Author Archives: Katie Stanton

Respect MP George Galloway sides with Assange supporters

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 21, 2012

MP for Bradford West, George Galloway, has caused outrage online after relentlessly trying to discredit the women who have accused Julian Assange of sex crimes against them.

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Top economists retract approval of Osborne after publicly supporting him two years ago

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 16, 2012

Out of 20 top economists who published a letter in support of George Osborne two years ago, only one was willing to reaffirm his approval of the chancellor

Posted in Sustainable Economy | Tagged , | 18 Responses

Deepika Kumari: The world number one archer who grew up practicing with a bamboo bow

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 11, 2012

Eighteen-year-old Deepika Kumari is considered the world number one at Archery, but sadly finished her time at London 2012 without a medal.

Posted in Good Society | Tagged , , , | 1 Response

Sarah Menezes: One of the first champions of 2012; the face of 2016?

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 10, 2012

With Rio hosting the Games in 2016, expect to see much more of London 2012 judo champion, the Brazilian Sarah Menezes, in the years ahead.

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Natalie du Toit: The South African swimming sensation and Paralympic legend

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 9, 2012

Winner of 10 gold Paralympic medals, Natalie du Toit intends to retire after her expected success at London 2012

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Cathy Freeman: The face of Sydney 2000, the first Aboriginal Olympic champion

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 8, 2012

Freeman was a huge hit in Australia during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, especially after winning the 400m and being chosen to light the Olympic flame.

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Yaping Deng: The world’s most successful table tennis player

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 3, 2012

Yaping Deng – a 4′ 11″ woman from China – has more titles in table tennis than any other athlete.

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Derartu Tulu: The first black African woman to win an Olympic gold medal

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 2, 2012

Many remember Tulu for the victory lap she took in 1992; a symbolic gesture that signalled the end of Apartheid on the track.

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Nawal El Moutawakel: The first female Muslim Olympic champion

By Katie Stanton | Published: August 1, 2012

Nawal El Moutawakel: “I would wake up in the morning and say, I need to do this for the women of Arab states, African countries and Muslim women.”

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Fanny Blankers-Koen: ‘The Flying Housewife’ who won four Olympic gold medals in one year

By Katie Stanton | Published: July 31, 2012

In the face of criticism that she was too old to compete, Holland’s Fanny Blankers-Koen won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics.

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