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Protest swimmer surprises photographer at prestigious boat race

by Richard Heathcote on Apr 23, 2012 - No Comments

Old fashioned battle of strength and determination? Yes, but this University Boat Race will go down in history for none of these reasons.

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Oxford vs. Cambridge: The Xchanging University Boat Race

by Richard Heathcote on Mar 31, 2011 - No Comments

An old-standing tradition took place this past weekend: The University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge. This particular race is one of the cornerstones of British sport, pitting students against each other on one of the toughest rowing courses in the world.
I’ve covered the past three university boat races, from the early selection races and training camps right up to the intense week building up to the main event itself. I was looking forward to ...

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Olympics, Sport
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Capturing Great Shots of Extreme Athletes

by Richard Heathcote on Jan 15, 2010 - No Comments

SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 15: Shinsuke Tayama of Japan tries to gain control of his sled during the Men’s FIBT Skeleton World Cup Round 7 at the Olympic Bobrun on January 15, 2010 in St Moritz, Switzerland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
I slide at dawn….
With the 2010 Winter Olympics less than a month away now it’s time to sharpen up those winter sport skills that get put away for most of the year ...

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