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Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club member Jo Willoughby rolls back the years with some vintage performances

Roger Jackson Wed, 18th Dec 2019 at 09:00

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Jo Willoughby enjoyed a vintage 2019 and she’s chasing more success in 2020.

The Gloucester Athletic Club member is looking to build on a stellar 12 months... Jo Willoughby enjoyed a vintage 2019 and she’s chasing more success in 2020.

The Gloucester Athletic Club member is looking to build on a stellar 12 months that saw her win double gold in the European Masters in Venice.

The 55-year-old finished first in both the long jump and the... Jo Willoughby enjoyed a vintage 2019 and she’s chasing more success in 2020.

The Gloucester Athletic Club member is looking to build on a stellar 12 months that saw her win double gold in the European Masters in Venice.

The 55-year-old finished first in both the long jump and the triple jump in the W55 category and such was her...

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Athletics: Rising Star: Joel Townley, Gloucester Athletic Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 25th Nov 2019 at 09:00

If Joel Townley isn’t jumping for joy around his parents’ home in Hucclecote pretty much day in, day out, then he probably should be because he’s got plenty to be happy about. The 18-year-old Gloucester Athletic Club member is a... If Joel Townley isn’t jumping for joy around his parents’ home in Hucclecote pretty much day in, day out, then he probably should be because he’s got plenty to be happy about. The 18-year-old Gloucester Athletic Club member is a... If Joel Townley isn’t jumping for joy around his parents’ home in Hucclecote pretty much day in, day out, then he probably should be because he’s got plenty to be happy about. The 18-year-old Gloucester Athletic Club member is a...

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Athletics: Delighted Jamie Cooke is crowned king of Europe

Roger Jackson Mon, 12th Aug 2019 at 11:20

Modern pentathlete Jamie Cooke added the European Championships title to his world crown and secured a Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification spot for Great Britain after an outstanding performance in the men’s final at the University of Bath Sports...Modern pentathlete Jamie Cooke added the European Championships title to his world crown and secured a Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification spot for Great Britain after an outstanding performance in the men’s final at the University of Bath Sports...Modern pentathlete Jamie Cooke added the European Championships title to his world crown and secured a Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification spot for Great Britain after an outstanding performance in the men’s final at the University of Bath Sports...

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Athletics: Unsung Hero: Sandra Ennis, athletics

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76... Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76... Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76...

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Athletics: Rising star: Zoe Davison, modern pentathlon

Roger Jackson Sun, 24th Feb 2019 at 09:00 Rising Star

Fast rising Great Britain modern pentathlon star Zoe Davison was in Hungary when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was preparing for the Budapest Indoor Competition – part of a 12-strong senior GB team that included recently crowned...Fast rising Great Britain modern pentathlon star Zoe Davison was in Hungary when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was preparing for the Budapest Indoor Competition – part of a 12-strong senior GB team that included recently crowned...Fast rising Great Britain modern pentathlon star Zoe Davison was in Hungary when she spoke to The Local Answer. She was preparing for the Budapest Indoor Competition – part of a 12-strong senior GB team that included recently crowned...

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Athletics: Jamie Cooke takes commanding Pentathlon GB ranking competition victory

Roger Jackson Mon, 14th Jan 2019 at 11:20

World modern pentathlon champion Jamie Cooke made his intentions for the new season clear with a commanding victory at the opening Pentathlon GB 2019 National Ranking Competition in Bath. Former Balcarras School pupil Cooke, who was brought up in...World modern pentathlon champion Jamie Cooke made his intentions for the new season clear with a commanding victory at the opening Pentathlon GB 2019 National Ranking Competition in Bath. Former Balcarras School pupil Cooke, who was brought up in...World modern pentathlon champion Jamie Cooke made his intentions for the new season clear with a commanding victory at the opening Pentathlon GB 2019 National Ranking Competition in Bath. Former Balcarras School pupil Cooke, who was brought up in...

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Athletics: World champion Jamie Cooke returns to action this weekend

Roger Jackson Fri, 11th Jan 2019 at 10:00

World modern pentathlon champion Jamie Cooke returns to action this weekend almost four months after proving he is the best modern pentathlete on the planet. The one-time Balcarras School pupil, who was brought up in Andoversford, is competing in...World modern pentathlon champion Jamie Cooke returns to action this weekend almost four months after proving he is the best modern pentathlete on the planet. The one-time Balcarras School pupil, who was brought up in Andoversford, is competing in...World modern pentathlon champion Jamie Cooke returns to action this weekend almost four months after proving he is the best modern pentathlete on the planet. The one-time Balcarras School pupil, who was brought up in Andoversford, is competing in...

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Athletics: Gloucester Athletic Club member Jo Willoughby rolls back the years with some vintage performances

Athletics: Rising Star: Joel Townley, Gloucester Athletic Club

Athletics: Delighted Jamie Cooke is crowned king of Europe

Athletics: Unsung Hero: Sandra Ennis, athletics

Athletics: Rising star: Zoe Davison, modern pentathlon

Athletics: Jamie Cooke takes commanding Pentathlon GB ranking competition victory

Athletics: World champion Jamie Cooke returns to action this weekend