#London 2012
'I never like to use that word sacrifice. It's a choice'
Former Olympian Gavin Noble is part of the duo behind HupHup, a coaching team hoping to help Irish athletes reach an elite level.
British Olympic sprinter suspended for failing drugs test on comeback from motorbike accident
Nigel Levine has been provisionally banned by UK Athletics after allegedly testing positive for clenbuterol.
'I thought I was going to die,' says US Olympian of doctor's abuse
McKayla Maroney is one of more than 100 victims to have accused Larry Nassar of sexual assault.
‘I wasn’t planning to stop swimming… It was a pretty abrupt decision’
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon chats to The42 about her decision to retire from the sport.
Watch: Emotional Mo Farah insists he is a clean athlete
The British athlete also confirmed his intention to rebrand as ‘Mohamed’.
Bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics and the track at London 2012, to taking the tag scene by storm
Claire Bergin is living a life immersed in tag rugby, having represented Ireland at the Olympics in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
'I'm a fighter, but this fight got me' - Irish Olympian Reid calls time on her career
The triathlete has announced she is retiring from the sport due to injuries.
Britain's Natasha Jonas on another collision course with Katie Taylor after turning professional
The Liverpudlian was beaten by the Olympic gold medallist at London 2012.
Caster Semenya in line to take London 2012 gold after another Russian is banned
800m winner Maria Savinova has been banned for four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Women's relay team the latest Russian athletes to be stripped of Olympic medals
Antonina Krivoshapka has been disqualified from the London Olympics.
British Olympic medallist Tom Daley on the key to healthy eating
The 22-year-old diver told us about his new book ‘Tom’s Daily Plan’.
From 14-year-old Olympian to sporting icon - the story of Tom Daley's incredible rise
The British diver chats to The42 about his decorated career.
Irish Olympian Nolan retires from boxing to 'enjoy a few years of hurling'
The 29-year-old plays GAA with Oulart the Ballagh.
Eddie Hearn tight-lipped following reports that he's signed Katie Taylor to pro deal
The former Olympic gold medallist has reportedly signed with Matchroom Sports.
Four years later, Rob Heffernan will finally be presented with his Olympic medal
The Irish race walker is looking forward to receiving the bronze at a special ceremony in Cork.
Weightlifter sent home from Rio for doping set to win London 2012 bronze despite finishing 9th
Poland’s Tomasz Zielinski will receive a bronze medal after six competitors from London tested positive.
'One of their big worries is: how do I handle walking into the Olympic Village and seeing my heroes'
Niamh Fitzpatrick chats to The42 about working as Team Ireland’s sports psychologist.
'I got very nervous when I was winning at the 2012 Olympics'
Irish sailor Annalise Murphy says she is more equipped to deal with pressurised situations now.
Ireland's Natalya Coyle has officially qualified for the Rio Olympics
The 25-year-old previously competed in the London 2012 Olympics.
Irish Olympian hits out at Aer Lingus following flight debacle
The athlete had been travelling to a competition as part of his preparations for Rio.
Rob Heffernan set to finally receive London 2012 Olympic medal as Russian walker stripped
While Olive Loughnane finally looks set to claim gold from the Berlin World Championships.
A decision was expected today but Rob Heffernan's wait for Olympic medal goes on
The Cork athlete is in line for a bronze medal.
‘Choosing to represent Ireland at the Olympics was a no-brainer for me’
Tori Pena chats to The42 on dual nationality, ‘cracking under pressure’ and her hopes for Rio 2016.
'I have to get back out there and redeem myself at the Olympics'
Even this far out, Ciarán O’Lionaird has Rio on his mind.
'I went from just starting to ride a bike to the London Paralympics in two years'
Mullingar’s Damien Shaw talks his hopes for Rio 2016 and this year’s An Post Rás.
Irish pentathlete Natalya Coyle on Rio 2016, the 'big' year ahead and her love of sleep
After enjoying an encouraging 2014, the Meath woman is confident of qualifying for Brazil.
Power ranking Katie Taylor's 8 most memorable victories
On the back of the Bray native’s World Championships win yesterday, we recall her greatest triumphs.
Two more Irish sailors qualify for the 2016 Olympics
Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern booked their places in Rio earlier today.
Katie Taylor looking forward to taking part in 'big competitions' again
The Irish boxer is set to compete in the Europeans later this month.
British tennis player Elena Baltacha dies of liver cancer, aged 30
The daughter of former Ipswich Town player Sergei Baltacha won 11 singles titles during her career.
Jason Quigley turns pro after signing up with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy
The Donegal boxer surrendered his national title in February, sparking speculation he was to leave the amateur ranks.
John Joe Nevin told both his legs were broken in Mullingar attack
The boxer will be confined to a wheelchair for some time.
'People don’t know who I am' - Irish Olympian and European bronze medalist Barry Murphy on the pitfalls of being a world-class athlete
The Dubliner tells us that €12,000 isn’t enough for sportspeople such as himself to get by on.
Irish athlete Ciarán O’Lionáird backs LGBT protests at Winter Olympics
In an interview with Off the Ball, the 25-year-old encouraged the sports world to stand up to Russia’s anti-gay laws.
The best pictures from Katie Taylor's two wins in 24 hours
The Olympic champion beat Finland’s Mira Potkonen in Bray last night.
Many Irish athletes not living up to their potential - Sonia O'Sullivan
The Olympic Silver Medallist is taking part in the Melbourne leg of Run in the Dark this month.
World anti-doping bosses to open 'extraordinary' audit of Jamaican testing
WADA to investigate months at the beginning of 2012 where there was “no effective operation” by Jamaican authorities.
Frustration forcing Katie Taylor to reconsider pro option
“For Olympic medallists to be boxing in front of a crowd of maybe 100 people, it’s disappointing.”
Ireland’s Rob Heffernan claims gold at World Track and Field Championships
The result follows the Irish race walker’s fourth place finish at the London Olympics.
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Seán Bán Breathnach is celebrating 45 years on air, so here's a chance to revisit his classic Katie Taylor commentary
No better excuse to recall the Irish boxer’s triumph.
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