Alexis JamesLittle Guys, Big ImpactsThe caretaker who put a man on the moon is an apocryphal tale to live by…6d ago6d ago
Alexis JamesThere’s No Such Thing as Master of NoneThe secret to becoming a sporting great is not to hone your body for sport, but to find the right sport for your body…Sep 27Sep 27
Alexis JamesSparking a Revolution of InclusionThe Paralympics in Paris should prompt a long-overdue conversation about disability in society…Sep 2Sep 2
Alexis JamesStatelessness, Spirit, and Strength at the Olympic GamesAt the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, one resilient team will proudly represent the world’s 100 million displaced people…Jul 26Jul 26
Alexis JamesFrom Playing Fields to BattlefieldsGeorge Orwell described sport as “war minus the shooting”, but his cynicism overlooked sport’s ability to provide a sanctuary for those…Jun 17Jun 17
Alexis JamesA Summer of Outsiders and Also-RansSporting history regularly reminds us that the vanquished can be just as worthy as the victors. This Olympic summer should prove no…May 10May 10
Alexis JamesFinding the Superhuman in the Super NormalA proposed “Enhanced Games” will allow athletes to dope in order to break records. The recent feats of Jasmin Paris and others like her…Apr 12Apr 12
Alexis JamesDisturbing the Cavemen with Great Women of HistoryWith misogyny on the rise, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the inspirational women forced to swim against a tide of bile…Mar 8Mar 8
Alexis JamesRemarkable Lives: The ‘Ordinary’ Ultra-Endurance AthleteCath Wallis is an Australian ultra-endurance athlete who has completed some of the world’s most iconic foot races — from the back of the…Mar 6Mar 6
Alexis JamesThe Spondophoroi: Hidden Heroes of the Ancient OlympicsThe ancient Olympics emerged from a desire to end bitter conflicts nearly 3,000 years ago. But before the Games could begin, it required…Feb 9Feb 9