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Oliver Downs javelin

Javelin specification changes for this summer

On 1 April the new specification for the 700g javelin came into force under World Athletics Rules (TR38.10). However, there have been reports of worldwide shortages of the new specification implements. As a consequence, World Athletics have announced a seven month period of grace where competition providers may use implements of both the old and new specifications.
Luke Sinnott T61 long jump

Team selected for Paris Para Grand Prix

The Paris Para Grand Prix is a pinnacle event on the World Para calendar and England Athletics is delighted to be sending a team for the second year running. The team features athletes with potential to represent Team England at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year as well as athletes who will be vying for selection to the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi later this year. Additionally, England Athletics are supporting para athletes coming through the Youth Talent Programme as part of this team as it provides a fantastic opportunity for learning as part of an international team.
Herts County Champs tent2000

County grant applications open

England Athletics is delighted to confirm that county associations will receive funding for a 12th consecutive year, as part of the organisation’s commitment to grassroots athletics.  Associations can apply for grants of up to £500 to improve their track and field championships, while England Athletics’ continuing investment programme will also provide grants to a number of leagues, area associations and the English Schools' AA across the coming season. 
Naana Adusei W45 200m image

“I don’t age, I evolve” – competing as a Masters athlete

We caught up with two of the women’s 200m athletes, Krystle Balogun and Naana Adusei, on their journey into masters athletics, what they love about it and their advice for anyone interested in getting involved.
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March 2025: Performance round up

Now the indoor season has drawn to a close, let’s look back on all the action from March. From Sheffield to Apeldoorn to Nanjing, English athletes have impressed on the England, European and World Indoor stage.
Daina Donnelly at Nottwil GP

Nottwil Para Grand Prix: team selected

Following the success of last year’s team trip to Nottwil, we are pleased to announce a strong team of England Talent Programme athletes selected to represent England at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland on 23-25 May.

U15/U17 Indoor Combined Event Championships and Indoor Junior Para Championships: Fantastic final action

Day 2 at the Age Group Combined Events provided the perfect conclusion to the indoor season, with European records in the masters guest races!
U17 Girls pentathlon winners

U15/U17 Indoor Combined Event Championships and Indoor Junior Para Championships: Superb season finale

The season finale started with a bang on the first day of the Age Group Combined Events and Para Championships. Read all about how the action unfolded!
Oliver Downs at 2024 indoor heptathlon

U15/U17 Indoor Combined Event Championships and Indoor Junior Para Championships: preview

After the senior and under-20 combined-eventers gathered in Sheffield, now it’s the turn of the best under-17 and under-15 all-rounders and para athletes to contest for England titles on 8-9 March. There will also be a series of 200m to 800m Masters races. Among those combined eventers entered are Molly Mills, Jasmine Nkoso, Oliver Downs and Murray Taylor, who have all been winners at these championships before.
Rebekah Hopper

Rebekah Hopper: Inspiring the next generation of female throwers

In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2025 on 8 March, we want to celebrate the inspirational women within our sport who act as role models to empower more girls to achieve their full potential. We caught up with Rebekah Hopper, a young female throws coach from Wigan at the England Age Group Indoor Championships to find out more about her journey into coaching and what she enjoys most.