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Birmingham 2022 100m wheelchair final

British Paralympic team selection

We are pleased to share the athletes who have been selected to represent ParalympicsGB at the Paralympic Games later this summer.
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Para Athletics Classifications explained

With a busy summer of sport ahead, we want everyone to enjoy all the action. To help you with this, we've provided a guide to help explain what all the different para classifications mean, so you can understand the different events across our sport.
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England Athletics U20/Senior Championships and Senior Para Championships: Day 3 report

As the dust settled after a sensational London Diamond League the previous afternoon, it was back to business in Birmingham at Day Three of the England Championships.
Brandon Ballard T20 1500m at Paris Grand Prix 2024

England para team success at Paris Grand Prix

A first for England Athletics - taking a team of ambulant para athletes to an international competition - was a great success. And what a place to start; at the last World Para Athletics Grand Prix of the season at Charlety Stadium before the 2024 Paralympic Games.

First athletes named for the British Paralympic team

Last week Team GB announced the very first athletes selected for this summer's Paralympic Games. With just over two months to go until the Games begin, we are proud to share that four of the ten athletes named are from England!
Calli Thackery training at Leeds Talent Hub

England Athletics Talent Hubs supporting athletes on the international stage

The summer season has well and truly started as all eyes have been on the Para Worlds in Kobe and the European Championships in Rome. The British contingent have made some very impressive statements at this early point in the season, with much more excitement still to come over the summer as they battle for spots on the Olympic and Paralympic squads. Making the world stage is without doubt an incredible achievement, and we love to support the English athletes as they run, jump, throw and push against the very best in their field. However, we are also passionate about celebrating those behind the scenes; the clubs, personal coaches, support teams, and ourselves as the membership and development body who have all contributed to their journey to success.
Nottwil GP team

England excel at debut Nottwil Para Grand Prix

This week our very first England representative para athletics team travelled to Switzerland for the Nottwil Grand Prix including the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial. Taking place over four days, the small team of five athletes had a fantastic competition including new personal bests and seasons bests!
Alison O'Riordan coaching seated throws

Seated Throws Coach Development Programme and Taster Session

In August, we're hosting our very first para throws introductory session at Lee Valley. There will be a full day event for aspiring seated throws coaches and a taster session in the afternoon for para athletes to give it a go.
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May 2024: Performance round up

With lots of places on international teams up for grabs, May saw fierce competition in every event. Read our round up of English athletes in action throughout May from track and field, the mountains and on the roads.
Tom Rutter javelin

Excellent English performances at the Pickering Memorial Throws International

The English throwing contingent were in action at the Pickering Memorial Throws International on bank holiday Monday held at Loughborough University. Showcasing some of Europe's best pathway athletes, it was an excellent event honouring the Pickering family and throwing as a whole

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