Jo’s Sport Social: One happy kid & cross-country chic

This week’s sport social also sees romance on a race track, funny (but not painful) sport fails, emotive adverts, gender equality progress in Saudi Arabia, sadness, skills and super-surprising cross-country attire…

What? It’s sport… kind of.

When your coach wants you to do something and you’re not so keen…

A magical moment for England cricket… and Jenny Gunn 😂

You can’t use your baby in an ad, it’s just not… oh, this is so cute.

Wonderful.👏



Alpine skiers grief-stricken over the death of fellow racer David Poisson during a training accident two weeks ago.

Hopefully she’s getting engaged to the right partner. Difficult to tell with that helmet on.
https://instagram.com/p/BbpeqJjh95Q/

Pole vault fails – always a winner. 😂
https://instagram.com/p/BbrmwVRhG6L/

I used to do gymnastics – this is SERIOUSLY impressive. His ankles will be mushed before too long though. That landing. Ouch.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbp5P_Jl9D6/

Cracking photo this.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbq_6pXgqaK/

Could this kid BE any happier! Come on Maria, cheer up. How can you not be happy around this little fella?
https://instagram.com/p/BbreCzjFM8z/

Erm, four points: Are those yoga shoes? Your poor neck. How long did you stay up there for? Is there some Photoshop jiggery pokery going on or is this real?
https://instagram.com/p/BbuNmUnF4U8/

I’m no expert but pretty sure there’s no surf in rock pools…
https://instagram.com/p/BbqhBn_F-dn/


More from the series, sporty types just can’t sit still even on holiday.

https://instagram.com/p/BbuLwnfj4gZ/

How? How does she not get tangled up in her own hair doing this?

https://instagram.com/p/BbqE3NAHpo8/

SPORTY TYPES. Just sit down and relax will you!
https://instagram.com/p/Bbq470HlgfO/

Heights don’t bother me. You might feel different looking at this photo.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbr5UJInWMI/

😮
https://instagram.com/p/BbsUmxAHXrf/

When you lose your leg to a tiger shark when you’re a kid and go on to be a shark conservationist 👏

https://instagram.com/p/BbtNAvnD4-L/

No need for translation here. Rugby is brutal.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbr4VQAncIH/

Yeah, okay, this is a pretty decent jump for a kid. For many adults too.
https://instagram.com/p/BbmyGNShffe/

Love this.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbw4pO6l1bt/

Awesome.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb2t7PFnLXf/

Uber amazing gymnast Simone Biles gives thanks for her family on Thanksgiving in moving post.
https://instagram.com/p/BbzylAOFoEH/

When an England cricketer returns home from the Ashes to some good niece hugs. ❤️
https://instagram.com/p/Bb62Yi-n3nJ/

Even world champ diver Tom Daley gets it wrong sometimes. Still an amazeballs dive though.

https://instagram.com/p/Bb6QQFnjbTd/

Oh come on Usain, you can’t be good at everything… can you?
https://instagram.com/p/BbvsUzlFjc6/

Where exactly does a climber go from here? 😮😮
https://instagram.com/p/Bbs0sz3gxvd/

WATCH OUT! Doof.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb7Tx0anFnG/

I remember getting involved in a beer snake while watching an Aussie cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Not a patch on this one though!

Yes. How sports fans should be treated.

A gulp-inducing moment at the Ashes with England fans’ tribute to Australia’s Philip Hughes who died on this day after being hit on the head by a ball during a match.

What a moment to enjoy with your mate.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb-jssEn1wS/

Awesome, awesome photo this.
https://instagram.com/p/BbuQuQrl8w9/

A family who surfs together…
https://instagram.com/p/Bb3aK8Ph0Ia/

Super dooper strong.

https://instagram.com/p/BbwvTALgmuN/

You want more from Sport Social? Okey doke, check these out:

A beautiful world and a penguin first 11
Surfers do hump day and the brilliant kid dancing to her own tune
Surfers remember their friend and mind-blowing gymnastics
Oman’s diving youngsters and Prince Harry realises he’s not all that

Author: Jo Gunston

Freelance sportswriter Jo Gunston works for the likes of Olympics.com and also publishes additional content at sportsliberated.com. A favourite personal sporting moment for the former elite gymnast was performing as a 'dancer' in the London 2012 opening ceremony.

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