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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.
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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.
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Outstanding Olympic marathon performance for Cairess

After a long ten days of athletics action, the true endurance test of the marathon acted as the perfect conclusion.
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Days 9-10 at the Olympic Games

Day 9 saw the conclusion of the women's heptathlon, the 4x100m relay finals and a British record in the women's 400m final. Day 10 kicked off with the men's marathon followed by the final action in the Stade de France with more relay success for Team GB.
Sara Willhoit mountain running

Mountain running team selected for Nasego World Cup

We are pleased to announce a team selected to compete at the 2024 Nasego Mountain Running World Cup in Italy (the Trofeo Nasego Corsa in Montagna) on 31 August to 1 September.
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Podcast Heritage Special: the making of Chariots of Fire

The England Athletics podcast has produced a special heritage-focused series all about the making of the film Chariots of Fire. Renowned former national coach Tom McNab, who previously conducted a series of interviews for our Coaching Voices series - is back in time to mark the centenary of the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.

Stunning silver for Matt Hudson-Smith - Days 7 & 8 at the Olympic Games

As the athletics action reaches the final days at the Olympic Games, the action doesn't stop with the 400m final and heptathlon hopes.