With the Olympics on the Line, the Rest is Just Details
Lori BraunMandy Bujold, 22-years-old, has left her job and devoted her life to train as a flyweight boxer. Her resources are limited and funding is yet to be made available, but…
Severe Asthma Leaves Olympic Swimmer Gasping For Air
Jo Jackson landed bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games in the women's 400m freestyle, but this season is looking grim. The swimmer suffers from asthma, a condition that affects the…
Valérie Lefebvre: Passionate, Powerful and Patient
Valérie Lefebvre, 19-years-old, began childhood with a passion for horses, but her father and younger sister had a passion and appointment with the gym. Forced to go with them, Valérie…
Lesley Sackey Boxing's Bright Star
Lesley Sackey, 27-years-old, is the Amateur Boxing Association National welterweight women's champion, and in 2008 she won the gold medal at the European Championships. She recently took part in the…
One Win Closer To 2012 Olympics
Mandy Bujold, 22-years-old, just won the Canadian Elite Championship and is one step closer for her dream to be in the first Olympic boxing competition. Her easy domination of the…
Asian Games Adds Women's Boxing
It was announced on Wednesday by officials that women's boxing will make its debut in the Asian Games this year. The decision was influenced by the addition of women's boxing…
2009 Brought Historic Events For Women's Boxing/MMA
The past year was very exciting for women's boxing and MMA. With the announcement of women's boxing being included in the London 2012 Olympics, many feel the sport is finally…
Amy Radford: 15-year-old Fencing Star
For 15-year-old Amy Radford there are more important things than boys and first kisses. She is in hot pursuit of an Olympic dream. The next summer Olympics are still years…