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Keely Hodgkinson competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Image by Mark Shearman

Hodgkinson headlines England Athletics U23 and U20 Championships

British Olympic and world 800m silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson (coach: Trevor Painter; club: Leigh) will be the star attraction at the England Athletics Under-23 and Under-20 Championships in Chelmsford this weekend (June 17-18).
Manchester, 18 August 2021. Chris Snook. Photograph by Mark Shearman.

Jennings and Snook claim national race walking titles

Abigail Jennings (Verity Snook) and Chris Snook (Andi Drake) took the England titles in the fierce heat of Leeds in the British Grand Prix of Race Walking over 20,000m.
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Get involved as a volunteer this summer

Have you seen our events live streamed? Have you been to one of our Championships? Have you ever thought, ‘I’d like to be involved in that event’ but don’t know how?
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Mike McFarlane: 1960-2023

England Athletics is saddened to hear of the death of Mike McFarlane. Mike was a sprinter who earned a relay medal in the 1988 Seoul Olympics plus represented England at two Commonwealth Games, taking gold in the 200m in Brisbane in 1982 and silver and bronze respectively in the 4x100 relay and 100m four years later in Edinburgh.
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England Athletics U20 and U23 Championships (17-18 June): venue update

The operators of Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre have confirmed to us that the track refurbishment work is progressing well. We are reassured that our U20 and U23 Championships on 17-18 June will be staged there as planned.
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England Athletics celebrates Global Running Day 2023
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Celebrating volunteer milestones

While National Volunteers Week provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate volunteers across the country, we wanted to create a series of assets that would allow us to recognise the achievements of volunteers all year round. That is why we have produced a series of volunteer milestone graphics for both individuals and clubs to share on social media. 
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Charlotte Payne's journey as an athlete

Last weekend saw a 20-strong team of young athletes heading to Loughborough to represent England at the inaugural Loughborough Pathway International. The team was captained by England Athletics Talent Pathway athlete Charlotte Payne (Paul Dickenson, Reading AC). Despite her tender 21 years of age, Charlotte has an impressive resume; she is the reigning British Champion and the youngest British female ever to throw the hammer over 70m. We caught up with Charlotte to learn more about how she got involved in the sport, her unique relationship with her coach Paul Dickenson and how the club system has supported her development as an athlete.
Birmingham 2 August 2022. Hannah Cockroft (England) wins the women's T33/34 100m. Photo by Mark Shearman

Thank you to our incredible volunteers

In honour of National Volunteers Week, we asked some prominent names in the sport if they had any volunteers they would like to thank for their outstanding contribution.
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The importance of volunteers

It's National Volunteers' Week! Volunteers have paved the way for the journeys of many athletes and helped them achieve and record their greatest performances. Whether a teacher, coach, club member, parent or official, this sport wouldn't exist without their contributions.