Shooting: Mixed Team 10m Air Rifle

At the Paris Olympics, it’s expected that China will win the first gold medal in the Mixed Team Shooting event, having claimed two out of three victories at the Tokyo inaugural. As for Team GB, Seonaid McIntosh and Michael Bargeron could potentially make a strong pairing, but their medals are more likely to come from individual competitions. Notably, McIntosh has previously triumphed in the 10m air rifle at the World Cup, while Bargeron’s performance has been on an upward trend for some time. With both qualifying and medal events taking place consecutively, maintaining focus will be crucial.

Tennis: Men’s and Women’s Singles

As I eagerly anticipated Team GB’s performance at the upcoming tennis tournament, the million-dollar question loomed: Would Andy Murray take the court? With an injury, his participation was uncertain, but if he were fit, he would secure a spot in the draw. Yet, Murray had other plans. He opted to concentrate on doubles matches, just like he did during Wimbledon and London 2012, where he claimed silver in the mixed event with Laura Robson. Among those representing GB in his stead were Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans (who partners Murray), and Jack Draper. Katie Boulter was our sole representative in the women’s singles, but her preferred surface isn’t clay. Consequently, a profound run might elude her.

“Mummy, can boys row?”

Helen Glover earned her initial Olympic gold, in the women’s coxless pairs competition, during the 2012 London Games. Four years afterwards, at the Rio Olympics, she claimed her second gold medal while partnering Heather Stanning. In the subsequent month, Glover tied the knot with TV naturalist Steve Backshall. Their firstborn son, Logan, entered the world in 2018, and they welcomed twins Kit and Willow two years later, in 2020. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Helen became the first mother to represent Team GB on the rowing team, securing a fourth-place finish.