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Olly Green

Olly Green

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Olly Green is an established sports journalist who has been providing tailored content for endurance sports websites RUN247 and TRI247 for more than two years. 

He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in 2020 with a First Class Honours degree in Sports Journalism, having undertaken successful journalistic roles during his studies. He worked at professional football club York City, rugby union website Huge Rugby and renowned local newspaper the Liverpool Echo. 

Olly secured a professional role with established sports content agency Sport Acuity later in 2020 and has since written for a plethora of prominent organisations and websites. He is the website content strategist for European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), and has gained further experience writing for influential bodies such as the European Club Association (ECA) and UEFA. He has also been entrusted with supplying exclusive content to the World Curling Federation (WCF), F1 Play and 188BET. 

During his time with Sport Acuity, Olly has also developed an expansive knowledge of endurance sports, producing news articles for the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) in a role which deepened his understanding of elite triathlon racing. 

As well as being a regular contributor to TRI247 over the past two years, he has been the content coordinator for RUN247. He has interviewed esteemed British ultra runner Tom Evans ahead of his podium at Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) and USA star Heather Jackson following her switch from triathlon to trail running. 

Camille Herron at the 2022 Western States

‘The snow won’ – Camille Herron ‘at peace’ with Western States DNF

Tom Evans training for Transgranaria

‘I think the winning time will be…’ – Tom Evans predicts blistering Western States finish

Heather Jackson at Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB

Heather Jackson hails ‘refreshing’ trail running switch ahead of Western States

Dave Phillips takes victory in the 2023 Summer Spine Race

Dave Phillips and Jenny Yeo win Summer Spine

Heather Jackson take victory at Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB.

‘It feels very surreal’ – Heather Jackson on Western States and Kona comparisons

Camille Herron at the 2022 Western States

‘More peace, strength and connection’ – Camille Herron ‘optimistic’ ahead of Western States

IRONMAN World Champion Chrissie Wellington

‘Surprised, proud, slightly broken’ – Chrissie Wellington wins at Zugspitz Trail Ultra

Dominika Stelmach finishing second at the 2022 Comrades Marathon

‘There’s no other ultramarathon like it’ – Dominika Stelmach aiming to go one better at Comrades Marathon

Tete Dijana after winning the 2022 Comrades Marathon

Comrades Marathon 2023: Tete Dijana looks to defend his crown

Gerda Steyn at the 2019 Comrades Marathon

Comrades Marathon: Gerda Steyn eyes second record

Comrades Marathon medals

Comrades Marathon: Array of prizes on offer at huge South African race

Camille Herron at the 2022 Western States

‘Focus on winning what I haven’t won yet’ – Camille Herron pulls out of Comrades Marathon

Runners at the 2022 Comrades Marathon

25 entrants disqualified from 2023 Comrades Marathon for ‘cheating’

Henriette Albon reaches the finish line at the 2023 MaXi Race

Henriette Albon ‘very pleased’ with comeback race after ‘long winter’ following diagnosis

Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB

Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Ryan Sandes takes the win at Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB

‘Bit of a blur’ – Ryan Sandes on ‘epic’ comeback win at Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB

Jo Meek in action on day six of the 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

Parrish and Meek have Cape Wrath Ultra wins in sight after penultimate day

Oscar Gaitan Mordillo claimed victory at the 2023 International U18 Mountain Running Cup

Spain double at International U18 Mountain Running Cup

Izzy Christiansen playing for Everton

Footballer Izzy Christiansen eyes ultra running challenges after retirement

Candice Burt on her way to running 200 ultramarathons in 200 days

‘Physically I feel great’ – Candice Burt tapering off after 200 ultras in 200 days

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