2016 – A year of sport
2016 was a remarkable year of sport. Marking the Spot has been there through it all so here’s a look
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News
Jason Smith wins gold in Rio
Jason Smyth has won a fifth paralympic gold medal after storming to victory in the 100m – T13 final in
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Russia banned from Paralympic Games
Russian athletes have been banned from competing at the Rio Paralympics this summer, the IPC has announced. The decision was revealed by
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Irish boxer Michael O’Reilly reportedly fails drug test
Michael O’Reilly is the boxer at the centre of reports of an alleged violation of anti-doping rules a day before the
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Spain appoint Julen Lopetegui as new head coach
Spain have confirmed the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new national team head coach. The former Porto manager replaces
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