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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. 

Paul Wilson running at the Spine Race

Lakeland 100 expert Paul Wilson predicts ‘absolutely brilliant’ race amid ‘stacked’ field’ and ‘perfect running conditions’

Andy Berry training for the Lakeland 100

Andy Berry: ‘I did everything I could’ to be primed for Lakeland 100 after 24-hour record

Sonia Ahuja with the flag of India after finishing as second woman at the 2023 Badwater 135

‘Unfinished business’ – Sonia Ahuja eyes Badwater course record after inspiring Indian runners with 2023 podium

Beth Pascall at the Lakeland 100 in 2016

‘I know I would have been quicker’ – Beth Pascall believes Lakeland 100 record wasn’t her best

Emma Stuart at the Lakeland 50 and 100

‘You’ve just got to keep moving’ – Former Lakeland 50 and 100 winner Emma Stuart’s advice for Lake District ultra

Tom Evans third UTMB 2022 copyright UTMB

‘Don’t tell me what’s impossible’ – Tom Evans confirms UTMB is up next

Sonia Ahuja at the 2023 Brazil 135 Ultramarathon

‘People thought I was crazy’ – Why Sonia Ahuja ran three 100-mile races in three months to reach Badwater 135

a runner runs in the snow at Montane Spine Race 2022.

Changes to cut-offs and checkpoints at Montane Spine Race

Russ Cook, known as the 'Hardest Geezer', on his run across Africa

Russ Cook: The ‘Hardest Geezer’ aiming to run the length of Africa

Courtney Dauwalter wins the 2021 Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc

‘There’s the tortoise, the hare, and then Courtney’ – John Kelly salutes Dauwalter’s historic double

Dylan Bowman breaks The FKT on the Wonderland Trail

‘One of the greatest days of my life’ – Dylan Bowman back at Hardrock 100 after 2021 second

Kilian Jornet at the 2017 Hardrock 100

Five wins, a dislocated shoulder and the course record – Kilian Jornet at Hardrock 100

Runners in action at Hardrock 100 in 2017

‘Still having to pinch myself’ – Annie Hughes aiming for another 100-mile win at Hardrock

Eva Maria Sperger after winning the Ultra-Trail di Corsica at the 2023 Restonica Trail by UTMB

Lambert Santelli and Eva Maria Sperger victorious at Restonica Trail by UTMB

2023 Badwater 135 men's winner Simen Holvik

Simen Holvik hails Badwater win as ‘biggest accomplishment of my sports career’

Harvey Lewis in action at the 2023 Badwater 135

Harvey Lewis ‘a zombie’ after Badwater 135 podium and Backyard Ultra

The start of the 2023 Badwater 135

‘Life doesn’t seem real’ – Youngest ever Badwater 135 entrant Kaylee Frederick

Thibaut Baronian after finishing third at the 2021 UTMB CCC

Restonica Trail by UTMB: Thibaut Baronian at 50K race to ‘relax the legs’

John Kelly start Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

John Kelly beats FKT for 273-mile Long Trail by over seven hours

The field ahead of the 2013 Badwater 135

Youngest entrant ever, 26 nationalities and a casino dealer: A breakdown of the 2023 Badwater 135 field

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