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Athletes shortlisted in the 2024 Sporting Equals Awards!

The Sporting Equals Awards are back this October, and we are excited to share that six English athletes have been nominated for their outstanding achievements. We are also proud to sponsor the Coach of the Year category at this year's edition of the Awards.
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England Athletics utilise Sport:80 Platform to elevate RunEvents programme

England Athletics have chosen the Sport:80 Platform to manage their RunEvents programme, which oversees the licensing of all road and multi-terrain events in England.
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Age Group changes: transition plan update

The Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) are today releasing further key pieces of information on how the Age Group changes will be implemented when they come into effect in 2026. This information includes the technical details related to each age group, including the specifications of throwing implements, maximum and recommended race distances on and off the track, and hurdle heights and race distances.
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Member Elected Director announcement

After the closing of the Member Elected Director nominations process, only one person has been nominated and will be confirmed at the AGM.
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Join our online research community and be rewarded for sharing your views

England Athletics have created a new online research community 'The Huddle' and we’d love you to join. This is a new online forum where members can give feedback on England Athletics’ initiatives and hot topics within the sport.
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Statement on calendar year age group calculations

As the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) continue to outline the specific ways in which Age Group changes will be implemented in April 2026, England Athletics is again putting on record its commitment to not amending to calendar year age group calculations.
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CEO Blog: August 2024

I would like to congratulate all the competing English athletes and team support staff for all that they achieved at the 2024 Olympic Games representing Team GB. And good luck to all the competing English athletes wearing a ParalympicsGB vest.

Introducing Coreen Beckford: Chair of the Officials Education Management Group

England Athletics have recently brought onboard Coreen Beckford as Chair of the Officials Education Management Group (OEMG). With a keen interest in athletics, and a qualified official herself, we are very excited to bring Coreen into this role and look forward to seeing her get stuck in.
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Leeds Talent Hub: Supporting Olympians and future stars to fulfil their potential

We recently caught up with Andi Drake to find out about the contribution of key partners, professionals and dedicated coaches in supporting Olympians and future international stars at the Leeds Talent Hub.
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Sporting Equals awards return for 2024

Athletics is looking to continue the success we have enjoyed through the Sporting Equals Awards as nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. The Sporting Equals Awards celebrate sporting excellence within ethnically diverse communities.