Paralympics
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Curtis McGrath: From Tragedy to Triumph
Sweat ran down Curtis McGrath’s forehead, stinging his eyes as the harsh Afghan sun beat down on his regiment. He looked out across the barren land they were clearing, his head constantly on a swivel, danger potentially lurking around every corner. The crunch of sandy gravel under foot providing a solemn soundtrack to the detail-orientated Continue reading
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Paralympics Day 8 Review: Records tumble and more ParalympicsGB medals
ParalympicsGB won another 10 medals, three of which were gold, on Day 8 of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, as their medal tally grew to 84. Swimmer Alice Tai got her second Gold, and fourth medal in total, of the games as she won the S8 50m freestyle final. The 25-year-old came into the event Continue reading
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David Smith: “People think I’m a maverick… there’s more to me than that”
Rio de Janeiro, a city famous for football, beaches, and Christ the Redeemer. A city where dreams of success live in the favelas that cling to the steep hillside overlooking the golden beaches below. For David Smith, it is the humble Carioca Arena that he treasures most. It was there during a humid August day Continue reading
Gregg Covers Sport 