Elliot Thompson became the national decathlon champion at the 2022 British Athletics Championships. London was so good. - Sei es die Anfahrtkosten zum Projekt History, news, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from Sports! Thats probably the one thats the closest in our PBs. Daley: Yep. Back-rower Tho Ntamack is the younger brother of current France fly-half Romain, and son of Toulouse and France legend Emile. It means I'm able to do what I want at A-level and I'm not as scared about getting into university'. The IKEA car: Brits could be among the first in the world to drive new Swedish flat-pack e-vehicle that 'It's even more disturbing now!' He added: I would love to play rugby professionally. It's amazing after putting all the work in.'. There are a couple of people I could make good arguments for and against. Hosts Wales will open their campaign against Italy at the Cardiff Arms Park, with a few familiar names of their own. But its a good question. I watched him win on the telly with my other son and we were both shouting and crying. I can play it. Just as entertaining can be spotting some familiar names as the next generation of rugby royalty come through the ranks. It will set him up for later on. Thompson's two victories in the Olympic decathlon are a feat shared only with the Americans Bob Mathias and Ashton Eaton. Elliot: I dont think Ive watched one of his full decathlons. The 16-year-old, who lives in London and boards at the school, got eight 9s and two 8s. Scotland kick off their campaign against 2019 champions Ireland, with the son of another 1990s fly-half, David Humphreys, potentially lining up for Richie Murphys side. Thompson grew up amid racism and deprivation in Notting Hill, which was very different to the affluent enclave of today, and his father was murdered when he was 12. I put a lot of pressure on myself. Hell be happy, said Elliot of his father. I put a lot of pressure on myself. But, as we discovered the other day, Elliot might have longer legs than me but Ive got a bigger torso. Thompson, who attracted publicity for his colourful personality, was hindered by injuries at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, and finished fourth. The majority of Matilda's GCSEs were marked under the old system and included four A*s, three As and two Bs. Theson of former decathlete Daley Thompson made his father proud yesterday after scoring the highest mark at his school in surprise, surprise PE. He was six years younger than me. He won the event and set a British junior record. The Prince of Wails! Daley: For me, its in the past and done. I was under the impression no-one was getting any 9s. Elliot: Oh God, no. Daley Thompson, byname of Francis Morgan Thompson, (born July 30, 1958, London, England), British decathlete who became only the second competitor in history to win the decathlon at two Olympic Games, capturing gold medals in 1980 and 1984. He added: I would love to play rugby professionally. A staggering 38 per cent of all grades at the private school hit the top score under the new tougher grading system. He plans to return to Brighton College to study maths, physics and DT at A-level with hopes of studying aeronautical engineering at Loughborough University. Particularly strong in the shorter distance runs and jumping events, Thompson twice set world records in 1982 and placed first in the 1983 world championships. That's the goal. 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But occasionally you have to rethink and change things. So I almost find the people who have had to learn it more make the best coaches.. I dont think athletics should be about whos got the best shoes. I was thinking, if I had to die soon, the only thing that would upset me would be not seeing all the kids grow up. The title was won 46 years after Daley claimed his first national title. Aaron is 15 and he bench-pressed 100kg last week. At the last one [in Rio], we were unbelievable again. She never said she was wrong but that was her. I was most pleased with my 9 in French as I scored really low marks last year but got myself back together.. In 2015, Thompson co-presented the mid morning show on talkSPORT once a week alongside Colin Murray until Murray quit the station the following year. He doesnt really care about the accolades as much. He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the event four times. 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Unpredictability was always one of Thompson's main attributes, however, and these days the decathlete belongs to an elite company of sporting envoys such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Gary Player and . I dont care but the kids would like it. We go to the gym and do pull-ups, bench-presses, squats and stuff. ", "Jane Cowmeadow Communications & Management: Daley Thompson", "Jamie's Dream School Expert Profiles Daley Thompson", "Olympic legend Daley Thompson to join Kielder runners", "London 2012 Olympics: Daley Thompson, the unappreciated hero of British athletics", "A Better Deal This Time? Alex Clayton was celebrating receiving his results at Brighton College today and hinted at. . Childhood & Early Life. Was that because Daley did not like to display his achievements, famously giving away his Olympic medals and refusing to have memorabilia in the house? And were about to have another one join. Theyve all been good but you know what? Ive done my research and Thompsons first decathlon was in Cwmbran in Wales, in 1976. At seven, he was sent to a boarding school in Sussex described as 'a place for troubled children.'. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. If all subjects/subtests were passed - and a diploma has been earned - test takers should expect to receive their diploma in the mail in 8 to 10 weeks. [4] Thompson's forename is a contraction of Ayodel, a Yoruba word meaning "joy comes home". Come on, lets get back to the interesting questions., Where did he stand on Brexit? [18], At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Thompson, who had just won his second Olympic decathlon gold medal, wore a T-shirt that read "IS THE Elliot: I did when they re-released it recently on Android and iPhone, but never the old one. Its the best three weeks in the world. Would you like to be more involved? Alex's school led the GCSE charge yesterday, with ten pupils gaining a clean sweep of 9s. 'Even when I am doing drama, school has always been the priority. I was most pleased with my 9 in French as I scored really low marks last year but got myself back together.. In the 1990s, he briefly played reserve team football for Mansfield Town and played one first-team game for Non-League side Stevenage F.C. Thompson said: Hes worked hard, its a great score. People like to say: "Oh, thats just like your dad" and Im like: "Oh, great". I saw what she did and considered it normal to have three jobs as a cleaner and bring up kids on your own., When he told his mum as a teenager he was going to dedicate his life to sport she said he would need to move out. You have to keep people hungry. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Daley: I like to think of them as ups and ups. Olympic legend Daley Thompson is looking for love again - at the age of 60. My mum [a Scot from Dundee] was the key influence. She gave me this work ethic. The pair constantly traded world records, but Thompson always had the upper hand in the major events, remaining undefeated in all competitions for nine years between 1978 and 1987. [8] Thompson's name was used for three officially licensed home computer games by Ocean Software in the 1980s: Daley Thompson's Decathlon, Daley Thompson's Supertest and Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge. Ive built a brilliant relationship with Morne du Plessis, Hugo Porta [former rugby players from South Africa and Argentina respectively] and Steve Waugh [a former Australia cricket captain]., Has he always followed rugby and cricket? Play it now! That is certainly the case in 2021, with all six teams featuring players whose names will catch the eye. Of course. Has he missed an Olympics since his first in 1976? Here are 10 players who stood above the rest nationally in the 2022-23 high school boys basketball season. (Tallahassee, FL), Doral Academy Charter Edge staff will be working on court with our student-athletes daily on their IPPs goals and targets, as well as developing our teams in practices and competitions. Why do you think that is? The actress gained six grade 9s and five grade 8s in her GCSEs. Its amazing after putting all the work in.. I suppose Im following in dads footsteps a bit, but more rugby-focused.. No. I dont think hes even watched film of me competing. Hes put in the time and he got the results. Under the biggest shake-up of exams in England for a generation, GCSEs have been toughened up, and traditional A*-G grades scrapped and Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, What 'tougher' new exams? Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Massimo Grisotto 53.57m 3. Daley Thompson: 'I'd love to help British athletes. Ive just coached those two one Olympic champion, one indoor champion. He probably expected more but I think thats probably what most dads think of their sons. As the 16-year-old opened his envelope, he said: 'I'm shaking, I really am, this is much scarier than being on TV this is important for the rest of my life. He could link up with Townsend, son of current Scotland coach and Lions and Scotland legend Gregor. I just cant believe the IOC has not stood up to be counted. "[4], Thompson was born in Notting Hill, London, the second son of a British Nigerian father, Frank Thompson, who ran a minicab firm, and Scottish mother, Lydia, from Dundee. At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, Thompson successfully defended his title, equaling the achievement of the American Bob Mathias, who won Olympic decathlon gold medals in 1948 and 1952. [19], In 2012, he was accused of Anti-Irish sentiment after commenting on live BBC TV that the creator of a misspelled tattoo "must have been Irish". Alex Clayton was celebrating receiving his results at Brighton College on Thursday and hinted at wanting to follow in his athlete father's footsteps with a sporting career. It really hasnt been that great for me, waiting, I was very anxious. Alex Clayton was celebrating receiving his results at Brighton College on Thursday and hinted at wanting to follow in his athlete fathers footsteps with a sporting career. [4] When Thompson was eleven or twelve, his father was shot dead in Streatham by the husband of a woman whom the father and a friend had dropped off. I never lost to him and we competed from when we were 18, points out Thompson, who broke the world record four times. Budding rugby player Alex Clayton scored the highest mark at Brighton College for PE. Reading old, abrasive interviews with Thompson I had felt wary. It really hasnt been that great for me, waiting, I was very anxious. Thompson, born to a Nigerian father and a Scottish mother, saw his parents separate when he was six and his dad shot on the street when Daley was 13. Thompson won his third Commonwealth title in 1986 and also won another European Championship but after that he never quite recaptured the superlative form of earlier years. Thompson applied for the role of the performance director at UK Athletics in 2004 but did not even make the shortlist. Elliot, did you consider the weight of your surname when you decided to try the decathlon? I suppose Im following in dads footsteps a bit, but more rugby-focused.. I think the new grade system did put an extra bit of pressure on some people. 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The 16-year-old, who lives in the East Sussex city, also scored 9 in double science and maths, 8 in geography, 6 in English literature and language and A* in design and technology (DT). Id love to help. I really wasnt expecting it. Elliot: I would like him to have it. I just loved sport so much., Thompson has been associated with Laureus Sports since its inception 20 years ago. Shes going to have a great year and could easily be Olympic champion. Among that group, three have already become . Most people do two or three PBs. As a star athlete in the 1980s, he offended many with a quip about hoping to have a baby with Princess Anne, riled Carl Lewis by wearing a T-Shirt asking Is The Worlds Second Greatest Athlete Gay and pointed out lingering British racism. Charleigh said: 'I did a lot better than I expected. I wouldnt swap that for any knighthood. Thompson was forced to retire from athletics in 1992, due to a persistent hamstring injury. Alex Clayton was celebrating receiving his results at Brighton College on Thursday and. I think the new grade system did put an extra bit of pressure on some people. Elliot: I knew he did the decathlon, but that was probably about it. 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Hugo Porta [former rugby players from South Africa and . Thompson worked as a personal . The Harlequins youth team member of five years has his sights set on becoming a professional rugby player. She has hopes to study law at university either in America or at Oxbridge before becoming a barrister. Im all for being inclusive but the sports federations dont understand the consequences., Despite these complexities, will Thompson be in Tokyo? He gained his early education from Farney Close Boarding School, Bolney, Sussex. He also scored an 8 in geography, 6 in English literature, and received an A* in design and technology. Georgia Hall, the grandchild of the late Peter Hall who founded the Royal Shakespeare Company, burst into tears when she learned she had achieved top marks. He added: I would love to play rugby professionally. I suppose I'm following in dad's footsteps a bit, but more rugby-focused.'. I think when it comes naturally to you, its quite difficult to describe sometimes. I think were both quite stubborn. I do competitive exercise with my sons, though. Olympic champion Daley Thompson's son has scored the highest mark in his school for PE in his GCSEs. Alex Clayton was celebrating receiving his results at Brighton College on Thursday and hinted at wanting to follow in his athlete fathers footsteps with a sporting career. But I dont think I get that solely from you. Last, but by no means least, England will take on France in a mini-Crunch in Round 1, with both teams selecting some familiar names. And it is now the turn of Joshua Brennan to get his chance, the lock having been part of the Toulouse team that recently won the Espoirs championship in France alongside Tho Ntamack and fly-half Edgar Retire the younger brother of Arthur, capped for the first time by Les Bleus last autumn, and the son of Didier Retire, the current technical director of the French federation and former forwards coach for Les Bleus. 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