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Middle distance magic and 400m medals for England on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Youth Games

Day 2 saw English interest in the 1500m finals, men's 400m Hurdles semis, both one lap flat finals and the men's long jump final. And Day 2's session of action resulted in a 1500m bronze for Lyla Belshaw.
Loughborough 23 May 2021. Isabelle Boffey (Eng) on her way to winning the women's 800m. Photo by Mark Shearman.

Issy Boffey reflects on the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games

Despite this being her first year as a senior athlete, Issy Boffey (Luke Gunn, Enfield & Haringey/Birmingham Uni) already has an impressive list of titles to her name.  Not only did she become British Champion over four laps of the indoor track earlier this year, Issy also has multiple European gold medals to her name from both the U20 and U23 Championships.  She was also part of the winning England Team at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas.  Issy placed a fantastic 4th in the final of the 800m.
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Team England statement on long jumper, D'mitri Varlack

England Athletics (through UK Athletics) has been working with World Athletics on an eligibility issue regarding Team England long jumper D’mitri Varlack.
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Sprinters impress on Day 1 of the Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games

Day 1 of the highly anticipated athletics and para-athletics action at the Commonwealth Youth Games saw 13 of the 31 Team England athletes kick-start their campaigns and they did so in style. Team England secured a superb four medals, two gold and two silver.
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England Athletics U17 and U15 Combined Event Championships: Day 2
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England Athletics U17 and U15 Combined Event Championships: Day 1

Only the brave will predict the destination of the four gold medals and national titles on offer in Manchester, but there were more than enough amazing performances to suggest it will take something very special indeed to secure that top slot. Day one is about laying down the foundations in a Combined Events Championships and there were some pretty solid bases constructed. Day two will definitely be something to savour. Here’s why and here’s how day one unfolded:
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Perfecting the art of Championship running – Seamus Derbyshire on the Commonwealth Youth Games

The Commonwealth Youth Games are almost underway in Trinidad and Tobago and we caught up with previous medallist, Seamus Derbyshire
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Preview: England Athletics U17 and U15 Combined Event Championships

The country’s most promising combined-eventers come together in search of medals and personal bests this weekend at the England Athletics Under 17 and Under 15 Championships at the Manchester Regional Arena.
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Issy Boffey - chasing the sub two-minute barrier

This weekend, Issy Boffey (Luke Gunn, Enfield & Haringey/Birmingham Uni) broke two-minutes in the 800m, the ultimate barrier for any female athlete competing over two laps of the track.  We caught up with Issy to get her thoughts on running sub-2 for the very first time:
Leonard the Lion lines up with senior and para javelin throwers

Turning a competition into an event

A Competition and an Event are different. Each can exist without the other. However, if merged correctly, without compromising the integrity of the competition, sports events can bring both together and be used to inspire the next generation of athletes, volunteers and spectators. We feel the best way to do this is by using our competitions as a hub in the local community, putting on family friendly activities to encourage people into the stadium so they get to see and be inspired by the athletes competing. Athletics, even without the big-name stars is impressive for children to watch, I saw this first-hand last weekend.