At the Antwerp 1920 Games, Hawaiian champion Duke Kahanamoku became the first swimmer to win the Olympic 100m freestyle twice in a row. This came after his first title eight years earlier in Stockholm. He went on to claim a silver medal in the event at the 1924 Olympics in Paris, and is also known and honoured throughout the world as the man who popularised the sport of surfing.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today announced an eclectic list of 81 inspiring young people who will serve as Young Change-Makers (formerly Young Ambassadors) for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018.

From Almaz Ayana’s stunning world record win in the women’s 10,000m to Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon victory on the final day, spectators at Rio 2016 were treated to some unbelievable action in the middle- and long-distance running events.

With just a matter of hours to go until the Opening Ceremony of London 2012, the Athletes’ Village is fizzing with excitement.