Philippa York was born in Glasgow. She has two grown-up children and currently lives in the south of England with her partner, Linda. She was a professional cyclist, competing at the highest level in Europe for 16 years. She holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and still exercises regularly.
She transitioned nearly two decades ago and is a contributor to all forms of media, from written to visual, using her expertise in elite sport. Her experiences as a successful sportsperson and respected journalist allow her to communicate with intelligence and authority on the differing aspects of what can only be described as a fairly unique life.
Many members of the LGBT community feel intimidated or excluded from sporting activities through fear of prejudice so going forward the message that sport is open to everyone regardless of sexuality, race, colour or gender needs to be promoted.
Having access to sport, either participating or spectating, is one of the fundamentals of leading a healthy and fulfilling life – not only in a physical sense but also for the mental wellbeing that it can bring. Ensuring sport is fun and open to everyone is a challenge, but it’s one I hope to see overcome rapidly using the power of education.
After another stage win in the 1989 Tour de France, and victory in the 1995 British Professional Road Race, Robert retired, moving into journalism and spending a year as coach for British Cycling.
Since his fall from grace in the world of professional cycling, Lance Armstrong has focused on rebuilding his life and career. He has ventured into various businesses, including the creation of WEDŪ, a sports event company that organizes endurance events.
Auriol Grey was found guilty of manslaughter and was jailed for three years in March 2023 over the death of retired midwife Celia Ward. CCTV footage showed Grey shout at the 77-year-old to "get off the f****** pavement" in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire in October 2020.
Rowsell was diagnosed with the condition, which causes loss of hair from the head or body, at the age of 10. She first lost an eyebrow, then within months began losing clumps of her auburn hair. Soon she began to lose eyelashes. Despite the efforts of numerous doctors, she was told the condition was incurable.
A lorry driver has been found guilty of killing a cyclist who was dragged under the wheels of his vehicle. Dr Marta Krawiec, 41, was in central London cycling to work when she was hit by Kevin Allen's HGV, in August 2021.
Barry 'Baz' Covington, 36 from Penge, collapsed while competing in the 155 Km UCI Gran Fondo Amateur World Championships which took place in Albi, Languedoc in the south of France in August 2017. He sadly died in hospital a week later. The race took place in a heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 39°C.
Personal life. Archibald's partner, Scottish racing cyclist Rab Wardell, died on 23 August 2022; she revealed she had unsuccessfully tried to save his life as he entered cardiac arrest in bed beside her.
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