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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”
Last year was the definition of a breakthrough season for Aimee Pratt. The 22-year-old set personal bests over five different distances, winning several titles on
Top Brits, Swedes and world medallists combine for Gothenburg showdown
Medallists from the World Athletics Championships will be joined by a host of British and Swedish stars for the final Folksam Grand Prix of the
McColgan joined by Judd, Baker and in-form Hodgkinson for BMC Gold Standard clash
Two-time Olympian Eilish McColgan headlines the start lists for tonight’s BMC Gold Standard Meeting in Trafford. The European 5000m silver medallist lines up in the
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
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
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
#ThrowThursday: Seven stories from British throwing this season
New talent, strong comebacks and a few moments of controversy have been the stories of the season from a British throwing point of view, with
Scott Lincoln: The long road to being a 20m shot putter
The road to 20m is one that hadn’t been successfully navigated by a British male shot putter since 2012. That was until 26-year-old Scott Lincoln
