The Magic of Garrincha: The Angel With Twisted Legs Who Won Brazilian Hearts
by On a recent wander in Rio de Janeiro I was approached by someone – a senior citizen – who recognised me from appearances on Brazilian …
Category: Athlete profiles
Why Pele will always be the king of Brazilian football
With so much international football coming up for the South American sides it is only a matter of time before the milestone is reached. Prepare yourselves …
Nuno Mendes, the next superstar to roll off the Sporting conveyor belt
by The path from Sporting Clube de Portugal to stardom in the Premier League has become a well-trodden one. Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Bruno Fernandes have …
Held back by Covid-19, will Lisa Vittozzi show her potential?
by Last update: 02/06/2021 Lisa Vittozzi was born Pieve di Cadore, not far from Cortina d’Ampezzo, in Northern Italy. Even as Lisa Vittozzi already has an …
Émilien Jacquelin profile
by Last update: 31/03/2021 When you hear the name Emilien Jacquelin, you will maybe immediately think of the last kilometer of the 2020 Antholz-Anterselva World Championships …
Quentin Fillon-Maillet profile
The Jurassian Quentin Fillon-Maillet, 28, has been the new headliner of French biathlon since the retirement of Martin Fourcade. Long in the shadow of one …
Julia Simon profile
Last update: 13/03/2021 Julia Simon won her first major medal during the single mixed relay of the 2021 Pokljuka World Championships. Together with her team …
Justine Braisaz profile
by Justine Braisaz had shown great promise as a junior athlete, even so her World Cup debut came as a bit as a shock. During the …
Marketa Davidova, is she the biathlete of the future?
Last update: 01/07/2021 Marketa Davidova, Makulaa among friends, is one of the most talented biathletes of her generation. She grew up in the Jizera Mountains, …