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Harriers sprinter switches to snow and ice in Olympic bid

Posted on December 16, 2020 by insidecroydon

Croydon Harriers sprinter James Dasaolu has switched sports in a bid to compete in his third Olympics – this time amid the snow and ice of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Dasaolu, 33, made his World Cup bobsleigh debut at … Continue reading →

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Rooney apologises for his performance, on and off the track

Posted on August 13, 2016 by insidecroydon

Croydon Harrier Martyn Rooney has issued an apology after announcing on national television that he “ran like a dick” at the Rio Olympics. Rooney had just been eliminated at the heats stage of the 400 metres when he gave his … Continue reading →

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Young Harriers break records at London Olympic Stadium

Posted on July 29, 2015 by insidecroydon

Three sprint relay teams from Croydon Harriers tasted victory in London’s Olympic Stadium at the Anniversary Games last Friday evening. Eight teams of Croydon Harriers sprinters got the chance to stretch their legs on the big stage alongside Usain Bolt … Continue reading →

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Gold adds lustre to Rooney’s consistently quick career

Posted on August 18, 2014 by insidecroydon

Croydon finished the European athletics championships in Zurich last night in sixth place in the medals table with three golds – just behind Russia, but reassuringly ahead of Poland – after Martyn Rooney brought home the relay team in first … Continue reading →

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Dasaolu strikes gold as south London dominates at Euros

Posted on August 13, 2014 by insidecroydon

Croydon Harrier James Dasaolu tonight won the 100 metres gold medal for Britain at the European athletics championships in Zurich. The 26-year-old sprinter was never headed and finished well clear of the favourite, France’s 2010 champion, Christophe Lemaitre, as another … Continue reading →

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Dasalou takes short route to Sweden in search of a medal

Posted on March 1, 2013 by insidecroydon

IAN LAMONT reports on the latest Croydon sportsman to make some international impact A mixture of excitement and relief accompanies James Dasaolu to Gothenburg, where he is representing Great Britain in the European indoor championships which start today. The Croydon … Continue reading →

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