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Commonwealth Games 2026 athlete selection day

First athletes named for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

England Athletics is delighted to announce the first athletes joining Team England for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Moyo Stumpenhusen at winter long throws

Youth Talent Programme team to take on the elite in Germany

We are pleased to announce an England team comprised entirely of athletes on our Youth Talent Programme for the well-established Halle Throws event in Germany. It's the first time a YTP team have been selected and they hope to make their mark at this historic throwing competition - and hopefully gain selection standards and rankings for the European U18 or World U20 championships.
Cameron Corbishley at La Coruna race walk.

England team set to represent at World Athletics Race Walking Challenge

As a prestigious event on the calendar, England Athletics is thrilled to be sending a team to Madrid for the first time to compete at the World Athletics Race Walking Challenge. The timing of the event, on 31 May, provides a great opportunity for our athletes who are looking for Commonwealth Games qualification and the chance to compete at Junior international championships this year.
Dip for finish line at 2024 Relay Championships

A new vision for track and field - group discusses pilot hubs

Work to develop a new vision for track and field in the UK has taken an important next step, with the first collaborative meeting now bringing together people from across the sport to explore how the vision could be delivered in practice.
Lewis Capes shot put at Pickering Throws Memorial 2024

Key progress update from the Field Events Focus Group

We are delighted to share an update on the progress of the Field Events Focus Group after a year since launch in January 2025.
March 2026 performance round up graphic

March 2026: Performance round up

March wrapped up the 2026 indoor track and field action on both a domestic and world stage. With strong performances across the board this indoor season, we cannot wait for outdoors to begin! Catch up on our competition highlights from this month in our March performance round up.
Mary Rand with her Hall of Fame award

Mary Rand: 1940-2026

England Athletics are saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Rand, the first British female athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. Mary was one of the earliest inductees into our Hall of Fame, as a testament to her enormous contribution to athletics. "Mary was an inspiration for other athletes who followed in her footsteps and was a generational talent, hugely respected for her achievements both here in the UK and across the sporting world. She will be missed greatly." 

Strong team selected for Nottwil Grand Prix

We are pleased to announce a strong team of England Talent Programme athletes selected to represent England at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland on 21-23 May 2026. Renowned for its exceptionally fast track and world-class competition, the Nottwil Grand Prix is a key event in the para-athletics calendar, offering athletes an ideal environment to achieve personal bests and challenge top international competitors. The selected athletes will compete across various distances, aiming to build on their previous successes and gain valuable international experience.

Rossendale Harriers – nurturing older teenage athletes to retain talent 

Rossendale Harriers have been working hard to improve the retention of older teenage athletes in the club and help aid the transition to senior athletes. 

Windsor Slough Eton and Hounslow AC - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month - March

Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow AC, our latest England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month, are committed to providing an environment that is welcoming to all, and is a fun, positive environment for athletes.