Richmond and Twickenham Times Sport: Local sports round-up from Richmond, south London and Surrey

Cowell is on top of the world

12:00pm Friday 6th December 2013

Richmond College student Heather Cowell reckoned the presence of coach Rob Small and other familiar faces was key to her becoming a world champion in eastern Europe last month.  

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Sprinter Sacre may find life tricky at Sandown Park

10:00am Friday 6th December 2013

Eleven horses were entered at the five-day stage for Saturday’s Grade One BetVictor Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park, including the great Sprinter Sacre, writes Nick Braund.  

Santa fitness boost can fire up Teddington

6:42pm Thursday 5th December 2013

Teddington ladies got a fitness boost last week as they took part in a team bonding appearance at the Bushy Park Santa Claus fun run on Sunday.

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Surbiton's Twigg scores but England suffer heartbreak against Holland

6:00am Monday 2nd December 2013

England’s hopes of reaching the knock-out stages at the World League finals in Argentina suffered a blow after a heartbreaking defeat to Olympic champions Holland on Sunday.

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Tamesis' England staggered at royal seal of approval

6:00am Sunday 1st December 2013

Tamesis Sailing Club captain Phil England has been honoured for giving his life to the sport that helped him meet his wife.  

Walton's Mace siblings are toast of Elmbridge

5:52pm Tuesday 5th November 2013

Walton Athletics Club brother and sister pair Sam and Sophie Mace were the toast of Elmbridge on Friday night.  

Small steps to squash recovery for Walton's Richards

6:00am Saturday 2nd November 2013

Walton squash professional Tom Richards is taking his comeback from injury step-by-step.  

Walton pair ready to take on the squash world

6:00am Saturday 26th October 2013

Rising squash star Joe Lee is out to make his mark at next week’s World Championship after setting high targets over the next 12 months, writes Rod Gilmour.  

Warner still eyes Paralympic winter triple

5:02pm Thursday 24th October 2013

If Kingston Kestrels sledge hockey star Ian Warner did not realise becoming a three-time winter Paralympian was going to be so tough, he does now, writes Ric Sumner.  

Twigg and Herbert fire Surbiton up to third

12:00pm Sunday 20th October 2013

Hockey stars Georgie Twigg and Rebecca Herbert did their international chances little harm as they both scored for Surbiton on Saturday.

Bushy Park parkrun is on cloud nine

6:00am Saturday 12th October 2013

From its humble beginnings in south-west London, parkrun has sparked a world-wide phenomenon.  

Surbiton strong enough for European debut

12:00pm Friday 11th October 2013

Surbiton men’s head coach Todd Williams reckons he has the squad to compete in Europe, but admits domestic glory remains the priority.

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Reading just too strong for Wimbledon

10:39am Wednesday 9th October 2013

Wimbledon slipped to their second defeat of the Men's Hockey League Premier Division on Saturday as they lost 2-0 at Reading.

Weybridge golfer Barthram harbours Major dreams

8:00am Sunday 6th October 2013

Weybridge teenager Sam Barthram is not thinking small when it comes to his future in golf.  

Corrine Hall and Lora Turnham slowly taking over the world

7:00am Saturday 5th October 2013

They may not be as dynamic as some superhero pairings, but Mitcham’s Corrine Hall and Paracycling partner Lora Turnham are nearing world domination without the need of a cape or mask.

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Williams remembers Surbiton's Beeston beating fondly

5:09pm Thursday 3rd October 2013

It is not often a hockey coach will have fond memories of a 7-2 defeat, but that scoreline sticks in Surbiton men’s coach Todd Williams’ mind for good reason.  

McKibbin getting ever closer to the world's best

11:51am Wednesday 2nd October 2013

Aaron McKibbin’s European Para Table Tennis Championships ended in disappointment despite a strong start.

Woolven hat-trick inpsires Surbiton Ladies

10:28am Sunday 29th September 2013

Surbiton's Jenna Woolven became only the second player to score a WHL Premier League hat-trick as her side thrashed Olton & West Warwicks 12-1 on Saturday.

Teddington has whole Lotte love von Rooij

4:27pm Thursday 26th September 2013

Lotte van Rooij was toast of Teddington Ladies on Saturday as she ensured her side  started the South League Division One unbeaten.  

St Mary's Richmond's Jackson claims 31st Bushy Park triumph

1:00pm Friday 20th September 2013

St Mary’s Richmond and Sittingbourne Striders’ athlete Anthony Jackson led from start to finish to claim his 31st Bushy Park parkrun win on Saturday.  

Walton's Channon claims Masters hat-trick in Birmingham

9:00am Wednesday 18th September 2013

Walton Athletics Club's Helen Channon claimed a British Masters Athletics Federation championships track and field hat-trick over the weekend.  

Croydon's Amokwandoh savours triple delight

2:24pm Tuesday 17th September 2013

Croydon triple jumper Stefan Amokwandoh could not hide his delight after storming back from last year’s disappointment to claim gold at the Sainsbury’s 2013 School Games in Sheffield, writes Pippa Field.

• Herne Hill Harriers duo enhance their sprinting reputations
• Croydon Harriers fall short of British Athletics League bid

Downs and Whitton gear up for regional season start

8:00am Monday 9th September 2013

Downs Club continued preparations for the new netball season as part of a London & South East Regional League warm-up tournament on Sunday.

Molesey's Triggs Hodge sets sights on Rio gold

8:34am Monday 2nd September 2013

Andrew Triggs Hodge has warned he will not be taking a backward step on the road to Olympic gold in Rio.

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Kingston retain Lily B crown

10:00am Monday 2nd September 2013

Kingston AC & Polytechnic's girls endured a nervous wait before finding out they had retained their Lily B Cup Final Trophy title on Saturday.

London Rowing Club members make good start at World Championships

10:49am Tuesday 27th August 2013

Three of the four London Rowing Club members in action at the World Rowing Championships in South Korea this week made it safely through their heats.

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Teenager Hedger thriled by RideLondon Junior Men's Grand Prix

10:55am Tuesday 6th August 2013

Oliver Hedger is already looking toward next year's Prudential RideLondon after being blown away by this year's event.

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Croydon Amphibians celebrate medal success

2:37pm Monday 5th August 2013

Croydon Amphibians won medals at the Swim Wales Summer Nationals and Malta National Swimming Championships this week.

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Bec and Trojans players help GB Korfball to fifth at World Games

11:03am Monday 5th August 2013

Seven players from London korfball clubs helped Great Britain to fifth place in the World Games in Cali, Colombia, last week.

Croydon's Corrine Hall enjoys RideLondon Women's Grand Prix

10:28am Monday 5th August 2013

Croydon's Corrine Hall was blown away as hordes of fans roared the pro cyclist down the home straight on The Mall in the inaugural Prudential RideLondon Women's Grand Prix on Saturday.

Bryony Shaw remembers her London 2012 experience

7:00am Saturday 27th July 2013

A year after the London 2012 Olympic Games began, Wandsworth-born windsurfer Bryony Shaw, 30, looks back on her campaign.

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Guerra makes big step up for RideLondon-Surrey

7:00am Wednesday 24th July 2013

What started out as a necessity for one Earlsfield man has quickly escalated beyond his wildest dreams as he prepares for the biggest cycling race in Britain for a generation.

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Wheeler sets two new Croydon swimming records

1:00pm Tuesday 23rd July 2013

Croydon Amphibian Tor Wheeler smashed two long-standing borough records at the Croydon Swimming Association Championships last month.

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Big personal best for Balham swimmer at European Youth Olympic Festival

11:42am Monday 22nd July 2013

Balham swimmer Julian Lin may not have been able to medal at the European Youth Olympic Festival but he still smashed his personal best.

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Croydon fall just short at London Youth Games finals

8:00am Wednesday 10th July 2013

Croydon fell just short of defending their London Youth Games crown at the weekend as they finished runners-up.

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Wandsworth win the 2013 London Youth Games

10:16am Monday 8th July 2013

Wandsworth have finally lifted the Jubilee Trophy at the 2013 Balfour Beatty London Youth Games and team organiser Peter Freeman claims more future Olympians lie in wait for the borough.

• London Youth Games - picture gallery

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Triple success for Croydon Martial Arts Academy

10:00am Wednesday 3rd July 2013

Three kickboxers from Croydon Martial Arts Academy claimed medals at the International Combat Organisations's British Championships last month - with two being named British champions.

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London 2012 heroes visit Southfields Academy

8:00am Tuesday 2nd July 2013

Southfields Academy pupils received some expert tuition from a couple of London 2012 gold medallists last week.

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Walsh thanks the Eton Dorney roar

10:32am Monday 24th June 2013

London Rowing Club’s Imogen Walsh paid tribute to the Dorney roar as a late burst pushed her and partner Kathryn Twyman to a silver medal at the Samsung Rowing World Cup.

Walczak has high hopes for Eton Dorney

9:00am Thursday 20th June 2013

Great Britain rower Ruth Walczak hopes to emulate her team-mates’ success in last year’s Olympic Games in the Rowing World Cup later this month.

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Croydon schoolboy wins Kickboxing World Cup medals

3:46pm Monday 17th June 2013

Jarrod Nelson-Robb fought his way to two medals at the World Association of Kickboxing Organisation's Kickboxing World Cup in Italy last week.

Sbihi out to banish London 2012 memories at Eton Dorney

8:00am Monday 17th June 2013

Great Britain rower Moe Sbihi is thrilled to be part of a men’s eight boat with a real medal chance at this year’s Samsung Rowing World Cup.

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Rebecca Romero still on a sporting mission

8:00am Sunday 16th June 2013

After London 2012, the nation fell in love with its sporting greats, but Wallington’s Olympic hero Rebecca Romero remembers when it was bricks being hurled at her rather than affection.

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House of Payne: The loan system stinks

8:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

It is probably not being over-dramatic to say that, without their loan signings, AFC Wimbledon would not have retained their Football League status last season.

Triggs Hodge praises marvellous Molesey

9:00am Friday 14th June 2013

Double Olympic gold medallist Andrew Triggs Hodge believes his success on the water owes a “huge” amount to being part of Molesey Boat Club.

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Sinclair's pride at record swimming haul

7:30am Friday 14th June 2013

Teddington Swimming Club head coach Ed Sinclair praised the achievements of his home grown talents after a record-breaking performance in the pool.

Thames fall at the final handball hurdle

11:00am Thursday 13th June 2013

Thames Handball Club lost the National Cup Final 31:21 to London GD at Crystal Palace on Saturday as their quest for silverware fell at the final hurdle.

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Wandsworth finally claim Youth Games rowing gold

10:58am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Wandsworth went from bridesmaid to bride at the Thames Water London Youth Games Regatta as they finally wrested the rowing title from defending champions Richmond on Saturday at the London Regatta Centre.

Carroll sails to success

10:47am Wednesday 12th June 2013

Putney sailor Pete Carroll celebrated double success at the Round the Island Race earlier this month.

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