An interesting article in Press Gazette, the weekly for journalists, asks why the media failed to uncover the doping scandal in cycling. Sunday Times journalist David Walsh tells the magazine the failure was for two reasons: Firstly, coverage was heavily influenced by…
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Eric Farrell centre stage at Games Opening Ceremony
Great Britain canoeing coach Eric Farrell was centre stage at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games last night when he appeared mid-way through the evening’s entertainment to take the coach’s oath on behalf of all coaches at the XXX…
Tagged with: Eric Farrell, olympic canoeing, Olympic Games, opening ceremony, tim brabants
Posted in Olympic Canoeing
Posted in Olympic Canoeing
Canoe volunteers making GB proud
Top marks to the GB Canoeing website for their piece on volunteers at the canoe sprint and canoe slalom events. Numerous Royal Canoe Club members are giving up their time over the coming weeks (and some for the past few months,…
Olympic volunteers wanted in Richmond
Richmond Council has written to ask if any members would like to offer their time as Volunteers in Partnership (VIPs) in Richmond from 24 July to 1 August. Richmond will be hosting 2 Olympic torch relays and 4 Olympic cycling…
Duisburg nail biter for Olympic canoe champ Brabants
Olympic K1 1,000m champion Tim Brabants has arrived in Duisburg, Germany for the final of his three head-to-head races with rival Paul Wycherley. The paddler who produces the best result this weekend will go to the Olympic Games. The other…
Tagged with: Duisburg, London 2012, olympic canoeing, Olympic Games, Paul Wycherley, tim brabants
Posted in Olympic Canoeing
Posted in Olympic Canoeing
