Sports



Perth 2011 stars on BBC World news

By Emily Goddard

Perth_2011_Event_Director_John_Longley_showing_Peschardts_People_around_Perth_21-06-11Friday 21 - The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships is playing a starring role on the BBC World News television channel after the programme Peschardt's People recently made the trip to Western Australia to feature Perth 2011 Event Director John Longley and talk about December's Sailing World Championships, the development of WA and its capital city.


Top names in line-up for Canary Wharf Triathlon

By Emily Goddard

Jodie_Stimpson_at_Canary_WharfJune 21 - The GE Canary Wharf Triathlon, a new addition to the British Triathlon Super Series this year, will play host to top elite athletes including Liz Blatchford and reigning Super Series Champion Jodie Stimpson (pictured) later this month as the sport comes to the bustling shopping and business district for the first time.

GB canoeing duo strikes gold

By Emily Goddard

heath_and_schofield_21-06-11June 21 - Liam Heath and Jon Schofield stormed to victory in the K2 200 metres demolishing a quality field to retain their European crown at the 2011 European Senior Canoe Sprint Championships in Belgrade.