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Peter Matthews with Kath Merry at 2018 Hall of Fame.

Peter Matthews: 1945-2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of world-renowned athletics statistician, author, and broadcaster Peter Matthews.
Blackheath YDL Upper winners 2023

YDL: an enthralling weekend of track and field

The Manchester Regional Arena was the backdrop for an enthralling weekend of track and field featuring some of the country’s younger club athletes. And it was Blackheath who retained their titles in both the upper and lower age-group competitions with a points score of 819 and 662, respectively.

Jon Mason: 1975-2023

England Athletics and the worldwide athletics community are shocked and saddened to report the untimely death of Jon Mason, one of Britain’s top technical officials at the age of 48.
Young athletes racing on a track. Credit Aleksandra Szmigiel.

Age group change consultation: webinars announced

As part of a UK-wide consultation with the sport on the proposed introduction of new age groups from April 2024., Welsh Athletics and England Athletics are hosting a series of webinars where we will share more detail of the research, rationale and options for implementation.
Girls running for YDL

Youth Development League (YDL) National Finals 2023

The Manchester Regional Arena will provide the backdrop for this weekend’s Youth Development League (YDL) National Finals 2023. Clubs from across the country will be competing in two age groups, lower or upper, on Saturday and Sunday.
Welsh International Team

65 medals for the England teams at the Welsh Athletics International

Athletes represented England at the Welsh International, securing 65 medals!
Keely Hodgkinson World Championships medal ceremony

Three medals for Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the final day at the World Championships

Catch up with all of the action from the final day at the World Championships in Budapest.
Mia Walker winning Age Group Championships

England Athletics U17 and U15 and Para Championships: Day 2 report
Ben Pattison in World Championships semi-final

Brilliant bronzes for Ben Pattison and the women’s 4x100m relay: Days 7-8 at the World Championships

After a fantastic week at the World Championships so far, the penultimate day was outstanding for the Brits.

England Athletics U17 and U15 and Para Championships: day 1 report

Two Championships best performances headline an exciting day at the England Age Group Championships.