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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
I know this is not the first time I've said this but.... 24 pages and not a single mention of #women 's #sport - Am I missing something?
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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
I've said it before so, I'll keep it brief: 24 pages of #Sport & not a single #Female athlete mentioned! #GetAGrip
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
What a treat! @OwainWynEvans joined by the legend @mikejoycedrums from #TheSmiths on his @BBCCiN 24 hour #Drumathon
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Day 3 is over for @gregjames @sportrelief #pedaltothepeaks Frustrating but you can’t beat Mother Nature #SafetyFirst
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
You have got to watch this! Hero of #ReturnToKili @edballs adds some much needed energy to @comicrelief #rnddanceathon @ClaudiaWinkle @TessDaly
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
A rare moment of connectivity on #Kilimanjaro - All is going well on Day 4 at 4,100m. A smattering of mountain sickness & lots of pooing in the bushes @comicrelief #ReturnToKili
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
The latest update with my partner in crime @gregjames
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Great infographic highlighting processed sugar content in soft drinks: water has 0 #KeepItSimple
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
My favourite sunrise (amongst the many beautiful sunrises & sunsets). This was half way up final ascent of #Kilimanjaro After 6 hrs of climbing in dark, the sun slowly appeared to show us how far we had come & how far we still had to go @comicrelief #ReturnToKili
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
@KevBrooksCoach
Kevin Brooks
4 years
100% ... and @Wycombe_Swim is 600+ swimmers over 550+ lane hours per week ...
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Very disappointed BUT, the #legend that is @gregjames will be back to tidy up unfinished business
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BBC Radio 1
6 years
We've just heard from @GregJames and it's not good news. The weather conditions are so bad that it's not currently safe enough for the #Gregathlon to continue. Greg and the @SportRelief team are devastated, but their safety is the biggest priority. We're so proud of you! ❤️
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
NEW WORLD RECORD 7 #marathons on 7 #Continents in 81 hours, 38 minutes, 46s for the #Legend @kvogt #run #running #exercise #sport
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
13 years ago today, a #legend was born @davidwalliams swam the #EnglishChannel raising over £1million for @sportrelief - a truly remarkable man #swim #swimming #challenge #charity
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Greg Whyte OBE
10 years
Now this is a selfie of the Day! @JohnBishop100 receiving his honorary fellowship @LJMU #topman http://t.co/9uja4Bqh5D
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Sadly, @gregjames @sportrelief #PedalToThePeaks is put on hold but, it’s not over. We will be back for #BenNevis - in case you didn’t see the conditions on #ScarfellPike yesterday, here’s a little reminder! Thank you for all the incredible support throughout the week
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Greg Whyte OBE
10 years
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
HE’S DONE IT! What an effort! What a man! Thank you so much for all of your support. #WhyteWater out! 🎉
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
The final stretch! Having raised over £1million thanks to the incredible generosity of the British Public @thebodycoach is on the finishing straight of his @BBCCiN #24hourPEChallenge - finishing with a live #HIIT to 1,000’s of schools #Legend #Exercise #PhysicalEducation #Health
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
That’s @BBCSport Sports Personality of the Year sorted ✅ @dinaashersmith awesome performance #SPOTY #Legend #Sport
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Unfortunately Greg has had to call a halt to his #WhyteWater challenge on medical advice. Thank you so much for your support for Greg, the @RLSSUK & the @RNLI What a man he is. If you’d like to you can still donate or text Greg to 70810 to donate £10
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Breakfast of Champions pre- #Snowdon for @gregjames @sportrelief #PedalToThePeaks - keeping warm from the inside!
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
It’s on! @gregjames @sportrelief #PedalToThePeaks - if you’re wondering what the forecast is looking like #CrampOn #IceAxe
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
Champions, one and all. It was a true pleasure and an honour to support such a special team for such an important charity @comicrelief #ReturntoKili @edballs @mrdanwalker @ShirleyBallas @OsiUmenyiora @itsanitarani @XanderArmstrong
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
10 years ago @davidwalliams conquered The Thames (140 miles in 7 days!) raising £millions - he was, is, and will always remain, a #Legend #Swim #Swimming #OpenWater #OpenWaterSwimming @comicrelief @sportrelief
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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
That's the way to be welcomed into #Marylebone Station. Michael Jackson like you've never heard him before #ArmedForces #poppyappeal2017
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
More than 12 hours in the water now, another 3 to go. Machine. #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
The ‘God Father’ of @sportrelief & my hero @davidwalliams - The English Channel, The Thames, The Gibraltar Straits & £million Cycle #Legend #HappyDays Watch @greg_james Sport Relief Heroes BBC iPlayer for inside stories of truly magnificent, inspirational, emotional challenges
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Greg Whyte OBE
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Antarctica; 1st #marathon complete for @kvogt on his #7in7on77 World Record attempt ✅ Stunning, iconic, once in a lifetime environment for #Running #run #endurance #ultraendurance @HUUBDesign @chhplondon @ElivarSport @TheSportsSphere
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Greg Whyte OBE
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
Deja vu with the legend @OwainWynEvans joining @SophieEB on her @BBCCiN 24 hour #danceathon following a fantastically successful @BBCCiN 24 hour #drumathon last Friday
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
About to start. Wish me luck. #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
In an atmosphere of corruption & doping scandals in sport @nickmatthew demonstrates the best qualities of a truly 'elite' athletes #Legend
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Paper of Day: I am very proud to publish our world-first findings: Exercise Prehabilitation enhances tumour regression in oesophageal cancer. A significant step forward for #cancer care on #WorldCancerDay @BJSM_BMJ @JanineLZylstra
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Amazing welcome at the end of Day 4 for @iamjobrand serenaded by @billybragg #GoJo
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
Exercise in Isolation: We have now made our #exercise & #nutrition platform free to everyone. Hundred’s of PT led HIIT sessions at home (no equipment required) Go to: Enter your email & you’ll receive a code for free access (check inbox or junk) @_ukactive
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
Important coverage on @BBCNews thanks to @danroan and the magnificent @ThisisDavina discussing the importance of fitness & leisure sector for health of nation, to protect lives and save the NHS, following the letter I wrote with @_ukactive to @BorisJohnson #ExerciseIsMedicine
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
Paper of Day: ‘being consistently inactive was a stronger risk factor for severe Covid-19 outcomes than any of the underlying medical conditions & risk factors… except for age & a history of organ transplant.’ @BJSM_BMJ
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Lunchtime Stop after great progress through the rain for @zoetheball @sportrelief #HardestRoadHome 42.6miles down, 29.7miles to go!
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
We’re on a road to nowhere! Red weather warning means we are grounded at present, frustrating and disappointing but, ready to go @gregjames @sportrelief #PedalToThePeaks
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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
50 years young today! #50at50
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
I am deeply saddened at the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. I had the honour & pleasure of meeting Her Majesty on a number of occasions & privileged to be awarded my OBE by Her Majesty, a truly remarkable, dedicated, hard working, inspirational & kind Queen #RIP
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
If you're wondering what it's like on the Pennines for @iamjobrand @sportrelief #windy #GoJo
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
Disaster. In addition to health benefits; 1 in 3 children leaving primary school in the U.K. can’t swim. 1 person drowns every 20 hours in U.K. #Swimming is a #LifeSaving skill @RLSSUK
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Lisa Young
3 years
@WirralCouncil are proposing to close our local pool meaning @wirralmetro will have no pool to train and the end to competitive swimming. We need more pools & leisure facilities not less. How is our community going to recover both physically and mentally?
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
It is my honour and pleasure to support the fabulous Joe for a wonderful cause #ChildrenInNeed
@BBCCiN
BBC Children in Need
4 years
Thank you so much to @gpwhyte for being an amazing mentor and support to @thebodycoach during his #24hourPEchallenge We are really grateful for all the time and expertise you have generously donated. Good luck staying up for 24 hours with Joe and keeping him motivated! 💛
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
One of the toughest, most determined men I have had the pleasure to support (and a truly outstanding team member) @edballs (watch the documentary on Wednesday 13th March 9pm @bbc for the evidence) @comicrelief #ReturnToKili
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Nice to be joined by @Fearnecotton who has brought the sun with her, in more ways than one @ZoeTheBall @sportrelief #HardestRoadHome
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Morning. He’s back. Already. #WhyteWater day 2 is go.
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Good morning from day 4 of #WhyteWater Despite last night’s shoulder issues, Greg is back in the water and making his way toward his home town of Marlow 💪🏻
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
Everyone’s Talking About Jamie are in the house @comicrelief #rnddanceathon @claudiawinkle @tessdaly
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Here's #Mankini shot from @gregjames @sportrelief #Gregathlon - check out Greg J's face (this pic is in his wallet)
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Article of Day: The imminent closure of a large no. of swimming pools is a major issue. Given 1 person drown every 20hrs in U.K. @RLSSUK #LearningToSwim (a national curriculum requirement) is essential to avoid future catastrophe @Swim_England @_ukactive
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
It begins again for the @sportrelief #5triathlon #legend @gregjames - I predict brutality ahead! #SportRelief2018
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
Must Watch: Tomorrow (Fri 6th Mar) @gregjames #SportRelief Heroes BBC1 10:35pm From @davidwalliams #EnglishChannel in 2006 to @ThisisDavina @JohnBishop100 @eddieizzard @MissAlexjones @ZoeTheBall @HelenSkelton @Linds_bluepeter etc. I was honoured to support 32 challenges 2006-19
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Day 2 @gregjames @sportrelief #Gregathlon en route to #BBC Cardiff for start of cycle (swimming 2nd today!)
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
50% off fast food, and still no support for the health and fitness sector. COVID-19 is a #health crisis, it is now time for the govt. to recognise the essential service the health and fitness sector provides, before it is too late! #PhysicalActivity #Exercise #ExerciseIsMedicine
@BBCNews
BBC News (UK)
4 years
Fitness industry 'devastated' by coronavirus lockdown
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Greg Whyte OBE
10 years
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
Congratulations Owain, well deserved 👏
@OwainWynEvans
Owain Wyn Evans
3 years
So honoured to have received the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester’s Special Recognition Award for the Drumathon and LGBTQ Representation… live on air!! 💕 😭 😮 Just unbelievable ❤️ @BBCNWT
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
1 million children missed #swimming lessons during pandemic. 2 million #children predicted to leave primary school unable to swim. 1 person #drowns every 20 hrs in U.K. The closure of swimming pools is a disaster for public health & child safety. The govt. MUST take action
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Huw Edwards
2 years
In this energy crisis, communities are suffering & facilities supporting those communities are suffering. The #SpringStatement means some facilities, especially swimming pools, are edging closer to closure. Crucial @beisgovuk @luhc & @hmtreasury work with @_ukactive to agree help
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Brutal condition on the road as blizzards & high winds hit @gregjames gregjames17 @sportrelief #PedalToThePeaks
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
- Outdoor pools open 11th July - Recreational sport 10th July - Gyms open 25th July - Indoor pools open 25th July - Sports facilities open 25th July @_ukactive #PhysicalActivity #Exercise #Health #ExerciseIsMedicine #Sport
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Day 3 of #WhyteWater Greg was back in the Thames at 5am but after being sick in the night it’s very tough going so far.
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
He’s back. Greg is about to get back in the Thames and finish #WhyteWater to raise awareness and money for the vital work done by the @RLSSUK and @RNLI every day.
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Greg Whyte is still swimming. #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Delighted to win Bronze in the 200m freestyle at The European Masters Championships. I celebrated with the mighty @Wycombe_Swim #GreenArmy at Luciano’s where we had ‘the best carbonara in the world’, The Tiramisu was the star of the show 😋 @huubdesign @ebwatches @rlssuk #Swim
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
He’s made it home to Marlow. An unbelievable achievement that looked so unlikely last night. The man is a legend. Text Greg to 70810 to donate ten pounds if you can please. 🙏 #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
3 years
I’m super excited to announce that I’ll be supporting @OwainWynEvans during his epic @BBCCiN 24 hour Drumathon challenge 🥁 Follow @BBCBreakfast for latest updates. To show your support please go to #BBCBreakfastdrumathon #ChildrenInNeed @BBCNWT
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
81 km done! Every single meter hard graft. He’s earned that🍕, that’s for sure. #WhyteWater 🙏
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Final preparations for @ZoeTheBall @sportrelief #ZoesHardestRoadHome - Cycling from Blackpool to Brighton in 5 days
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Absolutely delighted to receive The Outstanding Contribution Award at the @RLSSUK National Honours event yesterday for fundraising and raising #WaterSafety awareness on #WhyteWater It was incredible to meet so many inspirational award winners #DrowningPrevention #LearnToSwin
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Why do successive governments fail to understand the simple premise that prevention must be a central focus of HEALTH care, not just disease management (a serious approach, not just rhetoric!) #AndrewMarrShow
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Pit Stop 3 for @iamjobrand challenge and we are joined by the @sportrelief legend @ThisisDavina #GoJo
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
Andy, others have provided an answer for funding model but, I had a few ask about what I get paid so, for clarification, in 32 Challenges over 14 years I have never been paid. My contribution is entirely pro bono which includes all testing, & pre-, during & post-challenge support
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Andy Smith
5 years
@XanderArmstrong @comicrelief @gpwhyte @edballs @mrdanwalker @ShirleyBallas @OsiUmenyiora @itsanitarani Thanks for the answer, much appreciated. BTW I work for a small charity that is currently making use of a @comicrelief grant to fund youth mentoring! And I'm a trustee for a smaller charity for whom I'm running @LLHalf next week, another standard model of fundraising.
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Greg Whyte OBE
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Greg Whyte OBE
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Swim 50 of my #50at50 Club to Pub in The Solent. Thanks to my supporters @rlssuk @huubdesign @dryrobe @fitbituk_ireland @waitrose
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
There are days when you simply don’t fancy another session but, without exception, if you put your foot outside the door, you never regret it. #Motivation is not omnipresent, sometimes you have to coax it out! #NothingGoodComesEasy @HUUBDesign @nxtri #ORRObikes #triathlon #bike
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
Comment of Day: from the Director General of @WHO “The time has come for a fundamental shift toward #health being seen as an investment rather than a cost” @_ukactive #ExerciseIsMedicine #Exercise #Health
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Greg Whyte OBE
4 years
#CoronaVirus Self-Isolation Fitness Solution: We’re making our #Exercise & #Nutrition platform FREE over next few days Hundreds of PT led HIIT sessions/meals, perfect if in isolation or can’t access gym. @betterwithbean #coronaUK #coronavirusuk @_ukactive
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
Morning after @nxtri what an experience; truly extreme #triathlon Still ecstatic achieving ‘Black’ supported by dream team @andydigweed & RichBall Film from legend @benjhull & @MattLittler ( #Hollyoaks Pink Flamingos) coming soon ‘Great Whyte Productions’ @HUUBDesign @OrroBikes
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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
Article of Day: Dept for Education promising to double funding for PE & sport in schools by end of year @Telegraph
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Day 4 @gregjames @sportrelief #Gregathlon After a 7 hour bus journey & 4 hours of sleep it begins again!
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Greg Whyte OBE
5 years
A truly amazing week with an outstanding team @comicrelief #ReturnToKili
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Greg Whyte OBE
8 years
Day 3 @gregjames @sportrelief #Gregathalon Glasgow - Ice Swimming 1st up!
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Great job Olly. Nothing good comes easy 😘
@ollymurs
Olly Murs
6 years
Today was tough but I did it for all those kids & families who are going through much harder circumstances! Their journey & battle is every single day, I did it for you! 😘
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Greg Whyte OBE
6 years
Thank goodness we have moved on from the ludicrous, misogynist, I’ll-informed, male dominated sports administration. Great to hear from #Legend #KathySwitzer #261 on @BBCSport with @GabbyLogan this morning #ThisGirlCan
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
The #WhyteWater 🏊‍��️ challenge is about to begin - a 125 mile world record attempt in the Thames from Lechlade to Teddington to raise money for @RLSSUK and @RNLI Here’s how you can donate 🙏 or text Greg to 70810 to donate ten pounds
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
That was a tough stint. Almost 7.5 hours and 30,500km done! 🤯 Time to take some food on board and a spot of physio… #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
7 years
Awesome 17km/11 mile swim 1 length of lake Annecy, France. Even managed a spot of butterfly to finish! #50at50 with good friend @StuBaker01
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
So this happened…😬🦢🦈 #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
2 years
Last leg of the night coming up, Herculean effort today. Text Greg to 70810 to donate ten pounds 🙏 #WhyteWater
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Greg Whyte OBE
10 years
On My Couch Today: the mighty @grimmers learning the pleasure of pain! @sportrelief #12hourcycle http://t.co/17zk0A6XHF
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Greg Whyte OBE
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@BBCSport
BBC Sport
6 years
The winner of the Helen Rollason award, @BillyMonger ❤ Watch #SPOTY LIVE on @BBCOne and here:
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