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Geoff Berkeley is the chief senior reporter at insidethegames.biz. After joining Midlands-based newspaper publisher Bullivant Media in 2011, Geoff rose through the ranks to become editor of the Malvern Observer and sports editor of several other weekly titles. He then went on to be appointed as the Worcester Warriors correspondent for the Worcester News where he was nominated for Sports Journalist of the Year at the Midlands Media Awards in 2016 and 2017. He also had a spell at Sportsbeat in 2020.

Plans revealed to inject $18.5 million in youth sport as part of Los Angeles 2028 pledge

Around $18.5 million (£15 million/€17 million) could be invested in youth sports in Los Angeles in a bid to deliver on pledges made when securing the hosting rights for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

Swimming Australia partners with Tech Mahindra to boost fan engagement

Swimming Australia has secured a new partnership with Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra to help boost athlete performance and fan engagement.

Canadian mother-daughter dressage duo in contention for Santiago 2023

Mother-daughter dressage duo Evi and Tanya Strasser are in the running to be in Canada’s equestrian team for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.

Exclusive: Snow volleyball among sports being considered for Turin 2025

Snow volleyball is among the sports under consideration to feature at the Turin 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games.

Yekaterinburg venues set for completion despite suspension of FISU Games hosting rights

Sporting facilities in Yekaterinburg are close to being completed despite the suspension of the Russian city’s hosting rights to stage the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games.

McGregor among four new members on Canadian Paralympic Athletes' Council

Three-time Paralympic ice hockey medallist Tyler McGregor is among four new members of the Canadian Paralympic Athletes' Council.

Jordan NOC official Majali appointed as ISSF secretary general

Jordanian official Nasser Majali has been appointed as the secretary general of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF).

Exclusive: Turin 2025 organisers want to be "test event" for Milan Cortina 2026

Turin 2025 organisers believe the International University Sports Federation Winter World University Games can be a "perfect test event" for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Exclusive: Turin Mayor hopes Russia will compete at 2025 Winter World University Games

Turin Mayor Stefano Lo Russo has said that he hopes Russia will return to the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games when the Italian city plays host in two years’ time.

Calls made to "team up to save winter" at Closing Ceremony of Lake Placid 2023

Calls were made to "team up to save winter" as the curtain came down on the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games.

Zabystřan seals golden Alping skiing hat-trick at Lake Placid 2023

Czech speedster Jan Zabystřan laid claim to be the new king of Whiteface Mountain after completing a hat-trick of Alpine skiing gold medals at the International University Sports Federation Winter World University Games while South Korean short-track queen Choi Min-jeong boosted her total to four titles here.

Exclusive: Lake Placid in talks over possible Winter Youth Olympic bid, says Mayor

Lake Placid Mayor Art Devlin has revealed that discussions are underway over a possible bid for the Winter Youth Olympics after holding the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games.

Choi stars as South Korea sweep short-track medals at Lake Placid 2023

A strong South Korean team starring three-time Olympic champion Choi Min-jeong swept the medals on the opening day of short-track speed skating competition at the International University Sports Federation Winter World University Games here.

Venue upgrades will bring events to Lake Placid for "decades to come", claims Walden

Lake Placid 2023 executive director Ashley Walden has claimed the renovation of the venues for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games here will bring athletes and events to the region for "decades to come".

Malacinski and Nichols end wait for US gold at Lake Placid 2023

Niklas Malacinski and Evan Nichols enjoyed home Nordic combined success as they secured the United States’ first gold medal of the International University Sports Federation Winter World University Games here.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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