This week, Cherwell reached out to a titan of St John's, and indeed, Oxford sport: Ian Madden. Madden has been a groundsman at the St John's ground for 17 years, and a groundsman for 40.
He remembers the sound of 30,000 people cheering in the last 50m of his race as the best memory in Paris. “That feeling can only happen at the Olympics”.
"In anticipation of the Boat Race on 30th March 2024, Cherwell spoke to the women’s president of the OUBC, Ella Stadler, and the men’s president, Louis Corrigan."
There is no doubt that Oxford University is primarily known for its academic status. The spectres of its famous historical, literary and political figures,...
"American Football is a team game. Some players will touch the ball more than others, but we can’t succeed unless all eleven players are doing their job."
"As ever, ‘Town vs Gown’ presented a litany of storylines, atmosphere, and drama, and it was clear that every boxer that entered the unforgiving squared circle had followed incredible discipline, a testament to their sacrifices."
Following a relaxed wintry start to the cricketing calendar, Women’s Blues Captain Hannah Davis turns her thoughts to the upcoming season.
When did you start...
Lunch, cherries, and tea. Three words perfectly befitting of a quaint high-street café, yet curiously suited too, for English cricket. Nothing evokes the game’s...
Today’s sporting scene is largely unrecognisable from thirty years ago, having undergone radical changes in efforts to amplify interest, increase profits, and deliver entertainment...
