Tuesday 2 March, 2021
Read this extract from Michael Gillard’s book on the Olympics.
The Mullingar native took part in his first fight in over a year.
One of the documents shared in the latest leak suggests the star’s biological passport was viewed by an expert as “suspicious”.
“I was like, ‘Wow, this kid is something.”
Meanwhile, Longford native Derek Burnett finished joint-eighth out of 32 in Men’s Trap.
The boxer is believed to have suffered a broken leg.
WADA to investigate months at the beginning of 2012 where there was “no effective operation” by Jamaican authorities.
Ireland’s Annalise Murphy, fourth at last year’s London Olympics, is the latest athlete to be profiled by The Journey.
The London Olympian “did something rather stupid” on Tuesday morning.
Three-time Olympian Eoin Rheinisch plans to compete again this year but hasn’t made any decisions on whether he’ll still be around for Rio 2016.
Tara’s Natalya Coyle was one of the surprise successes of the London Olympics, but she won’t rest easy until she’s fulfilled her potential.
British Swimming boss David Sparkes hit out at the teenage diver this week for his part in a new reality TV show.
After the disappointment of defeat in London, Scott Evans knew he needed a change. He just didn’t know where it would take him.
After sneaking into London under most people’s radar, triple Paralympic medallist Helen Kearney is enjoying the buzz of her win.
It’s head down and push on as Kilkenny boxer Darren O’Neill comes to terms with life after the London Olympics.
Olympic gold medallist awarded for her ‘exceptional sporting achievements’ in 2012.
75% of respondents in Pembroke Communications’ Sports Sentiment Index (SSI) picked Katie Taylor’s Olympic gold as the most iconic moment of 2012.
With four Olympic medals in the bag, Ireland’s top boxing coaches won the annual Philips award at this afternoon’s ceremony in Dublin.
Peter O’Leary escaped with a warning following an Olympic betting investigation, but Irish sailing bosses still have questions about the motive and timing of the allegations.
The Irish Sports Council are “delighted” that Katie Taylor has agreed to remain as an amateur in the hope of further Olympic glory at Rio 2016.
The opening ceremony of the Paralympic opening ceremony took place tonight. Here’s a quick snapshot.
It’s grand, there’s only two more sleeps until the Paralympics starts.
Celebrations to welcome home Cian O’Connor and Natalya Coyle are planned in the County Meath village tonight.
Boris Johnson and David Cameron had a great auld boogie at the Olympics closing ceremony.
Michael Conlan’s father and brother promise that the young Belfast boxer still has plenty more to offer in the ring.
The Kilkenny boxer was full of praise for his team-mates as Ireland’s athletes returned home from London 2012.
John Conlan has called on the IABA to agree new contracts with boxing coaches Billy Walsh and Zaur Antia.
The Minister for Sport promised to fight for more funding as he welcome Ireland’s Olympians home at a small reception in Dublin Airport this afternoon.
Celbridge runner Mark Kenneally finished 57th in the men’s marathon on the final day of the London Olympics.
IOC President Jacques Rogge described London 2012 as “an athletes’ Games” as the Olympics comes to a close.
It was the latest installment of a rivalry that needed no introduction but in the end, it just wasn’t to be for John Joe Nevin.
The track and field action comes to a close but it could be a night to remember, writes athletics expert Ailís McSweeney.
A double from Oribe Peralta gave Mexico a 2-1 win against Brazil in the gold medal decider.
“To top it off with a medal would have been unbelievable,” says Heffernan after setting a new Irish record in the 50km race walk.
Rob Heffernan brought Ireland to the brink of a sixth medal in the men’s 50km race walk this morning.
The Cork walker took more than seven minutes off his PB in the men’s 50km event.
The Kilkenny boxer will carry the Irish flag at tomorrow night’s ceremony.
The Polish national won the “B” final of the men’s canoe single (C1) 200m in Eton Dorney this morning.
A massive crowd gathered in the 26-year-old’s home town of Bray to watch the fight… and they weren’t disappointed.
