When you hear the word 'old' it's highly unlikely it conjures the image of an elite triathlete who has just qualified for the 2012 Olympics. But in the funny world of sport, 27-year-old Helen Jenkins finds herself labelled just that
, old satan was in a very bad mood that day.This incredibly tough triathlon - which was moved from its September date to make way for the 2012 Olympics sailing test events - is one that earns you brownie points for life if you make it to the finish
2012 looks set to be another fantastic year for Helen Jenkins. The British triathlete, who was crowned ITU World Champion for the second time in 2011, will line up alongside the world’s best triathletes when she represents Great Britain
-distance men are lagging behind the women, his London 2012 favourites and to find out about his relationship with Coe and Ovett, on and off the track. Football was my real love as a child. All I wanted to be was a footballer.Once I started winning races for my
.Q. What are your hopes for next season? A. We have some Olympic selection races this season, so I'll be aiming to race well in those. And of course I hope to get faster at all three disciplines.Q. How confident are you about qualifying for London 2012? A
by Paralympic hero David Weir (pictured opposite) and British 400m record holder Iwan Thomas, the race aims to continue the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and encourage participants of all ages and abilities to get involved in the world of sport
,000 in 2001. Halfords say the newest figures reflect the efforts of the Government’s Cycle to Work scheme, which offers tax advantages and a 42% saving on investing in a new bike.The cycling success of the 2012 London Olympics and Tour de France is also
When you’re watching the London 2012 marathon this summer, spare a moment to applaud Hugh Jones. Hugh has measured the route dozens of times over the last two years to make sure it’s as accurate as possible.Unsurprisingly, Hugh is one of the world
2012 was a special year for sport in Britain and without a doubt a monumental year for the sport of triathlon with Yorkshire’s Brownlee Brothers inspiring many people to try a triathlon for the first time. Although many people associate the sport
the Olympics and get my body ready for the distance and ready to perform well. It's been great to really focus on the task.Q. You've represented Britain at the Beijing Olympics - are you looking forward to London 2012? How's your preparation going?My coach
