Athens. The name alone conjures images of ancient ruins and mythical gods. But for Hicham El Guerrouj, mention the Greek capital and the Moroccan is transported back, not to a time when Zeus and Poseidon ruled, but to 2004, a time when the city hosted the Summer Olympics; a time when he, an Arab,
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‘King of the mile’fulfils his destiny
July 11th, 2009 |
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‘King of the mile’ fulfils his destiny
July 11th, 2009 |
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Athens. The name alone conjures images of ancient ruins and mythical gods. But for Hicham El Guerrouj, mention the Greek capital and the Moroccan is transported back, not to a time when Zeus and Poseidon ruled, but to 2004, a time when the city hosted the Summer Olympics; a time when he, an Arab,
Two wheels good, t**t riding them sometimes not
June 11th, 2009 |
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Bikes are out in abundance in London today on Day Two of the exciting Crowe vs Boris willie waving competition, er tube strike.
I am all for cycling. It’s good exercise, it’s environmentally friendly, and it can be relaxing. But not when the rider is a t**t.
Cycling may be carbon neutral, but the toxic smog [...]
Open your soul – but keep it brief
April 20th, 2009 |
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As a Catholic I spent many a Saturday evening sitting sweating outside a confessional box preparing to tell all to a piece of purple silk, or at least to the priest waiting in judgement hidden behind it. As all Catholics know, the relief at getting the ordeal over, opening your dark side, being slapped with [...]