Who started triple jump?

The early days of the triple jump There is evidence that the triple jump, in some form, dates to the ancient Greek Olympics. The long jump was indisputably part of the Greek games, but some jumpers recorded leaps of more than 50 feet, leading sports historians to conclude that these were actually a series of jumps.

Who is representing GB at Olympics?

Team GB athletes include the likes of Tom Daley, Lauren Williams, Bianca Walkden and Thomas Pidcock. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are officially in full swing, and Team GB has gotten off to a great start with athletes like Tom Daley, Bianca Walkden and Tom Dean claiming medals.

How many GB is an athlete?

Team GB is represented by its largest ever delegation for an Olympic Games on foreign soil, with 376 athletes and a further 22 reserve athletes competing across 26 sports at the Tokyo 2020 Games. It is second only to the 541 athletes selected for the London Olympics in 2012.

How many Team GB athletes are there?

How many athletes are representing Team GB? Team GB will be represented by its largest ever delegation for an Olympic Games on foreign soil, with 376 athletes and a further 22 reserve athletes set to compete.

Who is the triple jumper for Great Britain?

Michael is an up and coming GB Triple Jumper with a personal best of 16.59 meters. Michael has suffered injuries over the past which has resulted in some setbacks but this has made him more determine and is here to pass on his knowledge and experiences to people to help drive them to their fitness goals.

Who are the members of the Team GB?

Meet our fun team of GB athletes from various different sporting disciplines who have competed at Olympic, World, Commonwealth, European and National level. We have various GB athletes from different sporting disciplines ranging from sprinters to kayaks who provide fun and motivational sessions for all level of abilities.

Who is the 400m sprinter for Great Britain?

Susanna is an up and coming 400m sprinter. She is looking to break into the GB Squad and is currently aiming for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. Susanna has a great passion for sporting activity and loves teaching people about healthier styles.

What did Team GB get in London 2012?

Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell secured silver in the men’s 470 dinghy class at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The pair were one of five sailing medals for Team GB throughout the course of the Games.