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Peter Lee

Peter Lee: 1941-2023

We are sad to hear of the death of Peter Lee, our National Volunteer Award winner for Official of the Year in 2010. Peter had officiated at the highest level for many years and was also a long-serving County Officials' Secretary for Hertfordshire and an Officiating Tutor.
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New Year's Honours for athletes and volunteers

Inspirational figures from across athletics and the running community led the New Year Honours List for 2024 with recognition for Olympians, and those driving the sport forward at grassroots level as coaches and officials - and we’d like to offer a huge congratulations to all!
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Our year in pictures

As the new year edges ever closer, it’s time to pause and take a look back at some of the fantastic athletics and running moments of the last twelve months. Take a look at our 2023 photo album!
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Season's Greetings to all of our Athletics and Running family

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a very happy festive period and hope that you find time for athletics and running between the festivities.
Edwin Bellamy

Edwin Bellamy: 1944-2023

It is with great sadness that Eng;and Athletics share the news that one of Barton And District AC founder members Edwin Bellamy has passed away. Edwin was one of the hard working athletics officials who has been actively associated with athletics, Barton and District AC, Humber Athletics and National Athletics for over 60 years.
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A big THANK YOU from all at England Athletics

As we look towards 2024, we would first like to pause and say huge thank you to everyone in the athletics and running family who make our sport fantastic. Whether you are a coach, volunteer, official, athlete, organiser, committee member, runner or leader, we couldn’t do it without you and thank you for your vital contributions throughout the year.
Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson: 1950-2023

England Athletics is sad to pass on the news from his daughter that Alan Johnson passed away after a short illness. 
Lydia Kelly officiating

Lydia Kelly: How officiating can boost self-belief

We caught up with North West Inspiring Official award winner Lydia Kelly to discuss her officiating journey and advice to others looking to get involved.
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Innovation at England Athletics

England Athletics is always looking to bring new ideas to the table to enhance the experience of everyone involved in our sport and 2023 has been a particularly creative year.  Take a look at some of the innovative work that has taken place and helped us make huge positive strides forward in all key focus areas of the England Athletics strategy.
Gary Shaughnessy delivers a speech at the Personal Best Foundation launch dinner.

Blog from our Chair and CEO

On behalf of everyone at England Athletics, we wanted to thank you all for everything that you have committed to our great sport during 2023. We also wish you and your close ones a very happy holiday season, and hope you are able to recharge your batteries ahead of an action packed 2024 athletics and running season across England.

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