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    Sir Mo Farah puts stunning eight-bedroom Surrey mansion with outdoor swimming pool up for sale for £6MILLION

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    SIR MO FARAH has put his stunning eight-bedroom Surrey mansion up for sale for £6million.The four-time Olympic gold medallist is hoping to rake in a £2m profit, six years after buying the pad that sits on an exclusive private estate.Sir Mo Farah has put his mansion on sale for £6millionCredit: The TimesThe eight-bedroom property is based in SurreyFarah bought the house for £4m six years agoIt features an amazing outdoor poolFarah paid £4m for the three-story house, which measures in at 7,829 sq ft.Described as a “generous and welcoming” abode, the property boasts eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and even an outdoor swimming pool.The ground floor includes an entertainment room which holds a pool table and – entertaining for Sir Mo, at least – a treadmill.There is also an “elegant drawing room” which opens up into the dining room.READ MORE IN SPORTEstate agent Savills said: “The true heart of this home is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room which leads to the double height garden room with floor to ceiling windows flooding the rooms with light.“This is a fabulous space to entertaining family and friends.”The first floor then contains the main bedroom suite, which contains a balcony overlooking the rear garden, as well as three other bedrooms – some of which even have walk-in wardrobes.The second floor contains the rest of the bedrooms, bathrooms and a media room.Most read in AthleticsJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThere’s even a separate access hall for a one-bedroom annexe, described as “ideal as staff accommodation.”Meanwhile, the property also features 24/7 patrols from private security guards who keep watch on the entrance to the mansion’s gated estate.I GOTTA RUN Sir Mo Farah runs his FINAL race as Olympic legend ends glittering career by finishing fourth in Great North RunInside, the house boasts huge spaces including a massive dining roomThere is an open plan kitchen with plenty of lightAn entertainment room allows guests to chill outThe house has three storeys and also features seven bathroomsFarah is one of the UK’s most beloved athletes, having won gold at London 2012 in the 5km and 10km.He repeated the feat four years later at Rio 2016.And his last-ever race came in September 2023 as he finished fourth at the Great North Run.And Farah recently hit headlines after chasing down thieves who stole his mobile phone as he jogged through his exclusive Surrey estate. More

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      Who is Match Of The Day presenter Gabby Logan?

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      WHEN it comes to sports presenting, Gabby Logan is at the top of her game – and she’s been confirmed as one of the new hosts of Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker’s departure.She’s part of a three-person lineup on the BBC’s flagship footie highlights show. Here we take a look at her life and career so far. Gabby Logan is a popular sports presenterCredit: BBCGabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman are set to share presenting duties on Match Of The Day on Saturday nights, as well as Match Of The Day 2 on Sundays.A statement posted by the show on X reads: “New squad for next season!”We’re delighted to announce that Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will share Match of the Day presenting duties from 2025-26.”Former England striker Lineker started hosting the show in 1999 — and is due to step down in May 2025 at the end of the season.Who is Gabby Logan?Gabrielle “Gabby” Logan was born on April 24, 1973, in Leeds to former Welsh international footballer Terry Yorath and his wife Christine.As a child, she moved around a lot due to her dad’s career, which also sparked her interest in football.Her younger brother, Daniel, died at the age of 15 of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Gabby was just 19 at the time.Her sister Louise joined Cirque du Soleil at the age of 19 and now works as a voice over artist.Most read in sportGabby inherited her dad’s athletic gene as she was good at netball and high jump at school but excelled at gymnastics.She was a gymnast during her teen years.Gabby Logan breaks down in tears as she gives update on husband Kenny’s cancer battleAt her peak, she came in 11th place in rhythmic gymnastics while representing Wales at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland.Despite showing much promise in the sport, she had to retire from gymnastics aged 17 due to sciatica.Gabby was made an MBE in the 2020 New Year Honours List.Who is Gabby Logan’s husband Kenny and do they have children?Gabby is married to former Scotland international rugby union player Kenny Logan.The pair tied the knot on July 19, 2001.After undergoing IVF treatment, Gabby gave birth to twins – son Reuben and daughter Lois on July 28, 2005.She was crowned Tesco Celebrity Mum of the Year in March 2012.In 2022, Gabby’s husband Kenny revealed he had been battling prostate cancer.Speaking about his diagnosis at the time, she shared: “He [Kenny] was really upset as you can imagine and I just thought, ‘Right no, this is going to be absolutely fine, what are we going to do? What are the answers here?'”His neurologist was brilliant, he’s a brilliant communicator and told us what the options were and I was like, [to Kenny] ‘We’ve just got to get a plan together, you need to know what you’re doing and then we will keep being positive about it’.”That’s what we did really, once we got over the initial shock, we just really kind of focused on it as a project we had to deal with and it’s a bloody awful operation.” Gabby will be hosting Match of the Day full-time when Gary Lineker leaves in May 2025Credit: ReutersWhat TV shows has Gabby Logan presented?After Gabby finished her degree at Durham University, she began presenting on Metro Radio in Newcastle.She then became a presenter on Sky Sports in 1996 and left in 1998 to work for ITV.Gabby co-hosted the celebrity diving reality show Splash! on ITV, alongside Vernon Kay and Olympic diver Tom Daley from 2013 until 2014.From 2007, she started presenting for BBC sport and was used as replacement for Lineker on Match Of The Day.She is the face of athletics on the channel, and has fronted the Olympics, London Marathon, Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships.She was part of the BBC’s presenting team for Euro 2024.Both Gabby and her husband competed on series five of Strictly Come Dancing in 2007.Partnered with James Jordan, Gabby was booted off in week four, while her husband finished in fifth place with James’ wife Ola.She has also hosted coverage of the Aquatics World Championships.Gabby has won Sports Presenter of the Year four times at the Television and Radio Industries Club Awards in 2000, 2002, 2004, and in 2014.The top presenter is also one of the main hosts of BBC Sports Personality Of The Year. More

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      I want to be the most powerful man in world sport says British hero Lord Coe

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      LORD SEBASTIAN COE has vowed to shake-up the Olympic Movement if he becomes president, saying: There’s too much power in the hands of too few people.On Thursday, Britain’s double Olympic 1500 metres champion revealed details behind his bid to become the most powerful man in sport.Seb Coe has launched his bid to become the next IOC presidentCredit: PACoe was chairman of the organising committee that delivered the 2012 London Olympics and ParalympicsCredit: PAInternational Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, 70, steps down in 2025 after 12 years and Coe, 68, is up against six candidates to replace the German.His manifesto was launched 21 floors up The Turing Building, which overlooks Stratford in East London where the London 2012 Olympics were held – Coe was chairman of that organising committee.If elected next March in Athens, Coe has vowed to:+ Protect and promote the integrity of women’s sport (“I’ll advocate for clear, science-based policies that safeguard the female category.”)Read more on Olympics+ Revamp the Olympics commercial model after four top sponsors quit after the Paris 2024 Games.+ Possibly switch some indoor sports from the summer Olympics to the winter Games.+ Empower the 100-plus IOC membership and give them decision-making responsibility.+ Strengthen anti-doping systems by enhancing funding and use legal methods to nail dopers.Most read in Athletics+ Get more young people involved in the Olympics – but breakdancing will not return under Coe.Coe, who has been World Athletics boss since 2015, said: “It’s exciting. It’ll be the privilege and honour of my life to do this.“And I’m ready. I take absolutely nothing for granted.“But I’ll work harder for this than I’ll probably ever work for anything. Because I think ultimately the treasure at the end is really dramatic here.Coe will find out next year if he will be elected to become the most powerful man in sportCredit: ReutersSince 2015, Coe has been president of World AthleticsCredit: Sportsfile“Here in Stratford is probably the best demonstration of anything that I’ve delivered.“None of this would have happened without using the extraordinary power of the Olympic Movement.“To have built a new city inside an old city in seven years. To do it from a standing start. To leave 50,000 permanent, meaningful jobs and new houses, three universities.“That’s the power of the Movement. Every day, if I’m privileged to do this job, I’ll be squeezing every ounce of that. Fans ‘in floods of tears’ as Sir Chris Hoy gives rousing speech at BBC SPOTY despite brave cancer battle“The vision is simple. To use the inspirational power of the Olympic Movement to deliver the Greatest Show on Earth every two years.“In simple terms, I just want to use the experience that I think I’ve amassed over many years. I want to build, I want to reform and I want to deliver.”Coe, a Tory MP for five years, knows he is “not an insider” and is up against favourite Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior and Bach protégé Kirsty Coventry.The former 1500 metres world record holder said: “In the IOC room are some really smart people. Some of them have got brains the size of planets.“Some are running great chunks of the global marketplace. They’re cultural icons.“They’re coaches. Educators. Members of the Royal Family. Former Prime Ministers or presidents of countries. There’s no shortage of talent there.“But what input do I and other members have? The reality is there isn’t enough. There’s too much power in the hands of too few people.“This isn’t a broken organisation. It can be so much better. There has to be safe space for discussion.”With Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for the 2034 Fifa World Cup, it is inevitable they will target the Olympics over the next decade – either winter or summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESCoe, a longstanding member of Amnesty International, has “active discussions” with desert sports bosses over track-and-field and has not ruled out working with them if he gets the top job.But says he has “uncompromising conversations with governments and sometimes Heads of State” over human rights concerns when awarding tournament rights to host countries.Forty-four years ago, Coe became Olympic 1500m champion in Moscow, as he outpaced Brit Steve OvettCredit: PA More

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      Keely Hodgkinson looks incredible in daring new feathered outfit after changing out of black dress at SPOTY

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      KEELY HODGKINSON looked incredible in a daring new feathered outfit after changing out her black dress from the Sports Personality of the Year awards.Queen Keely, 22, was crowned the winner of the BBC’s prestigious event last night following a surge in public votes.Keely Hodgkinson stunned in a white dress after winning Sports Personality of the YearCredit: BackGridThe Olympic gold medallist wore a daring dress complete with feathersCredit: BackGridHodgkinson opted for a black outfit while collecting her award earlier in the nightCredit: PAThe amazing dress was also backlessCredit: AlamyThe Olympic gold medallist, who triumphed in the women’s 800m final, saw off competition from darts star Luke Littler and cricket legend Joe Root to take home the top prize.It’s reckoned that Hodgkinson’s latest stunning victory could take her sponsorships and endorsements into the elite £1million-a-year bracket.But she also left viewers stunned with an amazing black backless dress for last night’s ceremony.Hodgkinson turned plenty of heads with the incredible outfit, which featured arm-length coverings reaching up to her hands.READ MORE ON SPOTYAfter SPOTY had finished, the sprinter headed out to celebrate with a night on the town.And as she left Media City in Manchester, Hodgkinson had already changed out of her black outfit into a new white one.The equally-amazing number featured a low-cut top complete with a feathery finish, exposing her shoulders to the cold.But Hodgkinson took no notice of the freezing conditions as she shared a laugh and smile with friends before getting into a car.Most read in AthleticsAfter landing her award last night, the ace delivered an emotional speech on stage to a full house.Hodgkinson said: “I am in a bit of shock. Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Hodgkinson headed out to celebrate her win with palsCredit: BackGridShe got in a car after leaving the event at Media City in ManchesterCredit: BackGridHodgkinson stunned on the red carpet earlier in the nightCredit: AlamyShe beat Luke Littler and Joe Root to the top prizeCredit: PA“I am more excited for my coach (Trevor Painter) as I wouldn’t be here without his guidance.“This year has been incredible and I achieved everything I set out to do on the outdoor track.“I hope you loved watching Paris and I wish you all a wonderful evening.”Hodgkinson finished ahead of 17-year-old darts ace Littler, who will battle it out for the World Darts Championship this month.Getting his runner-up prize, the teen said: “It just goes to show how well I have done this year.”Not only for myself, but I have changed the sport of darts.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know the amount of academies that have been brought up in different locations, how big the sport has got.”Tickets selling out with the Ally Pally in hours and the Premier league selling out – it just goes to show how much I have changed it.” More

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      Keely Hodgkinson’s SPOTY win could push Olympic superstar into the £1m-a-year bracket with sponsorships and endorsements

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      KEELY HODGKINSON’S SPOTY triumph is the crowning glory of a magnificent year.And according to financial experts, she is due to receive a cash windfall – possibly pushing her annual earnings towards the £1MILLION mark.Keely Hodgkinson scooped the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year awardCredit: PAThe gong capped off an incredible 2024 for the middle-distance runnerCredit: PAAnd it could soon lead to her raking in the cash courtesy of endorsement dealsCredit: REUTERSShe went into the Paris Olympics with an enormous weight of expectations on her shoulders as favourite for 800m gold.But Hodgkinson, still only 22, coped admirably with the pressure to deliver emphatically over 116 seconds and two laps of the Stade de France track.And now she can utilise her new-found fame with the BBC’s SPOTY award to ensure her financial security for years to come.Dr Dan Plumley, sports finance expert at Sheffield Hallam University, told casino.co.uk: “Scooping the SPOTY award will only increase her fame and status.READ MORE ON KEELY HODGKINSON“She’s already becoming one of the most recognisable faces for UK Athletics.“Her success can lead to off-track partnerships and endorsements with good relationships with brands and marketing agencies.“Off-field earnings are a key driver of financial success for individual athletes.“And it is not unusual to see athletes pursue sponsorship and commercial opportunities to boost their income.Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKeely Hodgkinson celebrates her SPOTY win with Trevor Painter and Jenny MeadowsCredit: PA“Form and success on the track will continue to drive what happens for next for Hodgkinson.”But there is little doubt that the sponsorship opportunities will continue to come in.”Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Hodgkinson stole the nation’s hearts last summer in Paris.Everybody had expected Hodgkinson – the world’s leading 800 metres runner – to storm to victory on the night of Monday, August 5 and she did just that.Her beaming smile and warm personality is why this girl from the Greater Manchester town of Atherton, who now lives in Salford, was voted last night as BBC Sports Personality of the Year.This is the fourth successive year a woman has lifted the prestigious trophy – following tennis superstar Emma Raducanu and footballers Beth Mead and Mary Earps – and that is a record.It is the 19th time in 60 years someone from track-and-field has received the main SPOTY Award, more than any other sport.Decent company that includes former winners Steve Ovett, Seb Coe, Daley Thompson, Kelly Holmes and Mo Farah.A reminder that even if some big names refuse to do media or the sport continues to suffer financial cutbacks, there is an appetite for athletics at the highest level.These days Hodgkinson, is used to winning races that she enters but that was not always the case.Keely Hodgkinson has the potential to become the face of British athleticsCredit: AlamyUntil this summer, the middle-distance heroine had to accept silver at THREE major championships – the 2021 Olympics and 2022 and 2023 World Championships.Those second-placed results really hit her hard, especially as she was defeated on each occasion by fractions of a second.Concerns that she might once again become the bridesmaid were allayed as she entered the Games having posted a personal best of 1:54.61 in London in July – the sixth-best time in history.Everything went perfectly on the track in 2024 – “the first time in a year where I’ve actually achieved everything ” – something that perhaps only happens once or twice in an athlete’s career.Yet this time 12 months ago, she was unable to run for NINE WEEKS over Christmas and the New Year due to a serious knee issue.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was all down to a freak accident where she had “torn a ligament and tendon and a little bit of my hamstring around the knee area”.Whilst she was eager to resume training early, it was only by listening to and trusting her coach Trevor Painter that she managed to rest up and then make a successful return. More

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      Who are Keely Hodgkinson’s coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows?

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      TREVOR Painter and Jenny Meadows are the coaching duo behind British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson’s success.They’ll no doubt be beaming with pride as Keely is the bookies’ favourite to take home BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024.Keely Hodgkinson pictured training with her coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny MeadowsCredit: GettyJenny Meadows pictured with her 800m silver medal at the British Athletics Indoor Championships in 2015Credit: GettyWho is Trevor Painter?Trevor Painter is the founder and head coach of M11 Track Club, Manchester, which specialises in coaching middle-distance events.He has been coaching athletes for almost 25 years and has guided more than 30 athletes to international level.Trevor received the Coaching Achievement Award as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024, recognising his outstanding contributions to coaching at all levels in athletics.He holds an MSc in Elite Coaching Practice from the University of Central Lancashire and is known for his scientific approach to training.read more on keely hodgkinsonWho is Jenny Meadows?Jenny Meadows, a former world-class 800m runner, works alongside Trevor as a coach at M11 Track Club.She brings her vast experience as an international athlete to the coaching partnership, offering valuable insights and wisdom both on and off the track.Her role extends beyond just technical coaching — she acts as a mentor and life coach to the athletes.PhilosophyJenny and Trevor are known for their unique approach to coaching, which includes:Most read in AthleticsCreating the right environment: They focus on making training enjoyable and fostering a fun atmosphere to retain athletes.Flexibility: They adapt their coaching style to suit individual athletes, recognising the importance of not constraining “free spirits” like Keely Hodgkinson.Holistic development: They emphasise the importance of athletes having a life outside of training, encouraging them to seize opportunities wherever possible.Scientific approach: Trevor handles the technical aspects and science, while Jenny complements this with her practical experience.AchievementsUnder their guidance, the M11 Track Club has produced several world-class athletes, including:Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Keely Hodgkinson: Olympic gold medalist and multiple world championship medalist in 800m.Georgia Bell: Bronze medalist in the 1500m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Lewis Davey: Bronze medalist in the 4x400m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Sarah Healy: Irish international runner finished second in the 5th Avenue Mile.RelationshipTrevor and Jenny are a husband-and-wife team who run the M11 Track Club together.Keely Hodgkinson posing with coach Trevor Painter after receiving the 800m gold medal at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in in Istanbul, TurkeyCredit: GettyTheir relationship began as a coach-athlete partnership before evolving into a romantic one.Trevor was Jenny’s coach throughout her illustrious career, during which she earned multiple world and European 800m medals.Marriage & childrenThe couple tied the knot in 2006, but details of their big day have not been reportedIn July 2016, at the age of 35, Meadows announced her retirement from professional running.On January 11, 2024, Jenny took to X/Twitter to announce the birth of their first child.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe wrote: “Welcome to the world Arabella Connie Meadows-Painter who was born at 00:12 on Sunday 10th Jan weighing 7lb 2oz.”Myself & @Faster_feet promise to love and support you.” More

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      BBC SPOTY favourite Keely Hodgkinson reveals fashion legend touched her cheek and called her beautiful

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      KEELY HODGKINSON says being branded “beautiful” by fashion icon Giorgio Armani was the craziest thing to happen to her since becoming Olympic 800 metres champion.From the running track to the catwalk, Britain’s athletics superstar is hot property these days and was invited to Milan in September by a major fashion brand.Keely Hodgkinson says she was branded ‘beautiful’ by Giorgio ArmaniCredit: GettyThe Olympic champ is frontrunner to win SPOTY tonightCredit: Sunday TimesShe loved being praised by fashion legend ArmaniCredit: GettyAs someone comfortable in both spikes and stilettos, Hodgkinson was surprised to be noticed by the famous Italian designer who was enthralled with her epic display in Paris.Hodgkinson, 22, said: “The craziest thing that has happened to me? I’m going to say when I met Giorgio Armani . . . “He came over to me and put his hand on my cheek and called me ‘Bella’ (pretty in English). Which I thought was really nice.“He’s just a little man. I met him in Milan at Fashion Week briefly. He can’t speak English but he’s quite into his sport.  He’s a lot older now, he’s 90 years old, but he looks great.READ MORE IN SPORT“He’s still heavily involved in his work. That was a really cool moment.”It is one wonderful example that sums up the mad celebrity world that Hodgkinson now inhabits.But she has earned that as only NINE other women have won an Olympic gold medal in Team GB colours in track and field over 60 years.It is why she is the front-runner to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, which is being held close to her apartment in Salford, tonight.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf it happens, and darts star Luke Littler is a strong challenger, she will become the fourth woman in a row to receive the accolade — a record — but ten less than the men’s longest stretch.And her training mentor Trevor Painter, who masterminded three Olympic medallists this summer, is likely to be named Coach of the Year.Olympics hero Keely Hodgkinson thanks her home town for their support at the Paris Olympics Hodgkinson won the 800m gold in ParisCredit: GettyShe became a national treasure with victory over the summerCredit: GettyHodgkinson said: “If I go back to the beginning of the year when I started training, it didn’t go my way at all.“I spent a couple of months out with injury. But I just kept trusting the process and training got better.“About a month out, I realised I was in really good shape.“It’s the first time in a year where I’ve actually achieved everything I’ve set out to achieve on the outdoor track, which is quite special and doesn’t happen very often.”In 2025, Hodgkinson will attempt to win a hat-trick of gold medals at European and World Indoor level and then it is the World Outdoor Championships in September.And the controversial 800m world record of 1min 53.28sec — set in 1983  by Jarmila Kratochvilova of the Czech Republic — is within her sights. The question is whether she can do it in the next 12 months or closer to the LA 2028 Games.Hodgkinson, whose current PB is 1:54.61, said: “Medals can never be taken away from you, so that will always be a top priority. I don’t have a World Championship gold yet.“I do think 1.53 is possible — but obviously it takes a special race.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You’ve got to be in perfect shape, with perfect conditions, the right race for all that to come together.” BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be available to watch live tonight from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayerHodgkinson has also become a style iconCredit: GettyShe is up against some big names for SPOTYCredit: keely.hodgkinson/Instagram More

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      I’ve got 19 gold medals and I’m on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist – but lots of people don’t know who I am

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      DAME SARAH STOREY is in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – but she admits people still ask “Who is she?”.The Paralympic Games star has enjoyed a medal-laden career with 19 gold medals.Sarah Storey has been nominated for SPOTYCredit: GettyShe has won 19 gold medals during her careerCredit: PALuke Littler is one of the favourites for the awardCredit: PAJude Bellingham is also in the runningCredit: APStorey, 47, is up against popular stars including Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham in the race for SPOTY.Olympic 800m champ Keely Hodgkinson and triathlon king Alex Yee as well as record-breaking cricketer Joe Root are also in the running.The cyclist and swimmer has insisted that para-sports is not covered enough between Paralympic games.Storey has claimed that, as a result, it makes sports more challenging and affects people’s ability to recognise her compared to her counterparts.READ MORE ON SPORTShe said: “It’s really, really challenging.”You only have to look at comments when I was out of Dancing on Ice, people were like, ‘Well, who is she?’”People don’t see para-sport on TV enough to know who their most successful athlete is.”She won two more gold medals in the C4-C5 road race and the C5 time trials in the Paris Olympics earlier this year.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe was expected to appear on Dancing on Ice but was forced to withdraw due to a fractured ankle, which occurred during practice.If Storey succeeds at SPOTY, she will have made history as the oldest winner of the award ever.Dancing On Ice chaos as Sarah Storey QUITS with nasty injury weeks before show startsKeely Hodgkinson has also been nominated for the awardCredit: Sunday TimesAlex Yee is also in with a chance after his Olympic heroicsCredit: GettySarah Storey’s Paralympic medalsHere is a look at Sarah Storey’s Paralympic medal haul…1992:2x Gold3x Silver1x Bronze1996:3x Gold1x Silver1x Bronze2000:2004:2x Silver1x Bronze2008:2012:2016:2020:2024:She had already picked up her fifth gold medal in swimming before four of her rivals were born.She first competed in the Games back in 1992 when she was just 14 years old.The mum of two added: “I’m quite happy at being the oldest.”The only person [on the SPOTY shortlist] who was born when I went to my first Games was Joe Root and the other four weren’t born until after I’d won my fifth gold in swimming.”There’s lots of talk around older athletes, especially older female athletes, and I’m involved in research into enabling more female athletes to continue into their late thirties, early forties and in my case late forties.”The example I’m hopefully leading is that you can come back after having children, if you’ve got the right support, if you know your body, and you can continue to enjoy competitive sports at any level.”Storey is aiming to make it ten appearances at the Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.However, she is aware of the competition from younger athletes such as France star Heïdi Gaugain.Storey had the edge over Gaugain in Paris as she beat her in the road race after a thrilling sprint finish.She said: “It’s taking it one year at a time and hopefully come March or April, when I’m fully recovered [from her ankle injury], I’ll have got a plan together.”You’ve got to be strategic and if you’re not, you don’t know where you’re going to find those gains.”They’re marginal and they get even more marginal as you get older.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Heidi is getting older and stronger, and that’s exciting.”But I have to make sure I’ve got a plan to counteract her youthfulness.”Joe Root is the final nominee for the SPOTYCredit: APBBC Sports Personality of the Year Award nominationsHere is a look at the nominations for this year’s SPOTY…Luke Littler – Darts starJude Bellingham – FootballerKeely Hodgkinson – OlympianAlex Yee – OlympianSarah Storey – ParalympianJoe Root – Cricketer More

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      ‘I can change the face of this sport’: Barry Hearn reveals failed investment that he regrets the most

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      BARRY HEARN revealed his failed bid to bring gymnastics to the mainstream was his most heartbreaking investment.Hearn, 76, has taken darts, snooker, boxing, pool and tenpin bowling to new heights.Barry Hearn revealed he tried to bring gymnastics to the mainstreamCredit: PA:Press AssociationHearn’s failed attempt to boost gymnastics is his most heartbreaking investmentCredit: GettyAnd the Matchroom Sport president tried to do the same with gymnastics in 2016 but only managed to promote one event.The famous promoter claims the project, which he was very passionate about, never succeeded because of outside interference. Hearn told The Mirror: “I wanted to take over gymnastics, because I think that sport is so brilliant.”I tried two events, but then I bumped into – which I bump into quite a lot – a load of blazers [people in suits].Read More on Gymnastics”When I went into gymnastics, I did a fantastic first event. Then I thought, ‘I can really change the face of this sport’. “And then I just got knocked back [by the governing bodies], because they wanted to keep it to themselves!”I’ve had that with various blazers in various amateur bodies, and it’s very frustrating. I don’t have the time to mess about. I know what I’m doing. I’ve got a reputation built over 50 years. “I can change sports, and I can change people’s lives, but I need everyone to pull together – and so often in sport, they don’t because they’re selfish with their own positions.Most read in Athletics”The people that love their sport but have no real interest in the athletes themselves. And we come from completely different directions. We try and change their lives through money. “I love watching the Olympics, and you should be very proud if you’ve won a medal at the Olympics – but you can’t eat a medal!Barry Hearn sends warning to top darts stars that ‘little Littler Army’ is coming to dominate the sport “We are one of only three countries in the world that don’t pay a bonus for a gold medal, and I find that atrocious. Great Britain – that ‘G’ is looking smaller and smaller. So we need to look after athletes.” More