London

University Professor and London 2012 Team GB doctor knows the way to an Olympian's heart

Professor Sanjay Sharma of St George’s, University of London and Medical Director for the London Marathon has the prestigious role of offering cardiology support to London 2012 GB Olympians, and with the men’s marathon getting underway on Sunday, his Olympic role is far from over.

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Prof Sanjay Sharma_St George's University London

GB hockey team - made entirely of graduates and students - ends long wait for a medal

Great Britain's women's hockey team - which is made up entirely of graduates and students - made history this evening, by winning the country's first Olympic medal in the sport for two decades.

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Hockey Girls celebrate

Usain Bolt thanks University of Birmingham for helping him make Olympic history

The fastest man in the world Usain Bolt thanked the University of Birmingham for helping him make history last night by becoming the first man to defend both the 100m and 200m titles at an Olympic Games.

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Usain Bolt at London 2012

Graduate's award winning research sheds light on origins of British women's cycling success at London 2012

British females have continually been top of the podium at the London 2012 Olympic Games, particularly triumphing in track cycling with an astonishing 3 gold wins, but this success was not overnight as one University of Brighton graduate's research shows.

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Tessie Reynolds_University of Brighton

Middlesex University student Lutalo battles his way to Olympic bronze

Middlesex University student Lutalo Muhammad has become the first British man to win an Olympic taekwondo medal.

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Lutalo with medal