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Blog: England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones looks back on another successful track and field season and also forward to future plans for England Athletics, whilst sharing updates on our programmes and competitions.
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Podcast #78: World Championships, World Paras and European Masters preview

In the latest England Athletics Podcast, heptathlete Jade O'Dowda and hammer thrower Jake Norris speak at the Manchester International, previewing the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this month. Hannah Cockroft and Bebe Jackson also join to look forward to the World Para Athletics Championships, which are taking place in New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October. Finally, Rebecca Perry tells us about her bid to take on the heptathlon at next month's European Masters Athletics Championships in Madeira. Perry, who is also a lawyer and mother to twins, was originally known as a sprinter, before taking an extended break from the sport seven years ago.
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Update on ESAA decision around Age Groups

England Athletics can share the following update regarding the English Schools’ Athletics Association’s (ESAA) current position of deciding against the implementation of the new age groups in its competitions effective from 1 April 2026.
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Impressive performances from England Combined Eventers

Over the weekend, ten talented athletes had the honour of representing England at the Mary Peters Athletics Track in Belfast. Renowned for its heritage and world-class facilities, the venue provided an ideal backdrop for a series of impressive performances across decathlon and heptathlon against the other Home Nations.
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A superb summer season! August 2025: Performance round up

August has been electric on the track, road, and mountains, with top athletes lighting up Alexander Stadium and England teams shining in the Home Countries Internationals. Dive into the highlights from our Age Group & Relay Championships, the UK Athletics Championships, Manchester International and much more.
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Manchester International: Season’s finale

With prize money as well as world ranking points available, this year’s Manchester International provided a suitably memorable finale to what has been a fabulous domestic season. And for a select few it also provided the chance to apply the finishing touches to their World Champs preparations.

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Ellen Barber on the podium at England Senior Championships

Podcast #77: Ellen Barber's unique combination of heptathlon, horse riding and architecture

Recently-crowned England heptathlon champion Ellen Barber joins the latest England Athletics Podcast to talk about her many talents that extend beyond track and field.
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Top tips for athletes and parents to prepare for age group changes

From 1 April 2026, the age groups in which young athletes compete will change from U13, U15, U17 and U20, as is currently the case, to U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20. These changes are grounded in a desire to support athletes with their progression through the sport.
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Topping the podium together: 2025 England Athletics Relay Championships

Under the heat of the August sunshine, Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium came alive with electrifying energy as clubs from across the country gathered for the 2025 England Athletics Relay Championships. Hear the winning athletes’ perspectives on competing as a team and the difference the support of the crowd can make.