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Olympics News

Back row, left to right: Alex O’Connell, Jodie Swallow, Martin Evans, Chloe Rogers, Faith Pitman, James Huckle, Cllr Stephen Castle. Front row left to right: Emma Hollis, Adam Alderman and Anne Wafula
Talented trio are awarded funding ahead of 2012 Olympics
15:23 - 03 February 2010

THREE talented athletes from Harlow celebrated becoming sports ambassadors for Essex on Monday night at the Radisson Blu Hotel at Stansted Airport. The Team Essex Ambassador programme provided by Essex County Council, funds top tier athletes who have bee... Full Story »

james
Harlow marksman wins British senior and junior titles at Bisley

09:15 - 27 August 2009

HARLOW marksman James Huckle is celebrating after being crowned British junior and senior champion in the last two weeks. The 18-year-old s crowning glory was claiming the British 3x40 Championships at Bisley last weekend. James said: This is the main ev... Full Story »

James Huckle in action
Frustration for James

18:12 - 22 July 2009

Harlow shooter James Huckle was left frustrated after a problem with his rifle ruined his chances of glory at the 32nd European Shooting Championships in Croatia. The former Mark Hall School pupil finished in a respectable 10th spot in the 50m rifle three... Full Story »

Anne Wafula-Strike
Anne gets back on track

16:36 - 03 June 2009

Paralympic wheelchair racer Anne Wafula-Strike is back on track after a long-term shoulder injury and is stepping up her preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games. Anne, from Harlow, competes in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 10km and marathon disciplines but missed... Full Story »

Gemma Akers proudly shows off her gold medal
Gemma rows to glory

08:38 - 21 May 2009

A young rower from Harlow is celebrating after picking up a gold medal at her first ever international competition for Great Britain at the weekend. Gemma Akers, 21, helped the GB under 23 women s eight to first place at the Essen Regatta in Germany. We... Full Story »

James with his gold medal
James stars in Sydney

09:07 - 22 January 2009

Harlow marksman James Huckle proved he is one of the most promising talents in shooting by winning a gold medal in style at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. The 18-year-old blew the opposition away in Sydney on Friday, dominating the 10m air rifle e... Full Story »