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    Published: 07 May 2014
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    Published: 01 May 2014
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    Published: 14 March 2014
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    Published: 10 March 2014
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    Published: 08 March 2014
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    Published: 07 March 2014
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    Published: 07 March 2014
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    Published: 05 March 2014
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    Published: 03 March 2014
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    Published: 26 February 2014
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    Olympic medallist Sarah Stevenson selected for Athlete to Coach

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    Published: 26 February 2014
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    UK Sport focussed on maintaining success following ground-breaking Sochi

    An historic four medals ensured Sochi 2014 equalled the most successful Winter Olympic Games in history for Great Britain
    Published: 24 February 2014
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    UK Sport congratulates Great Britain's male curlers on Olympic silver

    David Murdoch, Greg Drummond, Scott Andrews, Michael Goodfellow and Tom Brewster win Olympic silver.
    Published: 21 February 2014
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    UK Sport welcomes confirmation of record-equalling fourth medal at Sochi 2014

    Great Britain's bronze in women's curling and gold or silver in the men's guarantee best-ever equalling Winter Olympic performance.
    Published: 20 February 2014
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    Girls4Gold discovery Lizzy Yarnold wins Gold medal at Sochi 2014

    Lizzy Yarnold won a sensational Gold medal in the Women's Skeleton at Sochi 2014.
    Published: 14 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014: Spotlight on Girls4Gold graduate Lizzy Yarnold

    A look at Lizzy Yarnold's journey from Girls4Gold applicant to Olympian
    Published: 13 February 2014
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    UK Sport Praises "Sensational" Start to Sochi 2014 for Great Britain

    Jenny Jones wins Great Britain's first ever Olympic medal on snow at Sochi 2014.
    Published: 09 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014 - Bobsleigh Profile

    We take a look at the sport bobsleigh and explore their journey to Sochi 2014.
    Published: 07 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014 - Curling Profile

    We take a look at the sport of curling and explore their journey to Sochi 2014.
    Published: 07 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014 - Skeleton Profile

    We take a look at the sport of skeleton and explore their journey to Sochi 2014.
    Published: 07 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014 - Short Track Speed Skating Profile

    We take a look at the sport of short track speed skating and explore their journey to Sochi 2014.
    Published: 07 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014 - Ski and Snowboard Profile

    We take a look at the sports of ski and snowboard and explore their journey to Sochi 2014.
    Published: 06 February 2014
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    Sochi 2014 - Figure Skating Profile

    We take a look at the sport of Figure Skating and explore its journey to Sochi 2014.
    Published: 06 February 2014
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    UK Sport targets investment to protect and enhance medal potential for Rio 2016 and beyond

    19 Olympic and 17 Paralympic sports continuing to receive significant funding for the Rio cycle following Annual Investment Review.
    Published: 04 February 2014
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    Katherine Grainger to run London Marathon on behalf of International Inspiration

    Olympic Champion and trustee of London 2012's legacy charity International Inspiration embarks on 26.2 mile challenge.
    Published: 31 January 2014
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    British Bobsleigh use BAE Systems wind tunnel technology on Road to Sochi

    Sochi medal hopefuls head to BAE Systems in Warton for wind tunnel testing.
    Published: 28 January 2014
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    Athlete profiling focus of Performance Pathway Programme

    Fourth module of the Performance Pathway Programme to explore 'athlete profiling'.
    Published: 27 January 2014
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    European rugby nations come together in Unity Project

    UK Sport launch Unity Project with the Rugby Football Union, International Rugby Board and FIRA-AER.
    Published: 24 January 2014
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    ParalympicsGB name skiers selected for Sochi 2014

    The British Paralympic Association today announced the seven alpine skiers and three competition partners for Sochi 2014.
    Published: 23 January 2014
  • Lizzy_Yarnold_SIB
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    Final athletes selected for Sochi 2014

    The final athletes for Sochi 2014 were confirmed by the British Olympic Association
    Published: 22 January 2014
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    UK Sport and Sport England launch new major events fund

    Sport England and UK Sport have launched a new fund to help ensure a long term legacy from major international sporting events.
    Published: 17 January 2014
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    Girls4Gold testing begins for potential Olympians

    Talent ID scheme between UK Sport, the EIS and GB Canoeing begin hunt for future Olympians.
    Published: 17 January 2014
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    University of Bath to host European Modern Pentathlon Championships in 2015

    2015 European Modern Pentathlon Championships come to University of Bath as part of Gold Event Series.
    Published: 16 January 2014
  • Road_To_Sochi
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    UK Sport confirms medal targets for Sochi 2014

    UK Sport confirms goal of winning at least three Olympic and at least two Paralympic medals at Sochi 2014.
    Published: 16 January 2014
  • Winter_Victors
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    Sochi 2014: Sports prepare for the Winter Games

    Hear from the sports heading out to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
    Published: 16 January 2014
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    Inspired by Uganda

    UK Sport recently joined Ade Adepitan and Lynne Featherstone MP on a visit to an International Inspiration programme in Uganda.
    Published: 09 January 2014
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    Tour de France Grand Depart on track with six months to go

    Six months to go before the Grand Depart of the 2014 Tour de France, TDFHUB2014 Ltd announce plans are on time and budget.
    Published: 26 December 2013
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    Southgate predicts "spectacular carnival" for 2014 World Cup and Rio 2016

    An interview with England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate.
    Published: 20 December 2013
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    Lee Valley White Water Centre to host 2014 ICF World Cup

    Gold Event Series grows as 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup comes to Lee Valley White Water Centre.
    Published: 17 December 2013
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    Spotlight On: GB Figure Skaters Nick Buckland and Penny Coomes

    We speak to Nick Buckland and Penny Coomes, GB figure skating stars
    Published: 12 December 2013
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    ECAP welcomes fifth intake of up and coming coaches

    Twelve coaches have been inducted onto the latest UK Sport Elite Coaching Apprenticeship Programme (ECAP).
    Published: 12 December 2013
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    Helen Grant MP: "There has never been a better time for young women to get into sport"

    The Minister for Sport on increasing the number of women in sport and why you should sign up for Girls4Gold.
    Published: 11 December 2013
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    Spotlight On: Olympic Taekwondo Champion Jade Jones

    We speak to Britain's first ever taekwondo Olympic Champion, 20-year-old Jade Jones.
    Published: 06 December 2013
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    UK Sport share vision for building a "stronger, more sustainable system"

    Plan to ensure UK high performance system is in best possible shape for Rio 2016 and beyond revealed.
    Published: 04 December 2013
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    Gold Event Series reaches halfway milestone

    35th event of Gold Event Series secured as halfway target is reached.
    Published: 29 November 2013
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    WCPC13: Interview with Stuart Lancaster, Head Coach of England Rugby

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    Published: 28 November 2013
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    Spotlight On: Paralympic and World Champion Josef Craig

    We speak to Paralympic and World Champion swimmer, Josef Craig about his success over the last 18 months.
    Published: 26 November 2013
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