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40 results found for '"Sportswomen"' in Keywords.
Moscow Olympics boycott- Australian reaction (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the reaction of Australian athletes to their government’s call to join the US led international boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Also...
Paralympics in Arnhem (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the sixth annual Championships for Disabled Athletes (or Paralympics) - held in Arnhem in The Netherlands after Moscow declined to host the event. Includes interviews with Peter Aldous, British...
News at Ten (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech
An episode of BBC News at Ten. Stories include the Pope’s visit to Britain, and the fundraising prior to the event (interview with sports promoter Mark McCormack, report by Martyn Lewis); riots in South...
Naomi James on Round Britain Race (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Sailors Naomi James and her husband Rob on Naomi’s decision to retire from competitive sailing after winning the Round Britain Race. Female interviewer not identified.
Olympics personal recollections - the 1984 games (1984)
- Genre
- Feature
Feature reviewing the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. Includes actuality of the opening and closing ceremonies, and commentary from track and field, swimming and athletic events as well as the main...
Zola Budd makes GB choice (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Athlete Zola Budd is to continue running for Great Britain, despite her return to her native South Africa after competing in the Olympic Games. Male reporter not identified.
Gina Campbell launches new speedboat (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Gina Campbell and her mother Tonie Campbell speak about racing and the inauguration of Gina’s new power boat, the Afga Bluebird. Gina is the daughter of Donald Campbell, who died trying to beat his own...
Is GLC to ban performers who’ve visited South Africa? (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Leader of the Greater London Council (GLC), Ken Livingstone,, talks about reports in the Evening Standard, including one by comedian Spike Milligan, that artists who have performed in South Africa will be...
Zola Budd to stay in UK (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Statement by a South African spokesman for athlete Zola Budd on her intentions to stay in the UK and wish to be treated like any other UK athlete. Followed by interview with spokesman. Male speaker and...
Annette Cowley on Commonwealth Games ban (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press conference with South African-born swimmer Annette Cowley after she was refused permission to compete in the Commonwealth Games. She talks of her disappointment at not being allowed to swim for...