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Thomas Röhler and Mark Hoile at javelin masterclass

Olympian bringing the javelin community together with outstanding masterclass

Last week the UK javelin community had the privilege of working with the 2016 Olympic Javelin Champion Thomas Röhler. This was the third time he had visited (the last time was in 2019) and this was by far the most successful masterclass in the last decade - with 114 athletes and 40 coaches over the three days at Loughborough University.
Isla Pain at 2026 heptathlon

England's best combined eventers to take on Sweden

After the successful partnership with Swedish Athletics for this team trip last year, England will be sending a team to compete against the best Swedish combined event athletes at their national championships on the 7 and 8 February. With the England Championships acting as the trial event, the selected team have shown fantastic form finishing in the top positions in their age group. We have a great mix of debut athletes and experienced seniors, all hoping to continue their positive start to the indoor season.
Elgoibar junior women running

Strong performances from England at Elgoibar cross country

The annual Elgoibar cross country was later this season to allow for the World Cross in Florida the weekend before. The damp drizzle and low clouds over the mountains didn't stop the excited crowds waiting for another great day of racing at this iconic Gold Series Cross Country in the picturesque village of Elgoibar, Northern Spain.
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England Athletics and Athletics Weekly officially launch new Club of the Month partnership

In partnership with Athletics Weekly, England Athletics is delighted to launch our brand new Club of the Month feature video series.
Jessica Gibbon wins Roeselare cross country 2024

Team announced for EnergyVision CrossCup de Hannut

The EnergyVision CrossCup de Hannut is an annual cross‑country running event held in Hannut, located in the Belgian province of Liège. Recognised as a permit meeting by the European Athletic Association, it regularly draws leading athletes from across Europe and Africa. An England team travel to Belgium in most seasons to compete at a range of venues that align with the England Cross Country schedule. The classic Belgian course - twisting, winding, and raced over multiple laps - will provide a familiar but demanding test for our athletes once again.
Joe Appiah officiating at SEAA championships

Joe Appiah – more than an MBE

Joe Appiah was recently recognised in the New Year Honours with an MBE for services to Sport, to Public Health and Public Service. But, as with many of our volunteers, there’s more to the man than an MBE. We spoke to Joe to find out how he got involved with athletics and his journey to becoming a masters champion and multiple record holder, a performance coach and a Level 3 technical official.

Supporting clubs across the country through the winter months - Club Support round-up

We're revamping our Club Support round-ups, with a new quarterly update bringing you one key Club Support story from each region. This time, we'll be updating you on how our Club Support team were helping clubs with development matters during October and December 2025.
Lewis Church - Senior Combined Events 2026

Senior, U20 Combined Events, Para and Walk Championships – Day 2, a great Sunday for Church

Day two at the England Senior, U20 Combined Events, Walks and Para Championships did not disappoint with personal bests across the multi-events at this early point in the season.
U20 Women's Combined Events Championships 2026

Senior, U20 Combined Events, Para and Walk Championships - Day 1, record start to the indoor season!

The England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Event Championships - incorporating the Senior Para and Walk Championships got under way with Swansea’s Matilda Quick crowned the first national champion of the year.
Trainign session at Birchfield Harriers

Birchfield Harriers - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month - January

As part of our new England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month features, we took a look at life at Birchfield Harriers including the history of the club and its home, the Alexander Stadium, as well as speaking to the coach who introduced Matthew Hudson-Smith to athletics.