Tag: Olympics

Former Olympic swimmer’s business venture almost ruined by pandemic

Claire Lindsay - July 26, 2021

A RETIRED Olympic swimmer is creating new venues for his swim academy with additional financial help after the pandemic. Michael Jamieson, 33 from Glasgow retired...

Record amount of Scottish athletes compete at overseas Olympic Games

News

Claire Lindsay - July 23, 2021

SCOTTISH athletes will once again take centre stage over the coming weeks as the UK competes for gold at the Olympic Games. 53 Scottish athletes...

Elite athletes paired with Covid sufferers for recovery promotion project

Business

Maja Grantham - June 30, 2021

INTERNATIONAL elite athletes, coaches and sports figures share their experiences of unexpected setbacks and coping strategies with people who have been impacted by Covid. The...

Chris Hoy supports new campaign for mental health

Community

Maja Grantham - June 9, 2021

OLYMPIC legend Sir Chris Hoy is supporting a new campaign encouraging people to take up physical activity and sport to help them feel their...

Company offers an experience with an Olympic athlete for a homeless charity

News

Maja Grantham - June 4, 2021

AN EVENTS company are offering the chance to win an Olympic experience with Sir Chris Hoy to raise funds for a homeless charity. They have...

Student photographer snaps former Olympic speed skater, 77, showing off skills on frozen lake

Local News

Bethan Sexton - January 11, 2021

STUNNING photos show a 77-year-old former Olympic speed skater carving up the ice on a frozen lake. Thomas Dawson, originally from Ayr, was snapped flexing...

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