What do a 28 year old professional American Football star and a feminist born in the 19th century have in common? More than one might expect. The start of the 2016/17 NFL season has so far been overshadowed by the actions of Colin Kaepernick, the back-up quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. For those who don’t know, … Continue Reading
It’s a big question isn’t it? A question that can cause heated debate around the World; one that will necessarily include a discussion of the merits of such athletes as Muhammad Ali (or Cassius Clay as he was called when winning gold in Rome 1960) Jesse Owens, Paavo Nurmi, Mark Spitz, Sir Steve Redgrave, Ole … Continue Reading
