Paris: Grassroots to GloryHereford & WorcesterEpisodes Episode guide
Back up to: Paris: Grassroots to Glory
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The people behind Matt Richards’ gold
Droitwich Olympic Gold Medallist Matt Richard’s family react to his victory.
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Rower Giedrė Rakauskaitė wins Paralympic gold again
She honed her craft on the River Severn whilst studying at the University of Worcester.
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Para-triathlete Claire Cashmore: 'best decision ever'
The Kidderminster athlete, who trains at Loughborough, has swapped the pool for 3 sports.
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Matt Richards: 'The boy rocked up to swim'
After an amazing 200m freestyle final, swimmer Matt Richards takes home the silver medal.
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Matt Richards: 'It all started in the local lido'
The swimmer is targeting more golds at his second game, after team success in Tokyo.
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Matt & Becky Redfern: Paralympic Siblings
The Droitwich duo are hilarious outside of the pool, and fearsome competitors inside.
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Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne: 'We did it for mums'
It’s been a huge journey back to the top of sport for the Hereford-born rower.
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Lauren Rowles: ‘Queer, mum, Paralympic champion’
The Bromsgrove para-rower has secured a historic hat-trick of golds in Paris.
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Dan Pembroke: Cheers with a pint of 'Paris Gold'
Join the Hereford javelin ace at his allotment, with his homegrown hops and his own beer.
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Dan Pembroke: ‘I’m celebrating with my own beer!'
The Hereford athlete broke two world records on the way to retaining his title.
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Claire Cashmore: Celebrations for a tenth medal
The Kidderminster triathlete took home silver in Paris, with her family celebrating.
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Becky Redfern: 'It's all happy tears'
After silvers in Rio and Tokyo, it’s finally gold for the Droitwich 24-year-old.











