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Nancy Gillen

Nancy Gillen is a reporter at insidethegames.biz. She graduated from the University of Leeds with a first class honours degree in International History and Politics, and also completed a placement year at the University as communications assistant. Her first trip with insidethegames.biz was to Turin for the Men's Volleyball World Championships.

Spain win gold medal in Aloha Cup at 2018 ISA World Surfing Games

Spain pipped Japan to the top of the medal podium in the Aloha Cup at the 2018 International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games in Tahara in Japan.

World Snow Day 2019 trailer released

A trailer has been released advertising the International Ski Federation's (FIS) World Snow Day due be held on January 20 next year.

Opening Ceremony for FISU World University Weightlifting Championships held

An Opening Ceremony for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Weightlifting Championships has been held in Biała Podlaska in Poland.

Muñiz wins second gold medal at ISA World Surfing Games

Santiago Muñiz of Argentina won the second gold medal of his career at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games in Tahara in Japan today.

Osaka through to quarter final of Tokyo Pan Pacific Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan won her first game after her US Open victory to progress to the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

High-scoring results continue at FIH Hockey Series Open in South America

The second day of the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) Hockey Open Series in Santiago in Chile saw a number of high-scoring matches.

Professional Squash Association live video content to feature on FeedConstruct

A new partnership signed between the Professional Squash Association (PSA) and digital content providers FeedConstruct will see live video content delivered to the company's Friendship platform.

Bower announced as Team Fiji’s Chef De Mission for 2019 Pacific Games

Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) has announced the appointment of Patrick Bower as the country's Chef De Mission for next year's Pacific Games in Samoa.

South America's first Hockey Series Open begins with Bolivia's men and women both conceding double-figure scores

The opening games of the first Hockey Series Open in South America in Santiago saw victories for Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in the women's tournament.

Upset at the Pan Pacific Open as Vekic beat Stephens in first round

Donna Vekić gained a surprise win over Sloane Stephens as the first round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo came to an end.

Agitos Foundation launches "Elige tu meta" campaign in Latin America

A new campaign has been launched in Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Peru to promote the inclusion of those with disabilities in society.

Japan guaranteed first ever individual medal at ISA World Surfing Games

The third day of action at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games (WSG) saw Kanoa Igarashi of Japan gain a spot in the men's grand final in home water.

IBSA Blind Football World Grand Prix in Tokyo confirmed next year to help build interest for Paralympic Games

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has confirmed that a second Blind Football World Grand Prix will take place in Japan after the success of this year’s competition.

Turkey’s Euro 2024 bid boosted by support from DigiTurk

Head of the BeIN Media Group-owned Digiturk has voiced his support for Turkey’s bid to host the 2024 UEFA European Championships.

Czech Republic to make FIBA World Cup debut after being among first six countries to qualify

Four European and two African teams have qualified for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup to be held in China next year.

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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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