City of Manchester swimmer Chloe Golding basked in a strong start that helped her clock a personal best and earned 200m backstroke bronze at the World University Games in Naples, Italy.

Double Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad is no stranger to near misses, but the taekwondo star is still standing tall despite missing out on a medal at the World University Games.

Chorlton’s athlete Sarah McKeever pole vaulted to golden glory at the BUCS Nationals Championships in Sheffield on Sunday.

Injury and illness ruled Sale Harrier Kelly Massey out of the last two Olympic Games, but after eight years of frustration, the 400m runner will finally be at the ball.

With a global relay medal already in her back pocket, Manchester 400m runner Seren Bundy-Davies is targeting individual glory at this summer’s Olympic Games.

British senior indoor 800m champion Jamie Webb has rounded off a successful BUCS career in style with a gold in the 1500m at the BUCS outdoor track championships.

Martin Schweizer has competed at World and European Championships, as well as being a national record holder.

Toloe Bagheri, who has represented his native Iran at both the Asian and World Championships, stressed lifting the BUCS Trophy has given the team an extra boost ahead as they bid to earn promotion to BUCS Premier Division next month.

Craven faced a familiar opponent in gym partner Calvin Pattinson but eventually got the better of him in a close encounter.

Danny Mills is hurriedly preparing himself for this year’s BUCS Nationals, the UK’s largest annual multi-sport event which takes place in Sheffield between February 20-22.

A University of Manchester student and Olympic hopeful is making waves in the sport of swimming, after overcoming her disabilities and securing a coveted sportswoman of the year award.