Athletes
# athletes - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Pick the country’s sexiest sportsman from these 18 studs, Ireland
Paul Green can’t talk his way into this squad.
# athletes - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Anxious wait for Reid and Noble as Triathlon funding cuts considered
Despite qualifying two athletes for London 2012, the Sports Council of Ireland may reduce backing for the sporting hopefuls.
# athletes - Monday 17 December, 2012
Olympians live longer than the rest of us
On average Olympic athletes live 2.8 years longer than non-Olympians.
# athletes - Saturday 6 October, 2012
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Children’s hospital site for Balbriggan? TDs to stay home to cut costs? Chinese takeaways off menu for athletes?
# athletes - Tuesday 25 September, 2012
Tri Talk: Aaron O’Brien sprints clear to capture junior race in London
In your weekly triathlon round-up, the Irish Junior squad excel in London and more than 200 people brave the waters at Blacksod, Co Mayo.
# athletes - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Pro sports more gay-friendly as athletes speak out
Several stars have called for a change in attitudes as regards homosexuality in sport.
# athletes - Thursday 30 August, 2012
11 incredible images from the Paralympics opening ceremony
Fireworks? Check. Flying wheelchairs? Check. Queen Elizabeth II wearing red earplugs? Check.
# athletes - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Explainer: Why Paralympians mutilate themselves to enhance performance
The practice of ‘boosting’ for athletes with spinal injuries is a natural but gruesome method of gaining a physical edge.
# athletes - Monday 13 August, 2012
VIDEO: Ireland welcomes home its Olympians
Featuring interviews with Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin and Cian O’Connor, among others.
Poll: Are you now more likely to watch the Paralympics?
The London 2012 Olympics have been haired as one of the most successful Games in modern history – but are you going to watch the Paralympics when it kicks off?
# athletes - Sunday 12 August, 2012
In pictures: London 2012, Day 16
The final medals were handed out as Great Britain prepared for a huge send-off.
NBC pulls “creepy” slow motion video of female Olympians
Seriously… what were they thinking?
Confusion reigns over no homecoming for Ireland’s Olympic athletes
There will be no official event for Team Ireland when they arrive back tomorrow afternoon – but no-one is quite sure why.
# athletes - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Olympic Village: Day One, wrap
A round-up of the weird, wonderful and woeful of the first day of medal-winning action at London 2012.
# athletes - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Poll: Should sports stars be punished for what they say on Twitter?
A number of sports stars have faced fines and suspensions from sporting authorities for comments made on Twitter but should they?
# athletes - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Say cheese! The headshots on the Olympics website are pretty awkward
Don’t you just hate getting your passport picture taken?
# athletes - Monday 9 July, 2012
Grimacing for gold: 12 intense pictures from the US Olympic diving trials
We might make a similar face if we were dive-bombing a pool from 10 metres.
# athletes - Thursday 5 July, 2012
In pictures: Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls get set for London
The gang’s all here…
# athletes - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Poll: Does having the Olympic flame in Ireland cheer you up?
The flame is here as part of the relay leading up to the opening ceremony of London 2012. Did having it here this morning affect your mood?
# athletes - Thursday 31 May, 2012
P Diddy’s son lands $54,000 college scholarship
UCLA defends athletic scholarship for millionaire Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son.
# athletes - Thursday 5 April, 2012
Saudi Arabia may not send women to the Olympics
The country has never before included women on its Olympic team but the International Olympic Committee had been hopeful it would happen this year.
# athletes - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
Carrying a torch: Paul McGrath in pole position to carry Olympic flame
The Black Pearl of Inchicore has emerged as the favourite to carry the Olympic torch through Dublin and fly the flag for Irish football.
# athletes - Saturday 18 February, 2012
The Simpsons at 500: here are our 9 favourite sporting cameos from Springfield
As Springfield’s finest celebrate their milestone, we look back at some sporting greats who have appeared alongside them.
# athletes - Tuesday 21 September, 2010
Athlete housing ‘not fit for humans’
Team Scotland say that athlete’s accommodation needs serious improvement before Games start on 3 October.
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