Katarina Johnson-Thompson Interview Whilst an Achilles injury and doubts over whether this summer's Tokyo 2020 Olympics would take place haven’t been ideal preparation for Katarina Johnson-Thompson, the Woolton-born heptathlete isn’t looking for any excuses as she prepares to finally realise her gold medal dream Words by Lawrence Saunders How are you feeling just ... Read More...
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20 Years of YM Liverpool: Homegrown sports stars and high profile visitors Since YM Liverpool launched in 1999, some of the most popular sports stars from the city and high profile visitors have taken time out from their training and commitments to grace our pages. Curated by Natasha Young Jamie Carragher A 2008 catch-up ... Read More...
Update: This event has been postponed due to forecast bad weather. A spokesperson for Liverpool City Council says: “The latest forecast shows there will be heavy rain and blustery conditions at the Pier Head on Saturday afternoon, so rather than risk a complete washout we have decided to postpone the mini Commonwealth ... Read More...
A line-up of Liverpool sports stars will act as ambassadors for a proposed bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the city. Rio heptathlon hopeful Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, boxing champion Tony Bellew and football legends Jamie Carragher and Graeme Sharp are backing the initiative as it begins ... Read More...
A wealth of Merseyside talent will be aiming for this year’s Rio 2016 Olympics. With just months to go until the global tournament, we’ve tracked down the region’s hopefuls looking to make their mark on the competition to athletes hoping to round off their sporting careers on a high. James Tartt Track Dream to ... Read More...