OLYMPIC hopeful David King has decided not to do a full indoor season in Europe this year. Instead, the City of Plymouth sprint hurdler has opted to stay at his American training base in Phoenix to try to boost his hopes of making it to Tokyo this summer. “After a really great winter training period … Continue reading
AT SOME point in life everybody is faced with having to make a tough choice and no-one can ever be sure they are making the right decision. A couple of years ago, Ivybridge athlete Travis Bramley found himself doing some serious soul searching over whether to stick with triathlon, try his luck with cycling or … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH’S Olympic hopeful David King opened his indoor season at the weekend by finishing second in the 60m hurdles at the Grand Canyon University Collegiate/Open in Phoenix, Arizona. King was only beaten by his Phoenix Track Club training partner Jarret Eaton – the 2018 World Indoor Championship silver medallist. Eaton won in 7.65 seconds, with … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Leander’s Laura Stephens, Honey Osrin, Sophie Freeman and Reece Dunn have joined current Commonwealth Games champion Ben Proud in a new-look England swimming team. The 85-strong squad has been selected to help England’s chances ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The aim of the team is to bring together everyone who is … Continue reading
ONE of the region’s most historic sports clubs is bidding to secure its long-term future after being badly hit by Covid-19 and the closure of the Life Centre. Devonport Royal Swimming Association was founded back in 1863, making it one of the oldest swimming clubs in England. It is also the only swimming club in … Continue reading
THE Youth National Sailing Championship, which had been due to be held in Plymouth this April, have been postponed due to Covid-19. Plymouth Youth Sailing Club was set to host the prestigious RYA event at Mount Batten between April 4 and 9. However, it is hoped a rescheduled championships will take place at the same … Continue reading
A HAT-TRICK from Jack Presland helped Devon League side Lakeside Athletic overcome P&WD outfit Plymouth Vaults 3-2 in an entertaining Devon Premier Cup game at the Parkway on Saturday. Despite spells of torrential rain and bitterly cold conditions, both teams were fully committed to the cup tie and both goalkeepers were kept on their toes. … Continue reading