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ITV News
6 days ago
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- ITV News
Isle of Man finishes 4th in Island Games after taking home 19 gold medals in Orkney
The Isle of Man has finished 4th in the Island Games after securing a total of 19 gold medals in Orkney. Manx competitors achieved a total of 80 medals across multiple sports, with the most medals achieved by Manx swimmers. The swimming team received a total of 6 golds, 7 silvers and 6 bronze medals across various swimming events. Joel Watterson took five golds in the 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x50m freestyle relay, 4x50m medley relay, 50m freestyle, and 4x50 medley relay. It was five golds also for Harry Robinson, who notably broke the games record in the 50m backstroke, and helped break the record as part of the 50m medley relay team. In athletics, Corrin Leeming became the first athlete to break the 30-minute barrier in the 10,000m, finishing with a time of 29:56 and securing gold. Christa Cain also broke the record in the women's 10,000m the previous day with a time of 35:16. A record to accompany her three gold medals achieved at her first ever Island Games. In gymnastics, Amara Brogan took gold in the women's all around competition, adding to the Manx tally. Golfer Daryl Callister also took the top spot in the individual event, while the Isle of Man's golfing team also came first in their respective event. In cycling, Tyler Hannay finished top of the individual time trial event, and the team also took home a gold medal to accompany the solo win. Team Isle of Man received a total of 80 medals after a week of multiple sports including: Gold Swimming x6 Athletics x6 Gymnastics x3 Cycling x2 Golf x2 Silver Gymnastics x9 Swimming x7 Athletics x4 Cycling x3 Golf x1 Archery x1 Badminton x1 Football x1 Bronze Gymnastics x10 Swimming x6 Athletics x5 Archery x4 Badminton x4 Cycling x3 Triathlon x1 Football x1 The Island Games sees 24 teams compete in 12 different sports over the week-long event. This year, the event was held in Orkney, concluding on Friday 18 July. The very first Island Games competition was held in the Isle of Man in 1985, where 700 athletes from 15 islands travelled to Douglas. It was initially supposed to be a one-off event, but the Games have continued due to its success. The Isle of Man will next host the Island Games in 2029.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Manx athletes break records on day two of Orkney Island Games
The Isle of Man scored a haul of 21 medals in the second day of action at the Island Games, breaking records in the pool and on the track along the takes the island's overall medal tally to 25 as Manx gymnasts, cyclists, archers, and the badminton team also secured podium places in swimming, it was double gold for Harry Robinson who broke the games record in the 50m backstroke event, and was also part of the record-breaking 50m medley relay Corrin Leeming became the first athlete to break the 30-minute barrier in the 10,000m at the event with a time of 29 minutes 56 seconds to clinch gold and set a new championship record. Speaking to Manx Radio Sport, Leeming, who broke the record set by Janne Holmén in 2009 by seven seconds, said he had been worried about the weather as "you're not expecting it to be hot" in said it meant the race at the at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall had been "hard" but modestly described the result as being "OK in the end".Leeming's win followed on from Christa Cain's smashing of the women's record in the same event the previous day.A total of five medals were secured in the nearby pool at the centre by Manx swimmers on Kinley, the island's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, took silver in the 50m breaststroke, meanwhile it was third spot on the podium for Alex Turnbull in the 100m breaststroke and Lauren Dennett in the 200m freestyle races. In Gymnastics, a sport not included since the Gotland games in 2017, the Manx squad made a sensational return securing 10 Harry Eyres, from Andreas, achieved a hat-trick of individual awards, taking gold in the high bar, silver in the floor and bronze in the vault events. He said it had felt "amazing" to compete and represent the Isle of Man, adding: "I love it, it's what we train for."Additional silver medals for the gymnastics squad went to Ewan McIlraith in the rings, and Fraser McKenna and Amara Brogan in the vault female team also also took second spot on the podium in the four-piece event at Stromness bronze medals were awarded to Leon Martin in the parallel bars and Aine Matthews and Elise Pease in the asymmetric bars. At his first games, Tyler Hannay was 2 minutes, 44 seconds clear of second place Colin Tester from Gibraltar in the individual time trial, which took in some of Orkney's as "the Ramsey tram", he said the event was "long, tough and really windy", adding: "I had to grit my teeth and push."Hannay said he was "really chuffed" to also be part of the men's team in the event that picked up gold on the day "because we're sharing that together"."At these sort of games you're able to dig quite deep, because you feel you're doing it for people back at home who were supporting us," he added. Two of the medals for the Isle of Man team on the second day of action were locked in by Manx the 1440 round, the compound team took second place, with a further bronze medal achieved by Ethan in badminton the island's team took home a bronze medal after beating Menorca in the third place competition, which runs until Friday, has welcomed participants from 24 nations from around the world to compete in 12 sports. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Manchester United investigate treatment of fans after Lyon travel chaos
Manchester United are looking into the treatment of their supporters in Lyon after police used tear gas following Thursday's Europa League quarter-final. Thursday's first leg in France was attended by 2,800 away fans, who were required by local authorities to travel to a conference centre 13 miles away from the city centre to collect wristbands before boarding shuttle buses to the ground. The significant expense and inconvenience of those demands were compounded by a malfunctioning public transport network and large queues at the pick-up point before being taken to the Groupama Stadium in the east of the city. More issues were to follow after the 2-2 draw against Lyon with tear gas deployed by police as fans were held back for an hour. The PA news agency understands United are looking at the issues suffered by fans. United fan Harry Robinson posted on X: 'Frustrating end to United's game in Lyon. 'Fans warned of an hour's holdback, but with full access to facilities. French police have locked off the toilets and concourse are now pepper spraying behind riot shields. Thanks for the hospitality.' Manchester United Supporters Trust chief executive Duncan Drasdo said: '90 per cent of the time on Euro aways if there is aggro it's with the police rather than local fans. 'Most countries can do this right but there are almost always problems with the French police. All too often they create the aggro they are supposed to be preventing.'
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Man Utd look into treatment of fans in Lyon following travel issues and tear gas
Manchester United are looking into the treatment of their supporters in Lyon after police used tear gas following Thursday's Europa League quarter-final. Thursday's first leg in France was attended by 2,800 away fans, who were required by local authorities to travel to a conference centre 13 miles away from the city centre to collect wristbands before boarding shuttle buses to the ground. The significant expense and inconvenience of those demands were compounded by a malfunctioning public transport network and large queues at the pick-up point before being taken to the Groupama Stadium in the east of the city. More issues were to follow after the 2-2 draw against Lyon with tear gas deployed by police as fans were held back for an hour. The PA news agency understands United are looking at the issues suffered by fans. United fan Harry Robinson posted on X: 'Frustrating end to United's game in Lyon. 'Fans warned of an hour's holdback, but with full access to facilities. French police have locked off the toilets and concourse are now pepper spraying behind riot shields. Thanks for the hospitality.' Manchester United Supporters Trust chief executive Duncan Drasdo said: '90 per cent of the time on Euro aways if there is aggro it's with the police rather than local fans. 'Most countries can do this right but there are almost always problems with the French police. All too often they create the aggro they are supposed to be preventing.'
Yahoo
11-04-2025
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Man Utd look into treatment of fans in Lyon following travel issues and tear gas
Manchester United are looking into the treatment of their supporters in Lyon after police used tear gas following Thursday's Europa League quarter-final. Thursday's first leg in France was attended by 2,800 away fans, who were required by local authorities to travel to a conference centre 13 miles away from the city centre to collect wristbands before boarding shuttle buses to the ground. The significant expense and inconvenience of those demands were compounded by a malfunctioning public transport network and large queues at the pick-up point before being taken to the Groupama Stadium in the east of the city. From OT to OL, thank you for your magnificent support despite a difficult night getting to the stadium. It doesn't go unnoticed, Reds ❤️#MUFC || #UEL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 10, 2025 More issues were to follow after the 2-2 draw against Lyon with tear gas deployed by police as fans were held back for an hour. The PA news agency understands United are looking at the issues suffered by fans. United fan Harry Robinson posted on X: 'Frustrating end to United's game in Lyon. 'Fans warned of an hour's holdback, but with full access to facilities. French police have locked off the toilets and concourse are now pepper spraying behind riot shields. Thanks for the hospitality.' Manchester United Supporters Trust chief executive Duncan Drasdo said: '90 per cent of the time on Euro aways if there is aggro it's with the police rather than local fans. 'Most countries can do this right but there are almost always problems with the French police. All too often they create the aggro they are supposed to be preventing.' UEFA has been contacted by PA for comment.
