Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
News
30
Jul
The sun rises over the Eiffel Tower today, as Paris joins an elite club of cities that have hosted the Olympic Games three times. These Olympic Games mark exactly a century since the City of Light last welcomed the world's greatest athletes to its streets, stadiums, and now for the first time, its iconic river.
In a touching tribute to the host city, every medal awarded at the Paris 2024 Olympics will carry a piece of Parisian history. Each medal is crafted from recycled materials and includes an iron hexagon from the Eiffel Tower, removed during renovation work. It's a...
25
Jul
The rugby sevens teams prepare to storm the Stade de France this summer, and British fans have their eyes set on one goal: an elusive Olympic medal. The Paris 2024 Olympics will see rugby sevens make its third appearance, with Team GB's women determined to improve on their previous fourth-place finishes.
For the rugby stars, the tournament represents a chance at redemption, led by three-time Olympian Jasmine Joyce and a squad blending experience with fresh talent.
While the absence of the British men's team is a bittersweet note to the competition, it heightens the focus on the women's side as they...
23
Jul
The sports event of the year is coming, and rowing is ready to make a splash. The City of Light will very soon welcome the 2024 Olympics, with the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium ready to host the rowing competition. From July 27 to August 3, 502 of the world's finest rowers will try their best to write their stories into Olympic lore.
But what can we expect from the Olympics 2024 rowing competition? Here's everything you need to know about the event, including tidbits of history, the venue, key dates, and British names aiming striving to bring home some well-deserved medals.
Rowing...
13
Jul
In the annals of Wimbledon, few days have matched the unpredictability of the 2024 Semifinals.
The usual story of favourites easily winning all the odds was nowhere to be seen. Instead, we saw a Czech player drawing strength from a past champion's memory to beat a current star. We marvelled as a pint-sized Italian, all smiles and determination, outplayed an opponent who could have overshadowed her journey.
And just when we thought we had seen it all, the men's draw reminded us why tennis at its peak is a battleground of wills as much as skills. A young Spanish star, moving...
12
Jul
Football's coming home? Not if Spain has anything to say about it. The EURO 2024 final will see two of Europe's most successful football nations face off to get their hands on the trophy.
Spain, winners in 1964, 2008, and 2012, are aiming for their fourth European Championship title. This would make them the most successful team in the tournament's history, surpassing Germany's three titles.
England, despite their football heritage, have only one major trophy to their name — the 1966 World Cup. Their appearance in the EURO 2020 final ended in heartbreak, but they've shown in this semifinal that they've...
11
Jul
One of the most ancient sports known to mankind, horse racing remains a popular sport across the globe. Archeological findings show that horse racing existed in Ancient Greece, Babylon, Egypt, Ancient Rome, and many other ancient civilizations. By the 7th century BCE, both chariot and mounted races became part of the Greek Olympic Games.
While the main premise of the race — determining which one of two or several competing horses is the fastest on the given distance — has largely remained intact throughout most of its existence, formats do vary greatly. Some races include obstacles, they may vary in...