JJ Spaun and Bath Rugby both secured huge wins this week. For Bath, it was a win on and off the pitch, announcing a three-year contract extension for Finn Russell. Mimi Rhodes continues her heroic debut season on the Women’s PGA Tour, and Mondo Duplantis is doing what only Mondo Duplantis can.
Bath Rugby
Premiership champions
Someone had to pick them, and as the resident rugby nause, the honour fell to me. Fair play Bath, really well deserved, and what a way to end their 29-year wait for the league title. To cap it off, Scottish sensation Finn Russell has signed a new contract this week. What a season for the club, also winning the European Challenge Cup and Premiership Rugby Cup.
Mondo Duplantis
Swedish Pole Vaulter
Not for the first time, Mondo is my pick. Last time, it was for breaking the pole vault world record for an 11th time. Now, he's done it again and he's done it in front of his home crowd for the first time ever. Magical stuff from a man who is edging closer and closer to the GOAT across all sports conversation.
JJ Spaun
US Open champion
JJ Spaun may have thought his US Open chances were over after bogeying his first six holes on Sunday. However, a dramatic 64-foot birdie on the 72nd hole sealed the deal, earning him his first major title by two shots and a cool $4.3 million payday.
Mimi Rhodes
English golfer
After three wins in her debut Ladies European Tour season, it’s an exciting week for Mimi Rhodes who is making her major debut at this week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas. The 23-year-old from Bath, is enjoying a strong start to her professional career, and will tee off with the world’s best players after receiving a special invitation to compete for a record prize fund of £9m.
