Brazil's Gabriel Medina and the United States' Caroline Marks were triumphant in the men's and women's finals at the Narrabeen Classic in Australia today, part of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour.
World champion Italo Ferreira of Brazil has been knocked out of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in Narrabeen in Australia after a controversial defeat to the United States' Conner Coffin.
Mick Fanning survived the elimination round only to be knocked out by Championship Tour leader Italo Ferreira later in the day as favourable conditions led to an abundance of action at the World Surf League (WSL) competition in Narrabeen.
World Surf League Championship Tour leaders Carissa Moore and Italo Ferreira avoiding having to face the elimination round as competition began at the Narrabeen leg.
There will be a delayed start to the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in Narrabeen after small waves led to organisers opting against staging any competition today.
Australia’s national surfers have taken on the new identity of The Irukandjis - a reference to the venomous jellyfish that inhabit the nation’s marine waters - with the additional tagline of: Deadly in the Water.
Reigning World Surf League champions Carissa Moore and Italo Ferreira claimed victories as the Championship Tour event concluded in Newcastle in Australia.
Australia’s Isabella Nichols advanced to her maiden semi-final at the World Surf League Championship Tour event in Newcastle in Australia.
World number one John John Florence suffered elimination at the World Surf League Championship Tour event in Newcastle in Australia.
World number one Tyler Wright suffered a shock round-of-16 exit on a day of surprises at the World Surf League Championship Tour event in Newcastle in Australia.
Tyler Wright and John John Florence showed why they are top of the world rankings as they impressed on day one of the World Surf League Championship Tour event in Newcastle.
Newcastle is set to host the second leg of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour season, beginning tomorrow, and kick off a sizeable Australian swing.
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has unveiled a new logo and brand identity ahead of the sport's Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.
A 22-year-old surfer from El Salvador who had eyes on Olympic qualification has died after being struck by lightning while training.
The International Surfing Association (ISA) intends to go ahead with staging the World Surfing Games in El Salvador this year, and is to implement a new health and safety plan in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Denver were awarded the 1976 Winter Olympic Games ahead of Sion in Switzerland, Tempere in Finland and Vancouver in Canada at the International Olympic Committee Session in 1970. But in a Colorado referendum in November 1972, voters rejected funding for the event. It is the only time a city has been awarded the Olympics but pulled out. The IOC then offered the Games to Whistler in Canada, but they too declined owing to a change of Government following elections. Salt Lake City offered to host the Games, but the IOC, still reeling from the Denver rejection, declined and selected Innsbruck, the 1964 host city, as a replacement.
The Football Association - U21 Head Coach - Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom
The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and successfully generates enough revenue to support investment of over £150m into English football each year. Our vision is to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams. Reporting into our Technical Director, you will be responsible for building a winning England U21 team that successfully prepares and promotes players for the England Senior team. You will bring a strong leadership presence to St. George's Park that supports the development of the site as a world leading football performance centre.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on sport, but many elite athletes have also made their impact felt during the health crisis, working on the medical frontline and in some cases sacrificing their chances of sporting success for the good of public health. Mike Rowbottom reports.
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