Category: Summer 2020
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1988 Triple crowned Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment after thrilling final poll
By Josh Bartholomew The 1988 First VIII’s stunning Triple success was anointed the victor of HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition after a tense final vote. HSC Editor, Josh Bartholomew, caught up with representatives from the two final moments to celebrate the conclusion of the competition.
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HSC launches annual magazine: a 24-page celebration of Hampton’s sporting year
in Summer 2020The 2020 edition of the Hampton Sports Chronicle magazine has been published online. Overseen by English teacher Mr Peter Smith, the pupil-led publication contains a wide range of features and reports from the Hampton sporting year, including a diary from the Senior Cricket Tour to India and an account of the First XV’s national semi-final,…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments Final: The 1988 Triple
After beating close competition from the 1986 Triple in the semi-final, the 1988 Triple has made it to the final of the Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition. It’ll be a nail-biting affair as the First VIII of 1988 take on the First XI of 2019 – have your say on Twitter: @SportsHampton Hampton’s Greatest Sporting…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments Final: First XI win ESFA Cup
Eight weeks ago, 32 successes began the Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition hoping to be crowned as the victor. Now, only two remain. Having come through the group stages and two tense knockout rounds, the First XI’s ESFA Cup win in 2019 will take on the 1988 Triple for the trophy. Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final Two: The 1988 Triple
The 1986 First VIII will face tough competition, though, in the form of the crew of 1988, who repeated their Triple feat. Remember to head to @SportsHampton on Twitter to cast your vote. Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final Two: The 1986 Triple vs The 1988 Triple This article first featured in The Hamptonian, Hampton’s alumni newsletter, in…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final Two: The 1986 Triple
Semi-final One was tight and tense, but you’ve got another chance to have your say in today’s knockout clash as two of the Triples face-off. Vote for your finalist on Twitter – @SportsHampton Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final Two: The 1986 Triple vs The 1988 Triple After the First VIII’s Henley success of 1985, which…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final One: First XI win ESFA Cup
Coming up against the First VIII’s victory at Henley in 1985 is an equally spectacular triumph: the First XI’s ESFA Cup win last year. Have your say on Twitter at @SportsHampton. Semi-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup vs First XI win ESFA Reminiscing on a day that will live long in the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Semi-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup
We’re into the final week of our Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition, but there’s still much to be decided. Today, we’ve got Semi-final one… Semi-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup vs First XI win ESFA Cup There are certain moments in sport which transform the fortunes of a team. For the Chicago…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Four: Ollie Stanhope’s World Championship Golds
Quarter-final Four is an all rowing affair: Ollie Stanhope’s success in three World Championships is coming up against the 1988 Triple. Have your say on the @SportsHampton Twitter account to decide the final semi-finalist. Quarter-final Four: The 1988 Triple vs Ollie Stanhope’s World Championship Golds Amid Hampton’s myriad rowing medals, it’s possible that one man…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Four: The 1988 Triple
Three semi-finalists have already been decided, but who will join them? It’s between the 1988 Triple and Ollie Stanhope’s World Championship triumphs. Head to @SportsHampton later today to vote. Quarter-final Four: The 1988 Triple vs Ollie Stanhope’s World Championship Golds This article first featured in The Hamptonian, Hampton’s alumni newsletter, in 2018, and is reproduced with the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Three: The 1986 Triple
Quarter-final Three, and there’s another rowing moment coming your way. The 1985 First VIII’s victory at Henley has already made it through to the semi-finals – can their successors join them? Quarter-final Three: Calogero Scannella’s ISFA hat-trick vs The 1986 Triple After the First VIII’s Henley success of 1985, which featured in Group Six of Hampton’s…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Three: Scannella’s ISFA hat-trick
Two down, two to go: we’re halfway through the quarter-finals of our Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition, and it’s heating up. Today, Calogero Scannella will go up against the 1986 Triple in a bid to become the third moment through to the semi-finals. Quarter-final Three: Calogero Scannella’s ISFA hat-trick vs the 1986 Triple While Hampton…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Two: Two sets of OH brothers face off in Boat Race
The Boat Race 2003 has caught the short straw, here, coming up against one of the competition favourites – ESFA – in the quarter-final. Yet all is not lost – go to @SportsHampton on Twitter to vote for your winner by the end of today. Quarter-final Two: First XI win ESFA U18 Cup vs Two…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final Two: First XI win ESFA Cup
We’re onto quarter-final two, and it’s a big one today as one of the favourites for the title begins the knockout stages – vote for your favourite moment on @SportsHampton by the end of today to have your say. Quarter-final Two: First XI win ESFA Cup vs OH brothers face off in Boat Race Reminiscing…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final One: Mahoney’s Olympic Silver
32 triumphs entered the Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition two months ago; now, only eight remain. The draw has been made: the First VIII’s triumph in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup in 1985 will compete against Chris Mahoney’s Olympic Silver in the first quarter-final. Quarter-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup vs Chris…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments, Quarter-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup
The quarter-finals are here – after weeks of voting, 32 moments have been whittled down to just eight. The draw has been made: the First VIII’s triumph in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup in 1985 will compete against Chris Mahoney’s Olympic Silver in the first quarter-final. Quarter-final One: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Alex Lundberg wins U20 World Championship
It’s time for Moment Three of Group Eight as the knockout stages near – today we’re looking back on Alex Lundberg OH (2013)’s victory with England at the U20 World Championship. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner will progress to the quarter-final stage! When England’s U20…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Toby Roland-Jones’ Test debut
We’re into the last week of the Group stages of the competition – next week we’ll move on to the quarter-finals. There remains Group Eight to decide, though – this article recounts Toby Roland-Jones OH (2006)’s stunning performance for England on Test debut. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Ollie Stanhope wins World Championship Gold
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts Ollie Stanhope’s World Championship Gold medal. This will compete against three other moments in Group Seven. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner will…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: The 1986 Triple reaches quarter-finals
By Josh Bartholomew The 1986 Triple became the seventh moment to reach the quarter-finals of HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition after a resounding victory in the poll on Saturday. The triple success competed against three other formidable moments in the vote: Paul Casey’s Ryder Cup success, Seb Jewell’s Premiership Rugby debut, and Dave Travis’…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: The 1986 Triple
It’s what you’ve been waiting for – the final moment of Group Seven. The fabled ‘Triple’ makes its third appearance in the Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition. This time, it’s 1986’s turn. This will compete against three other moments in Group Seven. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments –…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Paul Casey wins third Ryder Cup
It’s not long now until HSC crowns the victor of its Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition – we’re into Group Seven. Here, we’re recounting Paul Casey OH (1993)’s exceptional Ryder Cup career. This will compete against three other moments in Group Seven. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments –…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Seb Jewell makes Premiership Rugby debut
HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments series is into Group Seven, and the competition is continuing apace. This piece tells the story of Seb Jewell OH (2006) and his Premiership Rugby debut. This will compete against three other moments in Group Seven. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Dave Travis wins Commonwealth Gold
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article looks back on Dave Travis OH (1964) and his Commonwealth Gold medal in 1970. This will compete against three other moments in Group Seven. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Boat Race 2003 becomes sixth moment to reach knockout stage
By Josh Bartholomew The Boat Race of 2003, which featured two sets of OH brothers (the Livingstons and the Smiths) won Group Six with a resounding poll victory. Securing 54 per cent of the vote, the moment cast aside its competition. The next best competitor, Zafar Ansari’s Golden Summer (2010), was close behind, winning 30…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Chess team win British Championships
HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments series is continuing – here’s the fourth entry in Group Six. This article recounts the Chess team’s national glory in 2002. This will compete against three other moments in Group Six. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner will progress to the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Amor and Beattie star for England U18
We’re onto Group Six, and the Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition is heating up. This piece recounts 1998, where two Hamptonians were selected to travel to Australia with the England U18s. This will compete against three other moments in Group Six. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Two sets of OH brothers face off in Boat Race
With your help, HSC has been attempting to find the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments. This article tells the story of the Boat Race in 2003, which featured two sets of OH brothers, the Livingstons and the Smiths. This will compete against three other moments in Group Six. Vote in our Twitter poll on…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Zafar Ansari’s Golden Summer
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts Zafar Ansari’s extraordinary summer starring for the First XI in 2010. This will compete against three other moments in Group Six. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First VIII’s Henley triumph reaches quarter-finals
By Josh Bartholomew The First VIII’s victory in the Princess Elizabeth Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in 1985 became the fifth entry to reach the quarter-finals of HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition. Competing against three other moments: the First XV’s Daily Mail Vase final, Akbar Ansari’s Varsity heroics and the Boat Club’s success at…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First VIII win Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article tells the story of the First VIII’s victory in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in 1985. This will compete against three other moments in Group Five. Vote in our…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Akbar Ansari’s Varsity heroics
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts Akbar Ansari OH (2006) and his stunning performance for Cambridge in the Varsity Match. This will compete against three other moments in Group Five. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Boat Club storm Schools’ Head of the River
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article tells the story of the Boat Club’s extraordinary success at Schools’ Head of the River in 2013. This will compete against three other moments in Group Five. Vote in our Twitter poll on…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XV reach Daily Mail Vase final
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts the First XV’s trip to the Daily Mail RBS Vase final in 2009. This will compete against three other moments in Group Five. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Scannella becomes fourth entry to reach quarter-finals
By Josh Bartholomew Calogero Scannella OH (2018) saw his ISFA Cup-winning hat-trick become the fourth moment through to the quarter-finals of HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition. Scannella faced stiff competition from Todd Ryan OH (2017), whose 206* for the First XI broke a School record, Nick Jupp OH (2007) and his performance in the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Chris Martin rows across the Atlantic
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This feature looks back on Chris Martin’s feat in 2005: crossing the Atlantic Ocean. This will compete against three other moments in Group Four. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Calogero Scannella’s ISFA heroics
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts Calogero Scannella’s ISFA-winning hat-trick for the U15A team in 2015. This will compete against three other moments in Group Four. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments…
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The lonely road back: How one Old Hamptonian is using football to fight the male mental health battle
By Josh Bartholomew | Matt Legg OH (2015) was 20, about to start his second year at the University of Bath having spent a gap year travelling the world. He was working as an au-pair in Spain, earning money for the year ahead. You can picture the scene: the susurrus Mediterranean landscape chirping, the palm…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XV duo face-off in International U19 match
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts the rare occurence of two First XV players coming up against each other on the international stage. This will compete against three other moments in Group Three. Vote in our Twitter poll…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Mike Hart’s Olympic Silver
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article tells the story of Mike Hart’s Olympic Silver medal in 1976. This will compete against three other moments in Group Three. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XI win ESFA U18 Cup
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts the First XI’s ESFA triumph in 2019. This will compete against three other moments in Group Three. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Greg and Jonny Searle win Olympic Gold
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recalls Greg and Jonny Searle’s Olympic success in 1992. This will compete against three other moments in Group Three. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Mahoney wins Olympic Silver
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article tells the story of Chris Mahoney OH (1977) and his exceptional rowing career. This will compete against three other moments in Group Two. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Roland-Jones’ County Championship hat-trick
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article reflects on Toby Roland-Jones OH (2006) and his County Championship-winning hat-trick at Lord’s in 2016. This will compete against three other moments in Group Two. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Amor’s Silver Medal
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article looks back on Simon Amor’s Olympic Silver medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. This will compete against three other moments in Group Two. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XI and U15 ISFA Cup Double
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article recounts the First XI and U15 A teams’ ISFA Cup wins in 2012 – no other school has ever won both trophies in the same year. This will compete against three other moments…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: 1988 Triple wins Group One to progress to quarter-finals
By Josh Bartholomew The impressive First VIII of 1988’s Triple success has become the first moment to reach the quarter-final stages of HSC’s Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments competition. In a poll on Twitter, the Triple proved extremely successful, winning 82% of the vote. Its closest rival was the First XV’s victory at the St. Joseph’s…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: The 1988 Triple
It’s the final moment of Group One – the First VIII’s triple success in 1988 at Schools’ Head of the River, National Schools Regatta, and Henley Royal Regatta. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner will progress to the quarter-final stage! Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments Group One: First…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XI reach National T20 final
In the third moment of Group One, HSC details the First XI’s journey to the National T20 final at Edgbaston in 2005. Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article details the First XI’s trip to the National T20 final in…
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: Kretzschmar makes EFL debut
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article details Max Kretzschmar’s EFL debut, and will compete against three other moments in Group One. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite moments – the winner will progress to…