An Olympic Cycle consists of 1,461 days.
Four years of dreaming and training before eventually executing on the world’s biggest stage.
We cover that.
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“On The Right Path” says British Sailing Team’s Daisy Collingridge
Training on the same water used during the 2012 Olympics must make Daisy Collingridge feel a certain way. Especially as someone whose sights are firmly set on an Olympic appearance…
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Bello Brothers “Maximising Every Opportunity” in Pursuit of Olympic Dream
A debut at the World Championships in Adelaide last year was just another checkmark on their journey to Los Angeles for the Bello brothers. Javier and Joaquin are five-time British…
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Road to LA28: Swimming Qualification Route
With 41 medals awarded at the 2028 Summer Olympics, Swimming has the second-most of any Olympic sport, behind Athletics. While the Athletics qualification routes are yet to be released, the…
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The LA 2028 Zones Explained: Long Beach Zone
Rather than a single Olympic Park, the LA28 Games will be organised into several distinct Zones. Some Zones are action-packed, featuring multiple disciplines and medal events, while others focus on…
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How UK Sport Funding Works: Athlete Performance Awards
A couple of months ago, we took a look at how UK Sports Funding works for Individual Sport Investment, with over £230,000,000 in funding distributed in the 2025-29 Cycle. But there…
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What is The 1461?
It’s the day before the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, and I’ve just turned ten. Just over two weeks later, and my head is full of my…
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Five Stories You Missed in March
Four years is a long time to keep track of all 36 sports that will be contested at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. That’s why we’re keeping you up to speed…
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Road to LA28: Flag Football Qualification Route
Flag Football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles, with both the men’s and women’s tournaments taking place at Exposition Park Stadium. The event runs from July 15-22, with…
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The LA 2028 Zones Explained: Downtown LA (DTLA) Zone
Rather than a single Olympic Park, the LA28 Games will be organised into several distinct Zones. Some Zones are action-packed, featuring multiple disciplines and medal events, while others focus on…
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Five Stories You Missed in February
Four years is a long time to keep track of all 36 sports that will be contested at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. That’s why we’re keeping you up to…
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Great Britain Baseball Ready for World Baseball Classic
In October 2023, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) published an article titled: ‘Great Britain: Are we witnessing the rise of a new baseball and softball European powerhouse?’ The article…
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How UK Sport Funding Works: Individual Sports Investment
UK Sport will distribute over £230 million in funding from 2025 to 2029, aligning with Olympic and Paralympic cycles. This initiative aims to support athletes, improve accessibility, and develop sustainable…