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Lymington’s Sir Ben Ainslie’s success in America’s Cup qualifier

Sir Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia team has clinched the top qualifying spot as they strive to win the America’s Cup.

Thousands put their best foot forward at this year’s New Forest Marathon

Over 3,000 runners took part in a variety of distance races at this year's New Forest Marathon – the nation's favourite marathon.

Highcliffe woman Jane Athorn transforms her life and completes Ironman and qualifies to represent Great Britain

Highcliffe’s 49-year-old Jane Athorn has raised over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK after completing an Ironman in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Thousands set for New Forest Marathon

Thousands of runners will descend on New Park, Brockenhurst, on Sunday for this year’s New Forest Marathon – recently named as the UK’s most popular.

Barton’s swimming sensation Alice Tai storms to Paralympic gold after amputation

Barton’s Alice Tai MBE topped the podium at the Paris 2024 Paralympics after an eight-year hiatus after deciding to have her leg amputated.

Highcliffe’s Taylor beats “arch rival” in transplant championship

Team GB and Highcliffe local Vince Taylor won gold in three track and field events at this year’s European Transplant Sport Championships.

Three generations compete at World Triathlon Multisport Championships

Three generations of a local family have competed for Great Britain at the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships.

Brockenhurst teen wins gold in national swimming contest

Brockenhurst College student Jonathan Thring ends the season on a high after scooping gold at the English National Swim Championships in Sheffield.

Fine week on the water at Keyhaven regatta

Local sailors took to the water at this year’s Keyhaven Yacht Club regatta, finishing with a flourish after a fine week of sailing and entertainment.

Forest archer selected for England team

A New Forest archer will take aim for England after being selected for the Home Nations Cup.

Lymington’s Christensen ready to set sail around the globe

Solo sailor Gunnar Christensen of Lymington has just completed a 4,000 nautical-mile passage from Trinidad, West Indies, to Lymington.

Milford table tennis star Simon Heaps left in tears after red tape decision dashes gold hopes

Milford’s international para table tennis player Simon Heaps’ hopes at joining in the world singles finals were dashed at the 11th hour.

Get to know our local athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

As excitement builds ahead of the Olympics which start on Friday, the A&T gives a rundown of our local athletes and when you can see them in action.

Forest tree-climbing ace storms to Euro crown in Croatia

Sway’s Josephine Hedger has added another European tree-climbing title to her ever-growing collection, making it her seventh European crown.

European Triathlon Multisport Championships medal haul for New Forest athletes Mick Anglim and Jill Rogers

Forest triathletes shone at the 2024 European Triathlon Multisport Championships in Coimbra, northern Portugal.

Walhampton pupils’ trio of sailing wins

Walhampton School pupils have been busy recently, with multiple victories in a range of sailing events.

Wet and wild Round the Island Race prompts many early exits

The latest edition of the historic Round the Island Race will be remembered for the fierce conditions that tested the crews.

Mudeford Wood Tennis Club president Bernard Copping celebrates new courts and 90th birthday

Mudeford Wood Tennis Club president Bernard Copping is calling on the local public to come along and enjoy the club’s new courts.

Speedy teenage go-karter Ollie Bailey zooms into first place

Hordle go-kart racer Ollie Bailey fights back from fifth place to win at the UK National Kart Cup (NKC) British Championships.

Seagulls soar to new heights at regional championships

Seagulls Swimming Club – who train in New Milton and Christchurch – had a record number of individuals swimming at the south west championships.

Christchurch’s Barnes wins Challenge Trophy

Christchurch Sailing Club held a race for the Challenge Trophy.

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Lymington’s Sir Ben Ainslie’s success in America’s Cup qualifier

Thousands put their best foot forward at this year’s New Forest Marathon

Thousands put their best foot forward at this year’s New Forest Marathon

Highcliffe woman Jane Athorn transforms her life and completes Ironman and qualifies to represent Great Britain

Highcliffe woman Jane Athorn transforms her life and completes Ironman and qualifies to represent Great Britain

Thousands set for New Forest Marathon

Thousands set for New Forest Marathon

Barton’s swimming sensation Alice Tai storms to Paralympic gold after amputation

Barton’s swimming sensation Alice Tai storms to Paralympic gold after amputation

Highcliffe’s Taylor beats “arch rival” in transplant championship

Highcliffe’s Taylor beats “arch rival” in transplant championship

Three generations compete at World Triathlon Multisport Championships

Three generations compete at World Triathlon Multisport Championships

Brockenhurst teen wins gold in national swimming contest

Brockenhurst teen wins gold in national swimming contest

Fine week on the water at Keyhaven regatta

Fine week on the water at Keyhaven regatta

Forest archer selected for England team

Forest archer selected for England team

Lymington’s Christensen ready to set sail around the globe

Lymington’s Christensen ready to set sail around the globe

Milford table tennis star Simon Heaps left in tears after red tape decision dashes gold hopes

Milford table tennis star Simon Heaps left in tears after red tape decision dashes gold hopes

Get to know our local athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

Get to know our local athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

Forest tree-climbing ace storms to Euro crown in Croatia

Forest tree-climbing ace storms to Euro crown in Croatia

European Triathlon Multisport Championships medal haul for New Forest athletes Mick Anglim and Jill Rogers

European Triathlon Multisport Championships medal haul for New Forest athletes Mick Anglim and Jill Rogers

Walhampton pupils’ trio of sailing wins

Walhampton pupils’ trio of sailing wins

Wet and wild Round the Island Race prompts many early exits

Wet and wild Round the Island Race prompts many early exits

Mudeford Wood Tennis Club president Bernard Copping celebrates new courts and 90th birthday

Mudeford Wood Tennis Club president Bernard Copping celebrates new courts and 90th birthday

Speedy teenage go-karter Ollie Bailey zooms into first place

Speedy teenage go-karter Ollie Bailey zooms into first place

Seagulls soar to new heights at regional championships

Seagulls soar to new heights at regional championships

Christchurch’s Barnes wins Challenge Trophy

Christchurch’s Barnes wins Challenge Trophy

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