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GB’s women hit the target in the Dominican Republic

Great Britain’s women’s archery team has won a second successive World Cup gold medal in the recurve team event.

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Mavericks win Netball Superleague final

After defeat in the two previous Grand Finals, Mavericks finally lifted the Co-Operative Netball Superleague title, after beating Loughborough Lightning 43-39 at the K2 Arena in Crawley.

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Nike Say Yes tee

A great tee with an excellent message – Nike launches Say Yes tee to help underprivileged girls experience sport.

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London marathon race day tips

We have asked UK Athletics National Marathon Coach and adidas Running Consultant, Bud Baldaro to give Sportsister’s readers his tops tips for this weekend’s London Marathon.

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Beth Tweddle wins silver at European Championships

A fantastic floor routine from Britain’s Olympic medal hopeful secured Tweddle silver at the European Championships in Clermont Ferrand, France.

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Francesca Halsall qualifies for her third Olympic swimming event

17-year-old Francesca Halsall from Liverpool claimed the national 100m butterfly title today in Sheffield, adding this event to the 100m and 50m freestyle events that she has already secured.

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On Camp With Kelly – Holmes mentoring project

Kelly Holmes is dedicating 10 days to train and mentor some of Britain’s best young talent within the 800m and 1500m disciplines.

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Marshall mix-up taints British Championships

Veteran swimmer Mel Marshall made headlines for all the wrong reasons at this week’s British Swimming Championships. A school-boy error by the 26-year-old left her dream of competing in the 4x100m Olympic relay team in tatters.

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WAG European Championship Preview

The best gymnasts in Europe will be heading to the charming French city of Clermont-Ferrand for the 27th WAG European Championships, to be held April 3rd – April 6th.

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Nicola Sanders, 400m runner

Sportsister chats to Olympic medal hopeful Nicola Sanders about her training, what keeps her motivated and how her preparation for Beijing is going.

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