Great Britain

Dutch speedskaters training

Ice rink success needed for GBR to improve in Winter Sports
Great Britain is languishing in 17th place in the Global Cup 2013 after a quarter of the sporting year has gone.
the Women's Hockey Team GB

Great Britain's Olympic sports funding: thrifty or profligate?

 Has the public money thrown into sport funding for the Olympics been money well spent?

Ben Ainslie of GBR, Finn Class World Champion

The Olympic Story part 4: Britannia ruleth the waves

 In part 1 of this series we analyzed why Great Britain (GBR) fell short of reaching a better spot...

R. Adlington (GBR)

The Olympic Story part 3: Britannia rules the waves

 In part 1 of this series we analyzed why Great Britain (GBR) fell short of reaching a better spot than 6th in the GSN Beiji...

Mo Farah of GBR

The Olympic Story part 2: British excellence in London?
In part 1 of this series we analyzed why Great Britain (GBR) fell short of reaching a better spot than 6th in the GSN Beijing O...
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The Olympic Story part 1: was Team GBR's performance in Beijing overrated?
TEAM GBR: 4th or 6th?
Memories fade and naked facts remain: GBR’s performance at t...

How well does GBR perform in sports?

Using our unique Performance Indicator, or MPI*, we have been able to draw a remarkable picture of British excellence in sports.

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Great Britain

 Greatest Sporting Nation takes an in-depth look at Great Britain as a country and as one of the world's leading sporting nations, and keeps you up-to-date with its perform...

Best Sports

2013

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Top Positions Points % Chg
1 Track Cycling 97 26.7
2 Cricket 60 16.5
3 Short Track 40 11.0
4 Rugby Union 40 11.0
5 Tennis 32 8.8
6 Snowboarding 23 6.3 1
7 Freestyle Skiing 23 6.3 -1
8 Curling 19 5.1 1
9 Skeleton 17 4.7 -1
10 Golf 5 1.3

2012

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Top Positions Points % Chg
1 Golf 423 12.4 2
2 Athletics 345 10.1
3 Football 325 9.5 3
4 Hockey 220 6.5
5 Track Cycling 217 6.4 7
6 Swimming 207 6.1 -2
7 Tennis 190 5.6 4
8 Rugby Union 160 4.7 -7
9 Sailing 160 4.7 -4
10 Boxing (Amateur) 131 3.8

2011

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Top Positions Points % Chg
1 Rugby Union 386 13.5 2
2 Athletics 341 11.9 27
3 Golf 318 11.2 -2
4 Swimming 219 7.7
5 Sailing 154 5.4 22
6 Football 150 5.3
7 Road Cycling 114 4.0 6
8 Rowing 112 3.9 -2
9 Taekwondo 108 3.8
10 Boxing (Amateur) 104 3.6

2010

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Top Positions Points % Chg
1 Golf 329 17.1 4
2 Hockey 220 11.4
3 Rugby Union 140 7.3 -2
4 Canoe/Kayak Sprint 122 6.3
5 Lacrosse 120 6.2
6 Rowing 107 5.6 2
7 Track Cycling 102 5.3
8 Cricket 100 5.2 -2
9 Equestrian 98 5.1
10 Tennis 76 3.9 1

2009

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Top Positions Points % Chg
1 Rugby Union 463 18.8 4
2 Athletics 343 13.9 -1
3 Swimming 287 11.6
4 Football 240 9.7
5 Golf 145 5.9 1
6 Cricket 135 5.5
7 Track Cycling 102 4.1 -5
8 Rowing 79 3.2 1
9 Archery 76 3.1 9
10 Canoe/Kayak Slalom 48 1.9 21
Nick Matthew (Great Britain)

December Athlete of the Month: Nick Matthew of Great Britain
Nick Matthew overcame fellow contryman James Willstrop in the final of the $ 327.500 Saudi PSA World Open Squash Championship in Saudi Ara...
Graeme McDowell of Great Britain

June Athlete of the Month: Graeme McDowell
The Portrush-born Northern Irishman earned Great Britain 50 points with his victory in the US Golf Open at Pebble Beach (California)....

Great Britain Positions

2013

Global Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 18
Gender:Men 23
Gender:Women 13
Continent:Europe 12
Per Capita Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 19
Gender:Men 20
Gender:Women 17
Continent:Europe 14

2012

Global Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 3
Gender:Men 3
Gender:Women 7
Continent:Europe 79
Per Capita Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 20
Gender:Men 21
Gender:Women 21
Continent:Europe 15

2011

Global Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 5
Gender:Men 4
Gender:Women 8
Continent:Europe 3
Per Capita Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 22
Gender:Men 23
Gender:Women 25
Continent:Europe 18

2010

Global Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 7
Gender:Men 5
Gender:Women 13
Continent:Europe 4
Per Capita Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 25
Gender:Men 23
Gender:Women 27
Continent:Europe 20

2009

Global Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 6
Gender:Men 4
Gender:Women 5
Continent:Europe 4
Per Capita Cup Positions
Category Position
Overall 26
Gender:Men 36
Gender:Women 22
Continent:Europe 7