Women sport news

Another day in paradise for the world’s fastest sailors, crystal clear water, glorious sunshine and winds blowing fifteen knots over the four mark downwind course provided the perfect conditions to complete elimination four. photo PWA

Great Britain’s Helen Jenkins couldn’t have planned a more perfect place for her first Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series win, running clear of the field to claim gold in the London 2012 Olympic Games preview in Hyde Park. By Merryn Sherwood photo ITU

The second weekend of the 2011 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix begins on Friday as 16 teams continue to jostle for position and a spot at the finals in Macau, China. photo FIVB

Blistering sun and a strong Chinese showing opened the 2011 Visa FIVB Beach Volleyball International at Horse Guards Parade as solid performances from Mexico, Great Britain, China and USA established the order of early tournament favourites. photo FIVB

It didn’t take long for Uganda’s Josephine Nammanda and Alice Gitta Okecho to make an impression on the fans at Horse Guard’s Parade at the Visa FIVB Beach Volleyball International. photo FIVB

The England Hockey women's squad has been announced for the forthcoming EuroHockey Nations Championships in Monchengladbach.

Marit Bouwmeester (NED) opened up a 24 point lead after eight races in the Laser Radial after yet another fantastic day at the Weymouth and Portland International Regatta. Report by ISAF. photo ©Thom Touw

Karin Jaggi (Patrik / Severne) and Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / Gaastra / Mystic) were the standout sailors from heat two. The pair launched off the start-line to secure a significant lead in front of the rest of the fleet. photo PWA

Festival to Determine U.S. Women's Select Teams That Will Compete in International Tournaments This Month

Another strong wind day at the Olympic sailing test event in Weymouth and Portland on Monday (8 August) proved a tough test, with Skandia Team GBR's contenders maintaining a strong showing in the breezy conditions.

Two of the swimmers on the British Swimming Open Water Development programme have been named to face up to some of the world's strongest Open Water swimmers at the London 10km Marathon Swimming International on Saturday 10 August, a test event for the London 2012 Olympic Marathon Swimming competition.

Bowls Australia has appointed Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lynsey Armitage as its inaugural national captain. photo Australian Bowls

Lichfield No. 8 Sarah Hunter will captain England in their penultimate game in the Nations Cup against hosts Canada tonight (Tuesday), kick off 1130pm BST at Appleby College in Ontario. photo rugbymatters.net

FUKUOKA (FIBA Americas Championship for Women) - Canada coach Allison McNeill believes her team is still on track for a strong showing at next month's FIBA Americas Championship for Women despite losing a three-game friendly series at Japan. photo FIBA

Jeter, Baptise, Knight and Richards Ross were amongst the winners at the Aviva London Grand Prix. photo PA

Norway, Hungary and Russia were the main victims at the preliminary round of the 2011 Women’s19 European Championship, held in The Netherlands. © Tom van der Laan // TLWebdesign.nl

Tatyana McFadden came from nearly nothing and has achieved almost everything. Photo credit: Xinhua)

Australian Diamonds coach Norma Plummer has withdrawn her application for reappointment after it was confirmed last night that the restructured position meant it would not be feasible for anyone to hold both ANZ Championship and national coaching positions.

Alacati provides stand-out slalom conditions for the opening day of competition allowing Sarah-Quita Offringa to take charge. photo PWA

Mexican star Samantha Teran scored her 14th career title and second of the year at the BC Honda Dealers Sun & Surf in Vancouver with a straight game victory over top seed, New Zealand’s Jaclyn Hawkes in the final. photo WISPA

Abbott K’s No. 138 on season as Chicago falls 7-6 to Akron

2011 Australian Netball League Round 2: Official Results and Statistics

Weymouth and Portland served up some breezy conditions on the sixth day of the Olympic test regatta on Sunday (7 August), with Skandia Team GBR's contenders enjoying mixed fortunes at the 2012 venue.

In the third game of the tournament Austria booked the second victory. The team, again lead by Sonja Frey, was too strong for Ukraine: 24-29.

Blustery winds ranging from 19-24 knots welcomed the sailors on the sixth day of sailing at the Weymouth and Portland International Regatta, the Olympic Test Event.

The winners of the first two matches were each other’s opponents. Both teams started playing fanatically, and the first 15 minutes were particularly hectic. Fast counter attacks characterized the game, but the Swedish team seemed to be more adapted to each other.