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London loses out to Nairobi in bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi, Kenya will be the first African host of athletics’ biggest event outside the Olympic Games

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century

It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Euronews · Aug 17

“One of the rarest and most revered hard rock icons”: Gibson has revived one of the most sought-after guitars it has ever produced

Originally crafted for the 1972 Olympic Games, Schenker’s black-and-white version quickly became the stuff of folklore

Guitar World · Jul 15

‘I’m disappointed and I’m not alone’: Matty Lee hits out at Olympic president’s ‘amateur’ stance on pay

Retired diver Matty Lee tells Donald McRae about his disappointment at Kirsty Coventry’s stance on athletes being paid at the Olympic Games

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better, despite what the IOC president Kirsty Coventry thinks

The National (Scotland) · May 31

Berlin approves Olympic hosting bid for 100th anniversary of 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

Germany is set to bid to host the Olympic Games in either 2036, 2040 or 2044

The Independent UK · May 21

BBC presenter Natalie Pirks quits after 13 years following daughter's emotional message

The correspondent, who has provided coverage for four World Cups and four Olympic Games, is stepping away from the channel

Evening Standard · May 5

Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says

The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn in

The Guardian - AU · May 4

'The old horse still has some kick' – Taylor Phinney announces track racing comeback as he targets 2028 Olympic Games

US rider, who retired from road racing in 2019, hopes to make USA Team Pursuit squad in Los Angeles

Cycling News · Apr 15

Adam Peaty inspired by father-in-law Gordon Ramsay as he eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Adam Peaty has set his sights on competing at a fourth Olympic Games in 2028

The Independent UK · Apr 14