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Amber Anning with mum Mel

Podcast #74: Amber Anning's mum Mel on bringing up a world champion

What's it like to bring up and support an athlete with a dream of becoming a global champion? In the latest England Athletics Podcast, Amber Anning's mum Mel gives a parent's view on their journey together, including the recent indoor season in which she won world indoor 400m gold in Nanjing.
April 2025 performance round up graphic

April 2025: Performance round up

With tens of thousands of people taking to the streets of both London and Manchester at the weekend to complete the marathon distance to finish April’s athletics action strong, let’s look back at some highlights from April in our round up. From new British records to team camaraderie at the Road Relays, April has been full of excitement.
Manchester marathon signage and building

Manchester marathon sees 2025 England champions crowned

The racing was as hot as the weather on Sunday as 36,000 people pounded the streets of Manchester for the 2025 Manchester Marathon.  This year the race had a new route, finishing on Oxford Road in front of the spectacular University of Manchester. Crowds lined the streets as the runners set off from Old Trafford under a cloudless blue sky.  The race was also the setting for the England Athletics Marathon Championships
Matthew Pickerling wins U20 National cross country 2025

England team selected for European Under 20 Trofeo Opitergium Road Race

England Athletics is delighted to announce the team selected to compete at the European Under 20 Road Race at the Trofeo Opitergium on 1 May. The race will see the England teams competing against some of Europe's best Under 20 athletes in a team competition over 5k and 10k.
Thomas Preston at national cross country 2024

England Under 20 team announced for Cardiff 5k

England Athletics are pleased to announce the team for the Cardiff 5k which will take place on Sunday 4 May. Last year's high quality field saw six personal bests from the England team members so this is regarded as a great development opportunity. The year the event is also the Welsh 5k championships so there is sure to be the usual fantastic atmosphere plus many athletes striving for their best performances.

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London Regional Council meeting

Regional Council network updates

England Athletics recently welcomed a number of new Regional Councillors to our Regional Council network, details of whom have been updated on our Regional Council web pages. The election process which culminated in the appointment of the new Councillors also saw a host of former Councillors come to the end of their terms in the role.
Oliver Downs javelin

Javelin specification changes for this summer

On 1 April the new specification for the 700g javelin came into force under World Athletics Rules (TR38.10). However, there have been reports of worldwide shortages of the new specification implements. As a consequence, World Athletics have announced a seven month period of grace where competition providers may use implements of both the old and new specifications.
Kerry Newell at Cirencester AC

Kerry Newell: An athletics coach passing on her knowledge to the next generation 

We caught up with Kerry Newell, coach developer at England Athletics, at a recent club visit to Cirencester AC to find out more about her coaching journey and invaluable advice for new coaches. 
3 officials with clipboards

Playing a part in greatness. Officials - the unsung heroes of athletics 

When you see the golden moments at championships, whether they be world records at the Olympic Games or a personal best at an England Championships, it is the officials who make those opportunities possible - working hard in the background to make sure things work like clockwork. From looking at the picture of a race in photofinish to measuring a triple jump, there are so many different officiating roles out there at grassroots and national level for officials to get involved with.