Category: The Process

  • Road to LA28: Swimming Qualification Route

    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 IOC has released the Swimming Qualification routes for athletes looking to compete in any individual or relay events, with at least four medals awarded daily…

  • How UK Sport Funding Works: Athlete Performance Awards

    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 are also Athlete Performance Awards (APA), solely funded by National Lottery income, that help athletes with living costs and expenses associated with training. Here we…

  • What is The 1461?

    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 very first Olympic memories1. Athens was where my love of the Olympics started. Los Angeles is where my Olympic dream will come true. About Me…

  • How UK Sport Funding Works: Individual Sports Investment

    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 systems. Notably, new sports for LA 2028 include baseball/softball, lacrosse, flag football, and squash. Some sports receive minimal funding, emphasizing disparities in support.