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Japan beat England in action-packed evening of international badminton
Japan took the honours in an exciting evening of top-flight international badminton at the University of Bath, beating Team England 4-1. England’s sole victory of the evening came in the opening contest of the evening, with Athens 2004 Olympic silver medallist Nathan Robertson and partner Jenny Wallwork winning the mixed doubles. And...
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Nathan and Team England ready to withstand Japan challenge
Nathan Robertson will make his first home appearance since reaching 100 caps when he represents Team England in the international badminton match with Japan at the University of Bath tomorrow (Fri, 6.45pm). And the 2004 Olympic silver medallist and reigning Commonwealth mixed doubles champion expects Japan to be out for revenge...
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Olympic star relishing Bath international contest
England’s Olympic badminton star Nathan Robertson is convinced that an enthusiastic crowd will give the national team the lift it needs in Bath against a strong Japanese line-up next week (Friday 16 September at 6.45pm) in a preview of what he hopes will be the impact of a home Games...
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Vicky and Erica excel at GB Rowing trials
University of Bath-based rowers Vicky Thornley and Erica Bodman both produced impressive performances at the first GB Rowing team trials for the 2010 season. Vicky, who has been rowing for less than two years, finished fourth overall - two places higher than at last year’s trials. Vicky’s time of 21:21.7 for...
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Vicky is a big success story
University of Bath-based rower Vicky Thornley has been named as one of the greatest success stories of recent talent identification schemes. Vicky’s success was highlighted as UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport joined forces to launch Talent 2016: Tall and Talented to find athletes capable of representing and winning...
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Six-strong GB team prepare for World Cup challenge
British Skeleton has named a six-strong team to compete on the World Cup circuit for the first part of the 2009/10 season – a season that culminates in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Shelley Rudman, Britain’s Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games silver medallist, and Amy Williams, silver...
