Emily Goddard Subeditor and reporter

Emily Goddard is a subeditor and reporter for insidethegames.biz. She has broken a number of exclusives including that News International had lost their exclusive deal with London 2012 following the phone-hacking scandal that rocked Britain in 2011, Richard Caborn's future as chairman of the Amateur Boxing Association of England was in danger, and she was also the journalist to report the first comments from the IOC following the Russian anti-gay legislation.

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Short film released revealing wheelchair racer Kinghorn's life behind the scenes

By Emily Goddard

December 13 - Samantha Kinghorn has become the star of a new atmospheric short film released today depicting the Scottish wheelchair racer's life as she makes her journey to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

FIG Tribunal rejects appeals in rhythmic gymnastics judges' courses scandal

By Emily Goddard

December 12 - The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Appeal Tribunal today announced it has unanimously rejected the appeals made by a number of former and current rhythmic gymnastics officials implicated in the long running judges' courses scandal.

Speedo partners with Duel in the Pool

By Emily Goddard

December 12 - Speedo has today been named as a premier partner of Duel in the Pool as part of a deal that starts with this year's edition, taking place at Glasgow's Tollcross International Swimming Centre next weekend.

Ice climbing planning to launch bid for 2022 Winter Olympics

By Emily Goddard

December 12 - Officials from the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) have held a meeting with the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF) to discuss the launch of a bid for the inclusion of ice climbing and mountaineering in the 2022 Winter Olympics.

IBSA holds official draw for 2014 Goalball World Championships

By Emily Goddard

December 12 - The draw for the 2014 International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball World Championships has taken place in Helsinki, launching the official countdown to the showpiece event, set to take place in the Finnish city of Espoo.

British Skeleton welcomes Talbot as latest sponsor

By Emily Goddard

December 11 - British Skeleton today revealed Lloyd's Insurer Talbot Underwriting as its latest sponsor, becoming the national governing body's Official Vehicle Supporter.

Australia sets Paralympic swimmers on road to Glasgow 2014

By Emily Goddard

December 9 - Swimming Australia has revealed that it is sending a five-strong squad of Paralympic athletes to this week's Can-Am Para Championships in Edmonton as part of their preparations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Football coach Guardiola and Olympic water polo champion Estiarte become Laureus ambassadors

By Emily Goddard

December 9 - Football coach Pep Guardiola and Olympic water polo champion Manel Estiarte have today been named as new Laureus ambassadors.

Trentino Winter Universiade gets underway with head of delegates meeting

By Emily Goddard

December 9 - The 2013 Winter Universiade officially got underway with the opening head of delegates meeting in Trentino today.

French Olympic and world champion swimmer Leveaux retires

By Emily Goddard

December 9 - Amaury Leveaux, who won gold with his French teammates in the 4x100 metres freestyle swimming relay at London 2012, today announced his retirement from the sport.

Finnish Oslo 1952 Olympic medallist Kolehmainen dies aged 95

By Emily Goddard

December 8 - Eero Kolehmainen, the Finnish cross country skier who won silver at the Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics, has died at the age of 95.

Aymar named FIH Player of the Year for record eighth time

By Emily Goddard

December 8 - Luciana Aymar, the Argentine hockey star widely considered the best female player of all time, has picked up her eighth International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year title.

Olympic sailors concerned by pollution at "sewer" like Rio 2016 venue

By Emily Goddard

December 8 - Sailors preparing to compete at Rio 2016 have spoken of their concern at the high level of pollution at the proposed Olympic venue, Marina da Glória, which has been likened to a "sewer", in the Brazilian city.

Guelzec re-elected European Union of Gymnastics President

By Emily Goddard

December 7 - Georges Guelzec has been re-elected as President of the European Union of Gymnastics (UEG) at the continental governing body's congress in Portorož, Slovenia, today.

China successfully defends World Junior Table Tennis Team titles

By Emily Goddard

December 5 - China's men's and women's table tennis players successfully defended their respective team titles in an exciting day of sport at the 2013 World Junior Championships in Rabat today.

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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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