Didn’t our Staffordshire Olympians do well !
Rio 2016 Olympics (5-21 Aug) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
So proud of all our Team GB athletes – Congratulations ! Here’s how our Staffordshire Olympians got on.
Adam Peaty, Uttoxeter – Swimming
– Men’s 100m Breaststroke – Winner – Gold Medallist
– Men’s 4x100m medley relay – Silver Medallist
Joe Clarke, Stone – Canoe Slalom (K1 class)
– Winner – Gold Medallist
Jazmin Sawyers, City of Stoke – Long Jump Finalist – finished 8th
Ashleigh Nelson, Stoke-on-Trent – 4 x 100 relay – Bronze Medallist
Emily Scarratt, Plays for Lichfield – Team Captain, Rugby 7s – Finalist – bronze medal match finished 4th
Natasha Hunt, Plays for Lichfield, Rugby 7s – Finalist – bronze medal match finished 4th
Read on for a full list of Team GB results – http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/34813797
Feel inspired? Then take a look at our clubs database or list of sports to see what takes your fancy and get involved.
Good luck to all taking part in the Rio 2016 Paralympics and bring on Tokyo 2020
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games – 7-18 September 2016
Staffordshire 2016 Paralympic hopefuls are:
- Lee Pearson – Equestrian
- Lee Greatbatch – Blind Football
- Martin Crutchely – athletics (shot putter)
- Ian Marsden – powerlifting
Find out more on the Paralympic website: https://www.paralympic.org/rio-2016/ones-to-watch
Good luck to you all – SASSOT is behind you all the way !