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How many medals did Team GB get in total?

After 4 years of planning, the Olympics and Paralympics are over as last night saw the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympics. Trending Olympic and Paralympic stars from Team GB which came out in the news over the whole event included Bradley Wiggins, Ellie Simmons and the one and only Mo Farah all because of their amazing performances. But how well did Team GB do? We have the total Paralympic medal tables [...]

Has Monty the Queen's Corgi died?

Throughout the Olympics, the Queen has been trending for many reasons including the Queen Memes and the twitter Queen has also just made a new Queen inspired app called Gin O’clock. Now the Queen is trending but for less comical reasons. One of her beloved Corgi dogs has died. Monty the Corgi was 14 human years old and was previously owned by the Queen Mother. The now has 4 dogs including two [...]

15 Paralympic Swimming Finals Tonight, but will Team GB win Gold?

If you’ve been following the Paralympics, then you must know that tonight is the turn for the swimmers. We have already seen Ellie Simmonds go away with Gold! But tonight there is more action like this which should secure Great Britain will more Paralympic Medals. There are a total of 15 finals tonight, which commenced at 5.30pm until 9pm in the Aquatics centre. Team GB are in great contention to [...]

Will the Paralympic Closing Ceremony be Better?

The Opening Ceremony of both the Olympics and Paralympics were amazing and a joy to watch, and everyone expected the Closing Ceremony to be just as good too, but there was some disappointment. It seemed a bit too much commercial, especially with bands like One Direction making an appearance, which really wasn’t needed for an event such as the Olympics. The Paralympics are going well, and will soon also be [...]

Will David Weir-Wolf win another Gold? #weirwolf

David Weir so far has won 2 Gold medals for Team GB in the wheelchair athletics. He is now in the final after racing in Heat 2 of the T54 800m with a qualifying time of  1:37.09 This time was the best out of all the qualifying times and he is a very strong competitor to win his 3rd gold medal! He is trending all over twitter as #weirwolf because his mates [...]

Usain Bolt borrows camera

Trending still are searches for Usain Bolt’s photographs. We all saw the pose when Bolt won Gold and kept his title in both the Men’s 100m and 200m. As a celebration he decided to borrow a paparazzi camera and take a few photos of his own. We think Bolt has very good taste as he chose one of the best camera brands out there, Nikon. But how did they turn out? [...]

How many medals has Team GB got at the Paralympics so far?

Suck My Trend were lucky enough to get tickets for the Day 3 Athletics and it was truly inspiring. Whilst we where there Ireland gloriously won 3 gold medals and we saw the Men’s and Women’s 100m finals. Check out the pictures we took of the exciting live action. But how is Team GB doing so far? Today marks Day 5 of the Paralympics and so far today Sara Head [...]

Will Michael Phelps lose his Gold Medals?

Today Michael Phelps is trending because everyone is discussing whether or not he should lose his gold medals. Why? Well because has broken Rule 40 of the International Olympic Committee Handbook which states “no athlete is able to participate in non-Olympic marketing during the Games and a specified period afterwards”. Michael Phelps has broken this rule by having his photo taken for an advert for Louis Vuitton and posting it [...]

Who is Tom Daley's New Girlfriend?

Tom Daley is still trending in the news, but not because of his sporting achievements, but because he has tweeted a picture of his new girlfriend. Her name is Kassidy Cook and she is also a competitive diver. Sounds like a match made in heaven. Take a look of the couple here. I’m sure there will be more pictures to come on Tom Daley’s twitter – We at Suck My [...]

What are the best selling Olympic memorabilia in London 2012 shop?

The London 2012 Olympics are over, but in a week or so will be the start of the London 2012 Paralympics. London would have had it’s glory and it will be all over, but how can we play a part in remembering this once in a lifetime event. The London 2012 official shop has been trending with a rise in sales of Olympic memorabilia. We have already told you how [...]