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Kick-starting the season at County Champs

This weekend marked a major milestone in the athletics calendar, as County Championships across England took place. With the majority of the country bathed in glorious May sunshine, the championships provided a fantastic showcase of athletic ability, as well as dedication from the teams of volunteers at each venue, without whom such events simply could not take place.
Shaun Burrows sprint at Commonwealth Games

England para teams selected for Nottwil and Paris Grand Prix

We are pleased to announce that we will be sending two England para teams to the upcoming Nottwil Grand Prix in Switzerland and Paris Grand Prix next month.
England U20 team at Trofeo Opitergium 2024

England triumph at Trofeo Opitergium Road Race

This week the England under-20 contingent was in action at the Trofeo Opitergium Road Race taking place in the beautiful Italian town of Oderzo against seven strong European teams. Spectacular to watch, the race takes place over a series of 1km loops, with the teams completing ten laps during the 10km race. Despite not taking place at the peak of summer, the athletes still had to contend with very humid conditions which affected some in the latter stages.
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Partnership extension with Roster Athletics

England Athletics is delighted to announce we have signed a new three year partnership agreement with Roster Athletics to continue providing their innovative online entry and competition management platform to all of our affiliated clubs, leagues, associations and event organisers.
Joe Steward mountain running at Skiddaw

Athletes summit Skiddaw to claim England Championship success

The Senior England Mountain Running Championships took place on 19 April at the UK Up Hill Only Mountain Championship and trial for the European Off Road Running Championships. Many of the UK's best hill runners were joined by experienced road athletes to tackle the 6.4k route which climbed the 905m from Dodd Wood to the summit of one of the UK's most iconic mountains, Skiddaw.
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Additional Para places added to the School Games National Finals

After working with the Youth Sport Trust and the event organisers of the 2024 School Games National Finals, we have managed to secure a further 16 Para places at this year’s School Games National Finals.
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Performance round up: April 2024

Throughout April there was lots of talent on show from England athletes on the road and in the mountains. From team camaraderie at the ERRA Road Relay Championships to Olympic qualification at the London Marathon 2024 it has been a great month in athletics and running.
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North East Counties adopting a different approach

Changing behaviours in athletes, and the reduction in frequent travel has meant those in the northeast of England have had to think differently about their competition offering in the region.
England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

Podcast #62: CEO looks ahead to 2024 outdoor season

In the latest episode of the England Athletics Podcast, our CEO Chris Jones sits down with host Alex Seftel to look ahead to the 2024 season and discuss priorities within the sport.They talk about changes being made this year, including innovation within competition formats, given England Athletics' decision to trial a three-day format for national championships.
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Championship season is just around the corner

When it comes to high-performing athletes, we know that the one percents make all the difference. And that is why we have chosen to do things a little differently at the England Athletics Championships this summer. To give athletes that competitive edge when they come to compete. So, what have we changed?