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British hurdlers with four golds at European Masters Champs - Athletics Weekly

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Your day two report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

British hurdlers were in fine form and took home four gold medals 🇬🇧

Great Britain move up to second in the medal table behind Germany in Madeira On the second day of competition in the European Masters Championships on Frida ...

The edge of human endeavour - Athletics Weekly

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In the 400m final at the World Athletics Championships, two women broke the 48-second barrier ⚡️

Olympic and double world 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu breaks down and analyses that race from Tokyo 🇯🇵

The women’s 400m final in Tokyo produced extraordinary performances that showed the event has moved on to a different level. Former Olympic champion Christi ...

Femke Bol to switch from 400m hurdles to 800m - Athletics Weekly

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Femke Bol to switch from 400m hurdles to 800m.

In a major career change, the Dutch athlete will move to the 800m on a permanent basis from next season.

In a major career change, the Dutch athlete will move to the 800m on a permanent basis from next season. Femke Bol has announced she is switching from the 4 ...

Golds for Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams at European Masters Champs - Athletics Weekly

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Your day one report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams all secure golds, with GB claiming ten medals overall 🇬🇧

Success for Great Britain in both the 10,000m and the javelin throw in Madeira Great Britain secured three golds and ten medals on the opening day of compet ...

Golds for Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams at European Masters Champs - Athletics Weekly

Athletics Weekly @athleticsweekly.com · 1d

Your day one report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams all secure golds, with GB claiming ten medals overall 🇬🇧

Success for Great Britain in both the 10,000m and the javelin throw in Madeira Great Britain secured three golds and ten medals on the opening day of compet ...

Jake Wightman: "I still believed that I had this in me" - Athletics Weekly

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"Even when I initially crossed that line in the final, I was like: ‘Ah, I didn't win it’, that was my initial thought. Then it's like: ‘No, I haven't lost here'."

Jake Wightman talks through how he secured a 1500m silver medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 🥈

The 2022 champion came so close to winning another 1500m world title but he is only feeling grateful and positive about his Tokyo experience Jake Wightman h ...

"This was my last dance" - Marco Airale - Athletics Weekly

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"There were decisions made during the season that I could see were a sacrifice for her but she just said: ‘Okay’."

Marco Airale talks through how he coached Amy Hunt to a 200m silver medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 🥈

The Italian sprints coach feared he may have to give up the job he loved, but going all in with British talent Amy Hunt has paid off - and brought success o ...

Puma Manchester Half Marathon Preview - Athletics Weekly

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Jonny Mellor, Lily Partridge and Charlotte Purdue headline this year's Puma Manchester Half Marathon.

The event also incorporates the England Athletics Half Marathon Championships.

Puma Manchester Half Marathon Preview

Seventh in medal table for GB at World Para Athletics Champs - Athletics Weekly

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Seventh in medal table for Great Britain and NI at World Para Athletics Championships.

Hannah Cockroft led the way with three gold medals, while there were many first time world medallists in New Delhi.

Hannah Cockroft led the way with three gold medals, while there were many first time world medallists in New Delhi Great Britain and NI finished seventh in ...

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Introducing our October front cover 🥁

We look back at a memorable edition of the World Athletics Championships, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the key figures who were at the heart of the action in Tokyo 🇯🇵

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Who, what and when guide: 2025 European Masters Championships - Athletics Weekly

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Who, what and when guide: 2025 European Masters Championships.

An incredible 550 British athletes will be competing at the championships in Madeira (October 8-19).

An in-depth preview of the this year's edition of the event, including which athletes to watch out for and how to keep in touch with all the action. An ...

Yismaw Dillu shatters six-year-old course record at Cardiff Half - Athletics Weekly

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Ethiopia's Yismaw Dillu shattered Leonard Langat's six-year-old course record at the Cardiff Half.

In our latest road round-up, Laura Muir also won her first 10km since 2011 at the Kielder Marathon.

It was a busy weekend in the distance running world across the UK as we bring you our latest round-up. OYSHO CARDIFF HALF-MARATHON, South Wales, October 5 C ...

Cambridge & Coleridge and Vale Royal triumph at English National Road Relays - Athletics Weekly

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Cambridge & Coleridge and Vale Royal triumph at English National Road Relays.

There are first time winners in both the men's six-stage and women's four-stage ERRA National Road Relays at Sutton Park.

There are first time winners in both the men's six-stage and women's four-stage ERRA National Road Relays at Sutton Park ENGLISH ROAD RUNNING ASSO ...

Khairi Bejiga edges out Maxime Chaumeton at tRUNsylvania 10K - Athletics Weekly

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Khairi Bejiga edges out Maxime Chaumeton at tRUNsylvania 10K in Brasov.

Men's race sees two athletes dip under 27 minutes for 10km, while Medina Eisa continues 100% record on roads in 2025.

Men's race sees two athletes dip under 27 minutes for 10km, while Medina Eisa continues 100% record on roads in 2025. In one of the best finishes to a ...

Reece Prescod on his decision to retire from athletics - Athletics Weekly

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“Sometimes as an athlete, you’re a bit of a conveyor belt. When’s the next champs? When’s the next team? You just don’t stop. People tend to forget what you’ve done.”

Reece Prescod talks through why he made the decision to retire from athletics and the ups/downs of his sprinting career.

After choosing to retire earlier this year, the former British 100m champion reflects on his decision to stop competing at 29. During the summer, Reece Pres ...

Grand Slam Track: where did it all go wrong? - Athletics Weekly

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Grand Slam Track: where did it all go wrong?

Back in the 1990s, Michael Johnson was once owed money by British Athletics and he reacted by boycotting its track meets.

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Michael Johnson was once owed money by British Athletics and he reacted by boycotting its track meets. Michael Johnson has thanked athletes for their patien ...

Three-year coaching ban for Andy Young due to serious misconduct - Athletics Weekly

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Andy Young, who coached Laura Muir and Jemma Reekie, among others, has received a three-year ban for serious misconduct.

A UKA independent disciplinary panel ruled that his “conduct exerted pressure sufficient to vitiate the athletes’ free will.”

Scottish coach who guided Laura Muir and Jemma Reekie, among others, found guilty of manipulative behaviour and ignoring athlete welfare and medical advice ...

Harry Styles' marathon media coverage is a sign of the times - Athletics Weekly

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Harry Styles' marathon media coverage is a sign of the times.

Pop star attracts huge amount of publicity for his sub-three-hour marathon but isn't it all a bit over-the-top?

Pop star attracts huge amount of publicity for his sub-three-hour marathon but isn't it all a bit over-the-top? The media obsession with celebrity stor ...

World Athletics Champs, Tokyo, in pictures - Athletics Weekly

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The Tokyo World Athletics Championships in pictures.

On hot and humid days or during torrential rain showers, the world's greatest athletes were at their photogenic best in the Japanese capital.

On hot and humid days or during torrential rain showers, the world's greatest athletes were at their photogenic best in the Japanese capital. If you&#0 ...

Clubs battle for honours at the English area road relays - Athletics Weekly

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Clubs battle for honours at the English area road relays.

Several thousand athletes in action as Northern event unfolds in Leigh with Southern relays at Aldershot and Midlands races in Sutton Park.

Several thousand athletes in action as Northern event unfolds in Leigh with Southern relays at Aldershot and Midlands races in Sutton Park. NORTH OF ENGLAND ...

Botswana and USA take 4x400m relay titles on final day in Tokyo - Athletics Weekly

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone anchors US to women's 4x400m victory in Tokyo.

Botswana also edged out the USA and South Africa in a thrilling men's final.

Botswana edged out the USA in a thrilling men's final as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone anchored the American women to a championship record. On the final d ...

Anna Hall gets to savour that winning feeling at last - Athletics Weekly

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Anna Hall gets to savour that winning feeling at last.

American lands first global heptathlon title, while Kate O'Connor makes history and Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares bronze.

American lands first global heptathlon title, while O'Connor makes history and Johnson-Thompson shares bronze. Anna Hall put her injury troubles of the ...

Pichardo’s final leap seals thrilling triple jump win in Tokyo - Athletics Weekly

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Pedro Pichardo’s final leap seals thrilling triple jump win in Tokyo.

Andrea Dallavalle’s late surge nearly overturned Pichardo’s lead, but the Olympic champion’s final jump secured global victory.

Andrea Dallavalle’s late surge nearly overturned Pedro Pichardo’s lead, but the Olympic champion’s final jump secured global victory. Pedro Pichardo showed ...

DQ drama can't spoil Benjamin's golden moment - Athletics Weekly

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DQ drama can't spoil Rai Benjamin's golden moment.

Olympic champion claims 400m hurdles world title after ruling is overturned, while Bol adds another honour to her list.

Olympic champion claims 400m hurdles world title after ruling is overturned, while Bol adds another honour to her list. The men’s and women’s 400m hurdles f ...