LONDON WELCOMES HOME RIO 2016 OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS
The Rio 2016 Olympians are finally returning home, well officially, that is. Following the Manchester march on Monday, Londoners and tourists will be gathering in Trafalgar Square and the surrounding streets on Tuesday 18 October 2016 to watch the athletes parade throughout the city…
JESSICA ENNIS-HILL COMPARES RIO & LONDON OLYMPICS
Fresh off the track, heptathlon silver medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill visited OMEGA House Rio on Sunday evening to share some special moments and highlights from her time at the Rio Olympics
WHERE TO WATCH THE RIO OLYMPICS IN LONDON
With the Rio Olympics set to kick off on Friday 5 August 2016, The Resident seeks out London’s best spots for watching all the sporting action. If the weather chooses to mimic that of host nation Brazil, then head for one of our top six open-air big screens. On rainy days, head for one of our top six indoor venues… Go Team GB!
JADE LALLY: HURLING DISCUS FROM WIMBLEDON TO RIO
Ahead of competing at the Rio Olympics, Jade Lally, who discovered discus at Hercules Wimbledon Athletics Club, reflects on her bumpy #RoadToRio. From narrowly missing out on squad selection for London 2012 to funding cuts, Jade tells The Resisdent how she has battled her way through adversity
ADAM GEMILI ON HIS RIO OLYMPICS MEDAL HOPES
The Resident meets Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club member Adam Gemili on his #RoadToRio. The south east London sprinter talks about his experience at London 2012 and targeting medals at this summer’s Rio Olympics
WEST LONDON’S ZOE DE TOLEDO ON HER ROAD TO RIO
West London resident and Team GB cox Zoe De Toledo on her #RoadToRio, her love for the Thames and getting her lucky break in rowing
TOTALLY TROPICAL: SUMMER’S HOT HOME ACCESSORIES
Taking its lead from the Rio Olympics, the hottest interior looks for high summer 2016 are all about vibrant colours, bold prints, tropical influences and introducing a bit of that Carnival vibe into your home
OLYMPIAN MO FARAH ON HIS ROAD TO RIO
Mo Farah has endured blood, sweat and tears to get to where he is right now – but the Richmond local intends to push himself even further in the Rio Olympics