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Commonwealth Youth Games Team Update

Mia Walker has been called up to Team England’s Athletics squad for the upcoming Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games to compete in the 400m Hurdles.
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England Athletics Senior and Para Open Championships Report – Day 2

Day two was all about applying the finishing touches whether that was for the domestic season as a whole or for anyone advancing from the qualifying rounds of day one. And as ever, at an event of this stature, it was all very much about the head-to-head competition rather than chasing times or performances. And that in turn created a day of exciting competition which included a touch of drama here and there, all the way to the final act – the men’s shot.

England Athletics Senior and Para Open Championships Report - Day 1

The next generation of athletes keen to continue their journey to the top were in Chelmsford to compete for the national titles on offer and put the finishing touches to their seasons. This is an event all about head-to-head competition and getting it right on the day and it was great to see just that all day long. From the very first event early in the morning - the hammer - to the 100m in the afternoon it would take a performance of the highest order to secure gold.
Birmingham 5 August 2022. Abigail Irozuru (England). Photo by Mark Shearman

Preview: England Athletics Senior & Para Open Championships, Chelmsford, July 22-23

Olympian and Commonwealth Games athlete from Birmingham 2022 Abigail Irozuru is among the names due to compete in Chelmsford this weekend, while the likes of Yemi Mary John, Sam Reardon, Kenneth Ikeji, Lucy Hadaway, Michael Jenkins, and Zara Obamakinwa will be looking to build on recent good form. A few of those competing over the two days have a chance of putting themselves in line for selection for next month’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, with Sunday representing the final deadline for qualifying marks.
World Para Athletics Championships - Women 100m top 3

Terrific 29 medals for GB at the World Para Athletics Championships

Just one year out from the Paralympic Games in Paris, the World Championships acted as a perfect taster of what is to come next year in the Charlety Stadium.
Kare Adenegan wheelchair racer

Podcast #52: World Para Champs special and Commonwealth Youth Games preview

This podcast is a World Para Athletics Championships special, with three of the nation's accomplished stars all joining host Alex Seftel to talk about everything from best career moments to challenges they have overcome. This episode also marks the announcement of Englan
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English Schools athletes competing in the footsteps of Commonwealth heroes

Last week the English Schools Track and Field Championships returned to Birmingham for the 92nd edition. We spoke to some of English Schools past and present.
Phoebe Gill U15/U17 champs 2023. Photo by Mark Shearman

Holmes’ legacy inspires Commonwealth Youth Games athlete

Double Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Dame Kelly Holmes is an inspiration to one young athlete hoping to prove this summer that she also has what it takes to win on an international stage.
Sam Bennett and Jack Sumners with medals from the Commonwealth Youth Games 2017

Commonwealth Youth Games – a history

With the Commonwealth Youth Games fast approaching, excitement is building in the Team England Camp!  After weeks, months and years of hard work, the team are busy putting together the finishing touches for August and the athletes are working with their coaches to find those extra one percents. 
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Coach's pride after para-athlete nominated for 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

The coach of para-athlete Rosie Porter has spoken of her immense pride following her nomination for Team England at the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.