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Tade Ojora: British 110m hurdles champion set to be a European contender
Despite his surprise British title win in a big personal best time recently, sprint hurdler Tade Ojora says we could see better yet from him
Olympic medal-winning hammer thrower Hitchon announces retirement
Olympic medallist and hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon has announced her retirement. Hitchon became the UK record holder aged just 19 in 2011 and won bronze
Olympic champions and world record-holders set for Saturday’s Miramar Invitational
Two-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah and world record-holder Keni Harrison are among the headline names expected at this weekend’s Miramar Invitational event in Florida. The
Aimee Pratt: “He watched me run against boys and told me I could be world class”
Aimee Pratt has epitomised the word ‘breakthrough’ in recent times. The 22-year-old set personal bests over five different distances in 2019, winning a number of
Eilish McColgan and Michael Rimmer escape “horrible” car crash unharmed
European silver medallist Eilish McColgan has been involved in a sudden car crash during a holiday in India with her boyfriend and fellow athlete Michael
Edinburgh Hare and Hounds aim for four in a row at Scottish National Relays
Cumbernauld has been our regular venue for the Lindsays National XC Relay for all but the first year of the current century. And why not? The undulating grounds of
Women’s marathon world record falls in Chicago
An unbelievable run from Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei saw her win the Chicago marathon in 2:14:04 to smash Paula Radcliffe’s long-standing marathon record of 2:15:25. After
Neil Black to leave UK Athletics performance director role
Neil Black is to leave his role as UK Athletics Performance Director, the governing body has announced. Black had recently spoke out about the need
Quiz: Can you match these 2019 athletics events with where they took place?
How much do you remember from the 2019 athletics season? Enough to match these venues with the events they hosted? When you’re ready, click on
Quiz: Can you match these UK athletes with the events they do?
The task is simple. 20 British track and field athletes need matching up to the disciplines they do, be it runs, jumps or throws. Just
James Tomlinson: Teenage discus talent in the #ThrowThursday hot seat
Throw Thursday is discus day this week as one of Britain’s brightest young throwing prospects has a turn in the Vinco hot seat. 19-year-old James
Quiz: Connect Britain’s fastest sprinters with their personal bests
After Dina Asher-Smith’s British record to win silver at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha, I want to know if you can correctly pick
Quiz: Can you name the British athletes who won medals at London 2017?
Wonderful home crowds, a beautiful Olympic Stadium, and expectation for some of the greatest ever British athletes. Can you remember which Brits stood on the
IAAF deems ‘fastest loser’ inappropriate for World Championships
The term “fastest loser” has been deemed to be inappropriate by the IAAF, who are looking to move the phrase out of athletics to avoid
Quiz: Can you match these 2019 athletics events with where they took place?
How much do you remember from the 2019 athletics season? Enough to match these venues with the events they hosted? When you’re ready, click on
Quiz: Can you match these UK athletes with the events they do?
The task is simple. 20 British track and field athletes need matching up to the disciplines they do, be it runs, jumps or throws. Just
James Tomlinson: Teenage discus talent in the #ThrowThursday hot seat
Throw Thursday is discus day this week as one of Britain’s brightest young throwing prospects has a turn in the Vinco hot seat. 19-year-old James
Quiz: Connect Britain’s fastest sprinters with their personal bests
After Dina Asher-Smith’s British record to win silver at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha, I want to know if you can correctly pick
Quiz: Can you name the British athletes who won medals at London 2017?
Wonderful home crowds, a beautiful Olympic Stadium, and expectation for some of the greatest ever British athletes. Can you remember which Brits stood on the
IAAF deems ‘fastest loser’ inappropriate for World Championships
The term “fastest loser” has been deemed to be inappropriate by the IAAF, who are looking to move the phrase out of athletics to avoid
Lewis Byng: 17-year-old shot putter delighted by record-breaking rise
17-year-old Lewis Byng has no shortage of confidence or maturity. The teenage thrower was coaching himself until twelve months ago. “I didn’t really go to
Genzebe Dibaba drops out of the World Athletics Championships
Former world champion and current 1500m world record holder Genzebe Dibaba will not be competing at the World Championships this year, pulling out due to
Harry Hughes: “I know I can throw well beyond 80 metres”
For British number one javelin thrower Harry Hughes, 2019 has been an impressive breakthrough year. He is the first Brit to throw over 80 metres
British Athletics announce World Para Athletics squad
British Athletics has confirmed the 43 athletes selected to compete at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai which are being held from the 7-15
