Jesse Owens’ granddaughter unveils World Heritage Plaque to mark ‘Day of Days’

Jesse Owens’ granddaughter unveils World Heritage Plaque to mark ‘Day of Days’

Jesse Owens’ historic Day of Days was immortalised at the University of Michigan’s Ferry Field with a World Heritage Plaque almost 90 years after the Olympian stunned the world by establishing four world records in athletics in a 45-minute-span. Marlene Dortch, Owens’ granddaughter, and Michigan’s Athletic Director Warde Manuel unveiled the plaque in Ann Arbor on 9 May, just ahead of the Big Ten track championships.


Badminton Olympic Qualifiers finalised

Badminton Olympic Qualifiers finalised

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released the official list of athletes set to compete at the Olympics after concluding the 2024 BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals. A total of 173 athletes have qualified for a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.




Trinity Sport Awards 2024 celebrate sporting excellence

Trinity Sport Awards 2024 celebrate sporting excellence

The Trinity Sport Awards took place on Tuesday 7 May 2024 in the Dining Hall, Trinity College Dublin, with 12 awards and the Pink Ceremony being announced at the Awards Ceremony, which is open to all sports clubs and recognises the commitment of the sporting community at Trinity College Dublin. The event was hosted by broadcast journalist Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh.