Ever since Katarina Johnson-Thompson broke Jessica Ennis’ British junior heptathlon record in Italy last May, the Liverpudlian has been tipped as the Olympic champion’s natural successor.
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Head to head: BMX stars Abbie Taylor and Shanaze Reade
Ahead of this weekends UCI BMX Supercross World Cup at the new Manchester track, Sportsister caught up with rising star Abbie Taylor and Olympic veteran Shanaze Reade to hear all about the new facility, plus a little bit of insider info into the two riders.
Athletics: Lesley Owusu sets sights on Glasgow 2014
Sky Sports Living for Sport athlete mentor, Lesley Owusu has her sights firmly set on Glasgow 2014. Having missed out on selection for the London 2012 Olympic Games with an Achilles tendon injury, the World, Commonwealth and European sprinter is back in training and inspired to get back to her best.
Football: Jill Scott and Fara Williams head-to-head
With the start of the 2013 FA Women’s Super League season just a few days away, Sportsister spoke to Jill Scott (Everton) and Fara Williams (Liverpool) about the game, the teams and the players to watch.
Also posted in 02.Featured article, Popular articles, Team sports, Team-news
Tagged fara williams, football, Jill Scott, women's football
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Faye White looks ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final
Footballing legend Faye White looks ahead to this summers UEFA Women’s Champions League final that will take place at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea Football Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to catch some top level women’s football, and fingers crossed our last remaining home team Arsenal will be in action!
Elinor Barker: My Favourite Moment In Women’s Sport
To celebrate the amazing achievements of our female sports stars and to ensure their performances remain in the public eye, Sportsister has launched a special video project called ‘My Favourite Moment In Women’s Sport’. This video features one of our newest World Champion Track Cyclists – Elinor Barker
Jake Humphrey: My Favourite Moment In Women’s Sport
To celebrate the amazing achievements of our female sports stars and to ensure their performances remain in the public eye, Sportsister has launched a special video project called ‘My Favourite Moment In Women’s Sport’. This video features Jake Humphrey – Sports presenter and anchorman.
Look Sharp – Lynsey set for Birmingham
Although this year’s European Indoor Championships are not in Lynsey Sharp’s game plan, she is looking forward to taking to the track in Birmingham on Saturday to put her training under new coach Terrence Mahon to the test.
Also posted in Editor's picks, Features, News, running, Running-news
Tagged 800m, Birmingham, British Athletics Indoor Grand Prix, Lynsey Sharp, Terrence Mahon
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Inspired by London 2012 aiming for Rio 2016!
A London 2012 Gamesmaker has earnt a place on the GB Paralympic canoe training squad for Rio. Mother of two Anne Dickins has, in just seven weeks, gone from a total novice in a canoe to being named in the squad after a chance encounter with development coach Colin Radmore at the London Games.
Also posted in Features, London 2012, News, Popular articles, Water sports
Tagged canoeing, London 2012, rio 2016
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Sportsister catches up with squash star Laura Massaro
Ahead of her jetting off to the States for the Cleveland Classic, we caught up with World Number 3 and England and European Number 1 Laura Massaro to see how she’s been getting on and to talk about the future of squash.
Also posted in Features, olympics, Popular articles, Racket sports
Tagged Cleveland Classic, laura massaro, squash
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