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Alicia Barratt hurdles

Olympic factoid: up and over

At lower level meetings you may have been asked to help the ground staff and track officials to set up the hurdles prior to races. Did you know that there are lots of different combinations of not just hurdle height but also toppling weight (counterweight)?
Photo of a page in the British Olympic Association Official Report of the VIII Games 1924

Podcast Heritage Special: the making of Chariots of Fire

The England Athletics podcast has produced a special heritage-focused series all about the making of the film Chariots of Fire. Renowned former national coach Tom McNab, who previously conducted a series of interviews for our Coaching Voices series - is back in time to mark the centenary of the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.

Stunning silver for Matt Hudson-Smith - Days 7 & 8 at the Olympic Games

As the athletics action reaches the final days at the Olympic Games, the action doesn't stop with the 400m final and heptathlon hopes.

Simon Mennell: England Athletics Course Tutor

With our wide range of courses available through a variety of coaching and officiating disciplines, we also have a group of tutors that bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each course. We caught up with one of our tutors to talk about what to expect on one of our courses.
Track markings

Olympic factoid: walk the line

Nearly all the line markings on an athletic track are 5cm wide. But do you know which one line is wider than that? And which one is narrower? And what do all the coloured marks mean?
nations at Manchester International

Manchester International team announced

England Athletics are pleased to announce their team for the Manchester International - is back for 2024! There's a new and exciting format; the programme will be condensed to provide a short, exciting format for athletes and spectators.
Tether between blind runner and guide

Katrina’s journey to becoming a DeafBlind guide runner

Guide running is an enjoyable and rewarding activity which can support visually impaired people to be active, enjoy the outdoors and meet new people. Being a guide runner involves running alongside a blind or partially sighted person, often both holding on to a tether, to support them in navigating a safe and enjoyable running path.
Summer of Sport - Days 5-6

GOLD for Keely Hodgkinson - Days 5-6 at the Olympic Games

As we journey further into the track and field action at the Olympic Games, the excitement builds with more medals on offer for our English athletes.
Call room

Olympic factoid: final call!

Many competitions now have a call room, but did you know that at major events such as the Olympics and Paralympics there are in fact TWO call rooms?

St Mary's Talent Hub to deliver Youth Talent Programme

England Athletics is pleased to announce that the St Mary's Talent Hub in Twickenham will be delivering the Youth Talent Programme (YTP) from this September 2025.