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Preview: England Athletics U20/Senior Championships and Senior Para Championships.

The first championships of the England Athletics summer championships series brings in a new-look three-day timetable format this weekend - running from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July. Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium hosts an event which combines the U20, U23 and senior championships, para championships and the returning CAU Inter-Counties Championships.
Whole stadium image at English Schools 2024. Alexander Stadium, Birmingham

POV: Team manager at English Schools 2024

The English Schools Track and Field Championships are a highlight in the athletics calendar for many young athletes. Teams from over 40 counties came together in Birmingham over the weekend to compete for national schools’ titles. We caught up with two team managers to discuss their experiences and highlights from this event.
Men's sprint at Crystal Palace Grand Prix in 2000

Crystal Palace to celebrate 60th anniversary

The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is noted for its heritage, scale, and diversity – and has played host to multiple world firsts and record-breaking achievements. And sixty years after its conception, there will be a celebratory event which will include the opening of the newly refurbished and TrackMark accredited indoor and outdoor tracks.
Image of Amy Eloise racing at Commonwealth Games

Amy Eloise: The importance of race pacers

We caught up with Amy Eloise Neale at the Night of the 10,000m PB’s where she played an important role in helping the competing athletes to achieve the qualifying time for the Olympic Games. Learn about the responsibility of pacing and how innovative technology has made this job easier.
Olympic team announcement

Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic team announcement

We are excited to share that the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team will feature 53 English athletes from across 49 affiliated clubs.
Brandon Ballard T20 1500m at Paris Grand Prix 2024

England para team success at Paris Grand Prix

A first for England Athletics - taking a team of ambulant para athletes to an international competition - was a great success. And what a place to start; at the last World Para Athletics Grand Prix of the season at Charlety Stadium before the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Tor Bennett-Williams competing in race

You can’t beat the adrenaline rush of sport! – Athlete Panel member, Tor Bennett-Williams

For BUCS medallist and Athlete Panel member, Tor Bennett-Williams, his coach Clover Court was instrumental in not only his early athletics career, but in moulding him into the successful adult he is today. We recently caught up to discuss all about his competitive journey through the sport, but also how he balances the dynamic of full-time work with athletics.
Alexander Stadium

Inter County Track and Field Championships to return to Alexander Stadium

We are pleased to confirm that the County Athletics Union Intercounty Championships will be held in conjunction with the England Athletics Senior and Under-20 Championships in Birmingham (19-21 July).
Individual Runner

Help shape the future of England Athletics membership

As part of our commitment to continuing to grow our sport, England Athletics is exploring the possibility of adding to the current membership offer, to ensure that we are appealing to everyone with an interest in running and athletics. A proposed addition to this offering is a membership package designed for those who are not currently part of a running club.
Women's 4x100m team European Champs

Great Britain triumph at the European Championships

The European Championships in Rome acted as the perfect opportunity for athletes to put their winter training to the test. It was certainly a championships to remember with some staggering performances and 13 medals across the board.