More golden glory for Team GB at Tokyo 2020 – Sunday’s sporting social
Max Whitlock successfully defended his Olympic pommel horse title, while Charlotte Worthington won the women’s BMX freestyle in Tokyo.
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Olympics
Great Britain celebrated more success in Tokyo.
Frazer Clarke defended himself following his controversial victory over Mourad Aliev.
Former champion Justin Rose was looking forward to seeing how this year’s Olympic title was settled.
Which ended with Xander Schauffele claiming gold.
Tom Daley kept himself busy.
Richarlison celebrated Rebeca Andrade’s historic gymnastics gold for Brazil.
Football
Happy birthdays!
Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine had double reason to celebrate.
Barcelona reunion?
Tennis
Katie Boulter celebrated her 25th birthday in the sun.
Cricket
Fond memories for KP.
MMA
Conor McGregor was not interested in keeping a low profile.
Formula One
Alpine celebrated a long-awaited Formula One victory.
Fernando Alonso was named as the driver of the day.
Max Verstappen rued another week of bad luck.
Charles Leclerc also felt luck was not on his side in Hungary.
Williams celebrated a double points weekend.
And driver George Russell was emotional after the performance.
Nicholas Latifi also basked in the points performance.