’s victory at her home Games catapulted her into the global spotlight; a career-defining moment that brought

At 16, I was on top of the world. I was double World Youth champion, I’d been the fastest 14-year-old of all time in Europe, and I already had a shoe contract. At 15, I was UK champion over the 100 an

Nearly two-thirds of girls drop out of sport by the time they reach puberty – but teenager Issey Kyson is on a mission to change that. The 17-year-old athlete has spent the last few years balancing me

Focus on the positive. Since having breast cancer in 2014, it’s what I try to do every day. I’m well, I’m fit, I have a great career, I’ve got a great kid and stepkids, I’ve got grandkids and a loving

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