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Holcombe keeper Payne given Olympics call-up

Holcombe keeper Payne given Olympics call-up

18 June 2024

Holcombe’s Ollie Payne has been selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games while several former club players are also set to head to France.

Beth’s blueprint is Georgia-Mae’s inspiration

Beth’s blueprint is Georgia-Mae’s inspiration

18 June 2024

Gravesend’s Georgia-Mae Fenton will go to the Olympic Games with the chance to follow in her hero Beth Tweddle’s footsteps an extra inspiration.

Fenton’s Olympic dream a reality

Fenton’s Olympic dream a reality

13 June 2024

Gravesend gymnast Georgia-Mae Fenton need dream no more after winning selection for this summer’s Paris Olympics.

A World of difference for Henry!

A World of difference for Henry!

10 June 2024

Ashford para triathlete Henry Urand goes into this month’s World Triathlon Para Series race in Swansea with the Paralympics in mind.

Craig gets nod to seek crowning glory in Paris

Craig gets nod to seek crowning glory in Paris

06 June 2024

Pembury rower Emily Craig says the Paris Olympics can be the perfect ending to a story three years in the making.

Wilson needs wildcard to extend Games run

Wilson needs wildcard to extend Games run

28 May 2024

Defeat for Minster’s Ross Wilson at the Paralympic World Qualification tournament means his Paris hopes are out of his hands.

Teenage swimmer set for Paralympic Games debut

Teenage swimmer set for Paralympic Games debut

22 May 2024

A teenager from Kent will be the youngest member of the Aquatics GB swimming squad for the Paralympic Games.

Black wins first major medal

Black wins first major medal

16 May 2024

Tunbridge Wells’ Freya Black is hitting form at just the right time ahead of this summer’s Olympics.

Olympics call-up for Eva

Olympics call-up for Eva

17 April 2024

History-making Sevenoaks swimmer Eva Okaro will hope to go to great lengths in Paris this summer.

Waiting game for Ross

Waiting game for Ross

29 March 2024

Next month’s world rankings will reveal if Minster table tennis star Ross Wilson has booked his ticket to the Paris Paralympics.

Choong’s new challenge

Choong’s new challenge

20 March 2024

Olympic champion Joe Choong goes into this year’s Games facing a different kind of pentathlon test.

Freya aiming to show Olympic intent

Freya aiming to show Olympic intent

04 March 2024

Sailor Freya Black goes into this week’s 49er FX World Championships looking at the bigger picture in an Olympic year.

‘Am I dreaming this?’ – When Matt was a Seoul man

‘Am I dreaming this?’ – When Matt was a Seoul man

16 February 2024

Maidstone Weightlifting Club coach Matt Vine has shared memories of competing at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

Olympic legend tips Craig for gold

Olympic legend tips Craig for gold

23 October 2023

Rowing great Sir Matthew Pinsent thinks Pembury’s Emily Craig will reach the top step of the podium in Paris next year.

Bayley books Paris spot

Bayley books Paris spot

12 September 2023

Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley is off to the Paralympics next summer after his singles success at the European Para Table Tennis Championships.

Mission accomplished for Freya

Mission accomplished for Freya

03 September 2023

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black can now focus on honing her skills after helping to seal a Paris Olympic quota spot for Team GB.

Path to podium is clear for Freya

Path to podium is clear for Freya

18 July 2023

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black has every reason to be optimistic she’ll be a medal contender at next year’s Olympic Games.

Nunn starts Worlds bid with bigger prize in mind

Nunn starts Worlds bid with bigger prize in mind

19 September 2022

Bexleyheath's Sam Nunn is hoping to put down a marker for the Paris Olympics with success at the World Rowing Championships.

Sacker has Olympic-sized ambition

Sacker has Olympic-sized ambition

11 September 2022

Qualifying for the sailing events at the 2028 Olympics will be tough - but Tunbridge Wells' Molly Sacker has the pedigree to be in with a shout.

'I'd never seen anything like it - and never will again'

'I'd never seen anything like it - and never will again'

27 July 2022

It's 10 years to the day since the London 2012 Olympics' opening ceremony - we take a look back at the Games which had us on the edge of our seats.

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