The Year that Was 2016: Part 3
Alex takes one last look at 2016 covering the Rio Olympics, England’s Rugby team unbeaten all year, Wales’s success at the Euros and other stories of the year before concluding with those that we lost this year.
Rio 2016
Heartbreak for Daley – but sights set on Tokyo 2020
Tom Daley misses out on the individual 10-metre final. Alex reflects on his hard-fought successes – and the lessons he has learned for next time.
Olympic Focus: Laura Trott
Alex has been blown away by the success of Laura Trott, She may very well be Britain’s most successful female Olympian, but to the majority, 24-year-old Laura Trott is an almost unknown quality. As far as the broadcasters make out, she’s a cyclist who is engaged to fellow cyclist Jason Kenny. So, who is she?
Rio 2016: Laugher takes silver
Day 11 at the Olympics in Rio saw us return to the now aqua marine-coloured diving pool for the final of the Individual 3m Springboard Final.
Olympic Focus: Ryan Lochte
With the dominance of Michael Phelps in the pool, Alex wants to draw your attention to Ryan Lochte of Team USA.
Gold for Laugher & Mears!
Today was a day that will settle the nerves of many Team GB fans and the 3m springboard synchro final will become a highlight of Rio 2016. Things can only get better.
Rio 2016 – Is Brazil Ready?
Alex takes a look at the concerns ahead of Rio’s Olympic opening ceremony on Friday.
Connor Taras – Road to Rio 2016
In a UK exclusive Alex talks to Team Canada Olympic hopeful Connor Taras