Joseph Saunders

Shot putter Scott Lincoln is targeting a medal at the European Championships in Birmingham, where he will compete alongside his partner, national javelin champion Freya Jones. Lincoln, a recent Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and former Team England co-captain, says both athletes have podium ambitions. After a difficult period, he moved from the York area to Australia to work with new coaches and training partners, a change he believes has revitalised his performances. He also reflected on his leadership role at the Commonwealth Games and his continuing relationship with former coach Paul Wilson.

Team Emirates GBR missed the SailGP final in Portsmouth after finishing fifth and sixth in its two group races, ending bottom of Group B and eight points short of qualification. Driver Dylan Fletcher said poor starts and a mistake at the first mark caused the result, while noting improved starts and teamwork as positives. Spain’s Los Gallos won their second consecutive event, with Canada’s NorthStar also reaching the final, while Emirates GBR dropped to second in the championship and was overtaken by the United States and Sweden.

Matt Richardson returns to the 2026 Commonwealth Games competing for England after previously winning gold for Australia, crediting the switch to his British roots and strong support in the UK. His career has accelerated with world records, Olympic medals, and European titles, positioning him as a major contender in Glasgow and ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Emma Finucane, his partner and a leading Welsh cyclist, also targets strong performances after her successful but emotionally demanding Olympic campaign. Both athletes continue to evolve under public scrutiny and rising expectations as they pursue further success on the track.