NEW sports, old favourites and healthy competition lie in store at this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics, with registration now open. The event, in its 40th…
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Olympian Brogan supports school’s sports day
OLYMPIAN Brogan Crowley was a spectator rather than competitor when she attended a sporting event in Oldham. The 28-year-old from Moorside was the special guest…
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Brogan Crowley visits local primary school to share her Olympic journey
YOUNGSTERS at Holy Cross Ceva Primary, Oldham, got the chance to meet Olympian Brogan Crowley in the flesh. The 27-year-old from Moorside, who competed for…
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Skeleton failure only temporary blip claims former champion Amy Williams
From James Toney in Beijing BROGAN Crowley and British Skeleton’s failure to fire in Beijing is only a temporary Winter Olympic slide, reckons Olympic champion…
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Children captivated by local Olympian Brogan Crowley’s exploits in Beijing
TEAM GB’s skeleton star Brogan Crowley has become a hero to children at an Oldham school. There has been keen interest in the Winter Olympics…
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Brogan ‘pretty proud’ of her skeleton runs on Olympics debut
By Tom Harle in Beijing SKELETON star Brogan Crowley could reflect with pride on the first two runs on her Olympic debut in Beijing. The…
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Modern pentathletes oppose proposal to axe showjumping
SADDLEWORTH’S modern pentathlete Olivia Green and her boyfriend Joe Choong, the Olympic champion, are opposed to showjumping being replaced as one of the sport’s five…
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Nicola White ‘heartbroken’ by end to a glittering international career
OLYMPIC Games gold medallist Nicola White is hoping time will be a great healer and she is able to reflect on a hugely successful career…
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Financial boost for young modern pentathlete Olivia
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green, one of the country’s leading modern pentathletes, has received a major funding boost. The 20-year-old has been elevated to the elite group…
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Hockey ace Nicola White out of Olympic Games 2020 due to ongoing recovery
NICOLA White’s dream of competing at a third Olympic Games is over after she has been removed from Great Britain Hockey’s centralised programme. The decision…
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Saddleworth’s young Olympians brave weather to complete Games
ALMOST 1,000 children braved awful weather and took to their marks for the annual Saddleworth Village Olympics. For the first time, there will be overall…
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Olympic spirit is strong as youngsters compete despite wet weather
WET and windy conditions are not putting off young competitors in this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics. Hundreds of youngsters and their parents gathered for the…
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Colourful launch for Saddleworth Village Olympics brightens up grey skies
HUNDREDS of youngsters were not put off by the drizzling rain and grey skies as they gathered for a colourful ceremony to launch the Saddleworth…
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On your marks, get set, go! Youngsters ready for Saddleworth Olympics
AROUND 1,000 youngsters will be taking part in Saddleworth Village Olympics that start on Saturday, September 8. The children, aged between seven and 16, will…
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Snowboarder Thomas White on slippery slope to success
SHAW-raised Thomas White is on the slippery slope to success in the winter sport of boardercross. The 24-year-old has enjoyed success in his first year…
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Emotional farewell as international swimmer Jess Lloyd retires
INTERNATIONAL swimmer Jess Lloyd will no longer be making a splash after deciding to retire at the age of 22. Jess, from Diggle, can look…
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Snowboarder Thomas White bids for Olympic history
A PIECE of history is in the making if snowboarder Thomas White is selected to compete in the Winter Olympics. Thomas and sister Nicola, a…
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Pain for hockey ace at missing European championships
NICOLA White has revealed the pain of missing the European Hockey Championships through injury. And the 29-year-old former Saddleworth Hockey Club member couldn’t even get…
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Injured hockey ace Nicola White to miss European Hockey Championships
Nicola White has been ruled out of this month’s European Hockey Championships through injury. The 29-year-old former Saddleworth Hockey Club player damaged ligaments in her…
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Hockey ace Nicola White excited for future of new-look England team
NICOLA WHITE is excitedly looking forward to the dawn of a new era for English hockey as the Hero Hockey World League semi final begins…
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MBE delight for Saddleworth hockey Olympian
IF WINNING an Olympic Games gold medal wasn’t the highlight of Nicola White’s sporting career, receiving an MBE was certainly the crowning glory. The former…
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Olympian Nicola White makes special return to roots at Oldham Hockey Club
OLYMPIAN NICOLA White made a special visit back to her roots at Oldham Hockey Club to see the “fantastic” development inspired by her Games success.…
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Hockey Olympian Nicola White debates future
OLYMPIC GOLD medalist Nicola White has a huge decision looming – whether to commit to a further four years up to Tokyo 2020 or retire…
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Oldham hosts homecoming event for gold medallist Nicola White
Local Olympian Nicola White will enjoy a homecoming event on Friday, September 2 after helping Great Britian’s women’s hockey team win gold in Rio in…
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Rio 2016: British pride at record-breaking medal haul
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique, final insight into how Rio de Janeiro…
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Special trip to Rio for family to see Saddleworth’s Nicola White win gold in hockey final
SIX MEMBERS of Nicola White’s immediate family booked last-minute fights to Rio to watch her win a gold medal for Great Britain in the women’s…
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Saddleworth’s Nicola White is golden girl as GB win first ever women’s hockey gold
NICOLA WHITE became the nation’s heroine and Saddleworth’s golden girl at the Olympic Games. The 28-year-old helped create history as Great Britain women’s team won…
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Rio 2016: Lasting legacy of the Games in Rio
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Hockey ace Nicola White reflects on trials and tribulations on Olympics journey
Nicola White was determined to be a champion. The only issue was deciding which career path was best suited to fulfilling her ambition. A talented dancer…
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Rio 2016: Flying high thanks to Lottery funding
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Saddleworth hockey ace Nicola White ready to help upset Holland in Rio 2016 final
NICOLA WHITE believes the pressure will be on world number one team Holland in Friday’s final of the Olympic Games women’s hockey tournament. But the…
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Saddleworth hockey star’s mum hoping for gold in Rio from team’s first final
NICOLA WHITE’S mother Gill believes that the Great Britain women’s hockey team is destined to win gold at the Olympic Games in Rio. Gill, who…
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Saddleworth’s Nicola White helps GB hockey team reach first ever Olympic final
“I AM dreaming. It’s unbelievable,” declared Nicola White after Great Britain beat New Zealand 3-0 to reach the final of the Olympic Games hockey tournament.…
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Rio 2016: a bigger threat from zika or robbers?
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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