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Women's relay in Birmingham 2001

National Relay Championships: then and now

Elaine Larkins is Chair of Peterborough and Nene Valley Athletics Club, a former bronze medallist over 100 metres at the English Schools' AA and a gold medallist at the National Relay Championships in the 4x100m in 1971. And it’s that race, which saw four young athletes from Bury and Radcliffe AC fly to glory all those years ago and helped forge a lifelong passion for the sport.
Manchester International trophy

Manchester International: preview

After a successful championship season so far, the final weekend of the England Athletics programme gets under way with the return of the Manchester International.
Chris Jones by hammer cage

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.
Olympic 4x400m mixed relay team

Inspired by Paris relay medals?

Are your club members inspired by Team GB's performance in the relays at the Paris Olympics? Would they like to be the relay stars of the future? Why not enter a club team for the National Relay Championships 2024?
U17 men's decathlon podium - Pat Isaacs

England Athletics Age Group Combined Events Champs: Day Two, Model Performers

Day two at the Age Group Combined Events Championships provided some very close competitions and new national champions crowned.
Women's two 4x400m relay teams from U20 International

England Athletics Age Group Combined Events Champs and U20 Home Countries International: Battle of the ages

The sun was shining in Eton as the England under-20 athletes and age group combined event athletes battled it out with national titles and team points on offer.
laptop for webinar

Free 'Talk About' network sessions for club coaches

England Athletics is pleased to announce a series of free online sessions aimed specifically at newly qualified and developing coaches. The 'Talk About' network sessions will cover a wide range of topics within the jumps, throws, speed, endurance and youth disciplines, and provide a platform to bring together like-minded coaches to share their knowledge and experience.
Molly Mills long jump

England Athletics Age Group Combined Events Champs and U20 Home Countries International: preview

After last month’s England Championships in various age groups, it is next the turn of the under 17 and under 15 combined eventers as they compete for national titles. Meanwhile, held with this event on the Saturday will be an under 20 international featuring England A and B teams taking on those representing Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as guest athletes.
Lauren Russell U20 British Mountain Running Champion

Junior team announced for Mountain Running Home International

Following selection trials last month, England Athletics is pleased to announce that 4 strong mountain running teams will travel to Ireland on 14 September, with high hopes of retaining the Edinburgh Trophy (overall team trophy).
Calli Thackery training at Leeds Talent Hub

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.