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James Cracknell: The 20 best winter sports

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:01:15 GMT

The white stuff: snowboarding takes place in numerous resorts across Europe and North America Photo: GETTY IMAGES The way people approach winter often mirrors their attitude to life.
Source: The Telegraph

Run Forrest, Run!!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:51:00 GMT

What a great day! Obviously, I was enjoying from the sidelines, but I felt really proud of everyone running...and it still managed to bring a tear to my eye...knowing that everyone was running for their own reason, adn that everyone has a story!
Source: Real Buzz

Other Sport: North Wales rowing champion sets sights on 2012

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:58:07 GMT

OLYMPIC rowing champion Tom James has refused to rule out switching boats in a bid to secure a spot at London 2012.
Source: The Daily Post

Roehampton's Hume says Atlantic row is mind over matter

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:19 GMT

Roehampton-based Richard Hume reckons the challenge of rowing the Atlantic is going to push the boundaries of his mental capabilities more than his physical strength.
Source: The Croydon Guardian

Kevin Pietersen and James Cracknell take the biscuit over at Chelsea | Will Buckley

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:10:04 GMT

Masterchef had some good food but the judges left a lot to be desired Photograph: Linda Nylind Which of the following sports has the longest season: a) golf b) cricket c) Masterchef d) football?
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Quoted in 'Kevin Pietersen and James Cracknell take the biscuit over at Chelsea | Will Buckley'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:10:04 GMT

said in Guardian Unlimited:

16 VIPs, including James Cracknell and Kevin Pietersen

Water Polo: James Cracknell way out of his depth

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:05:07 GMT

Deep end: James Cracknell found it hard to adapt to life in the swimming pool Wet 'n Wild: from left Angie Winstanley-Smith, James Cracknell, Rosie Morris, Chloe Wilcox and Rosalind Griffiths Walking towards a brightly lit leisure centre...
Source: The Telegraph

Like heroin, I mean heroin's got a great fucking personality.

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:11:53 GMT

Jonny Lee Miller: interview Whether going posh for a costume drama or plunging into a frozen lake and stripping naked, Jonny Lee Miller is an actor who thrives outside his comfort zone.
Source: OH NO THEY DIDN'T

Cracknell's relay team ride End-to-End in under 35 hours

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:01:27 GMT

(L to R) Steve Golla, James Cracknell, Jerone Walters and Phill Sykes rode in relay from Land's End to John O'Groats (HotChillee) A relay team headed by Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell have taken less than 35 hours to cycle from Land’s End to...
Source: BikeRadar.com

Quoted in 'Great North Run: on your marks get set...'

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:36:22 GMT

James Cracknell said in The Telegraph:

I'm hoping to go around with my old friends and fellow Antarctic adventurers Ed Coats and Ben Fogle ... In a sprint, Ed would beat me, no doubt about it, but I am probably better than him over distance. When it comes to endurance, though, neither of us can match Ben Fogle. You'd never think it to look at him, but Ben is, I think, the most robust person I've ever met. Whatever pain you put him through, he always comes out smiling.

Photo from Getty Images

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:19:00 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: London Mayor Boris Johnson (centre R) gives a thumbs up as he launches the 'Summer of Cycling' with Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell (centre L) and a group of school children at Trafalgar Square on May 26, 2009 in London...

Photo from Getty Images

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:19:00 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: London Mayor Boris Johnson (centre L) joins a group of school children and Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell (centre R) to launch the 'Summer of Cycling' at Trafalgar Square on May 26, 2009 in London, England.

Athlete James Cracknell: The Email That Changed My Life

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:39:08 GMT