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Boro Runners - Coach Ben Palmer explaining the session

Shaping the future of coaching in England Athletics

England athletics continues to make significant strides in developing a modern, supportive and future-focused coaching system. Across coach education, digital transformation and long-term pathways, recent developments are already having a positive impact - with much more to come in 2026.  
Tara Simpson-Sullivan hammer throw

Inaugural regional winter throws sets the standard

The inaugural North and Midlands Winter Long Throws Championships saw PBs, National Standards and a Commonwealth Games qualification mark set Over 90 athletes (including five para-athletes) entered this pilot competition with only six not competing, despite the threat of poor weather. There is clearly an appetite for an event at this level at this time of year.
Masters training day in St Ives

Excellent top tips at Masters winter training day

The latest Masters workshop in St Ives (Cambs) attracted athletes from far and wide, including Folkestone, Weston-super-Mare, Stockport and Southport. The day started with an outline of the Masters programme and 2026 qualification opportunities for England athletes. Jana Wilkins delivered a session on 'nutrition for masters athletes' and rogramme co-ordinator Chris Hollinshead delivered a group training session on the track.
Sophie Power at National Running Show

Podcast #82: Sophie Power a role model to ultra-runners and women globally

The latest episode of the England Athletics Podcast features a fascinating interview with Sophie Power, who is a role model for ultra-runners and women around the world. In conversation with England Athletics' Barry Hopkins at the National Running Show, Power talks about the moments that have shaped her inspiring career-to-date.
Malcolm Rogers

Malcolm Rogers: 1944-2026

England Athletics is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, colleague and top technical official Malcolm Rogers. He will be greatly missed by the sport. Malcolm was one of the best athletics officials in Britain and the world for more than 50 years. Recognised with an MBE in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours, he was central to great athletics events and even recently had been assisting the Birmingham 2026 organising committee plan for this summer’s European Championships.
Pole Vaulter blurry

Update on ESAA decision around age groups

England Athletics can provide the following update with regards to the English Schools Athletics Association’s (ESAA’s) position on the implementation of the upcoming age group changes on 1 April 2026, and how this position affects the award of a competition grant. 
Leila Newth triple jump medallist

U15/U17/U20 Indoor Championships - Day 2: Super Sunday

Day two of the England U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships never fails to deliver when it comes to upsets, formbook victories, drama and, of course on more than one occasion, high emotion.

U15/U17/U20 Indoor Championships - Day 1: a world class start to the weekend

Day 1 of the England Athletics U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships, powered by Citroën, saw a string of superb performances in eight intense, action-packed hours of world class action. 
Wakefield track

Track and Field Rater is live!

UK Athletics (UKA) has launched a Track & Field Rater (TFR) to provide users of athletics facilities with a ‘one stop shop’ for rating track and field facilities and equipment. 
Divine Iheme

The battle of the age groups! England U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships preview 

World best in his age group, Divine Iheme, is set to star in the 60m, while Shaikira King, Otis Poole and Celine Obinna-Alo are among some of the other highly promising athletes due to appear at these second England Athletics championships of the year - 7-8 February at the EIS in Sheffield.