by James Morgan-Wynne | Apr 17, 2025 | Performance
Attached by a 10cm cord, how do visually impaired runners and their guides stay in sync and reach the finish line? With record-breaking athletes, Sidelines brings you an exclusive insight into guide running. Great Britain’s 100 metre blind sprint record...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Apr 16, 2025 | Performance, Top Story, Wimbledon
You’ve watched your favourite players on television, but what are some of the roles that are vital in getting them there? Sidelines lifts the lid on the details of the behind-the-scenes tennis world. For top players walking down the tunnel, grabbing their racket and...
by Cerys Jones | Apr 16, 2025 | Coaching, Performance
We know sporting glory needs more than just a day’s work – but what about the nights? Sidelines finds out how sleep coaches can help elite athletes rest for success. “You don’t get a medal for sleeping better,” Anna West explains, “but you get a medal when...
by Angel Sang | Mar 28, 2025 | Performance
Far from being an easy job, lifeguards in swimming carry a huge responsibility and the trials of the job are often underappreciated. This is your look under the surface… “I don’t remember the water feeling cold, or warm either. The adrenaline running through my...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Jan 8, 2025 | Performance
You have seen cyclists on the road and on the track, but how do they get there? No cyclist is the same, so how do mechanics sort it all out? Sidelines goes into the cycling workroom to find out. Sandy Gilchrist, 80, born in Peebles, Edinburgh, has been cycling and...
