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Q&A: Swimming with Men Director Oliver Parker: ‘Redefining success was the point’

Q&A: Swimming with Men Director Oliver Parker: ‘Redefining success was the point’

by Jack Dean | Jun 6, 2025 | Film Top Story, Home

Swimming with Men brought synchronised swimming, male vulnerability, and the spirit of the underdog to British film. Directed by Oliver Parker, the movie is about an accountant, played by Rob Brydon, who is unhappy with his life and finds comfort and support in a...
Q&A: Marathon Man Gary McKee: ‘With the right attitude, anything is possible’

Q&A: Marathon Man Gary McKee: ‘With the right attitude, anything is possible’

by Jack Dean | Jun 4, 2025 | Home, Mindset Top Story

Gary McKee ran a marathon every single day for a whole year. Nicknamed the ‘Marathon Man’, the Cumbrian fundraiser clocked over 9,500 miles, raised over £1 million for charity, and inspired thousands across the world. In this exclusive Q&A with Defiance, Gary...
Wybunbury Fig Pie Rolling Returns in 2025 as Britain’s Strangest Sporting Tradition

Wybunbury Fig Pie Rolling Returns in 2025 as Britain’s Strangest Sporting Tradition

by Jack Dean | Jun 3, 2025 | Unseen Carosel

You may have heard of cheese rolling, but I bet you haven’t heard of fig pie rolling. A centuries-old English village tradition that draws thousands of spectators. Currently, a sleepy village in Cheshire is waiting. Wybunbury is eagerly anticipating the arrival...
How Simon Yates Fought Back to Win the 2025 Giro d’Italia Against All Odds

How Simon Yates Fought Back to Win the 2025 Giro d’Italia Against All Odds

by Jack Dean | Jun 1, 2025 | Home, Relive carosel

He was written off. Counted out and haunted by the mountain that once crushed him. Simon Yates returned to Monte Grappa not only to ride, but to rewrite his history by winning the Giro d’Italia. Simon Yates’ story with the Giro d’Italia has been one...
Q&A: Three-Time Olympic Champion Ed Clancy: ‘I had the weight of the world on my shoulders’

Q&A: Three-Time Olympic Champion Ed Clancy: ‘I had the weight of the world on my shoulders’

by Jack Dean | May 30, 2025 | Home Carosel, Mindset Top Story

From a career-threatening injury to Olympic immortality. The untold story of how Britain’s most decorated team pursuiter fought through isolation, doubt and unbearable pressure to make history. I know what you’re thinking. How could a three-time Olympic...
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