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Calli Thackery training at Leeds Talent Hub

Leeds Talent Hub: Supporting Olympians and future stars to fulfil their potential

We recently caught up with Andi Drake to find out about the contribution of key partners, professionals and dedicated coaches in supporting Olympians and future international stars at the Leeds Talent Hub.
Coaching Assistant course

Course fees

Over the last 3 years, England Athletics have absorbed significant price increases in venue hire fees and other costs connected to course delivery. As a result, fees for our in-person Coaching Assistant, Athletics Coach and CiRF coaching courses will increase from 1 October. 
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Sporting Equals awards return for 2024

Athletics is looking to continue the success we have enjoyed through the Sporting Equals Awards as nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. The Sporting Equals Awards celebrate sporting excellence within ethnically diverse communities.
Men's marathon at Paris 2024 Olympics

Outstanding Olympic marathon performance for Cairess

After a long ten days of athletics action, the true endurance test of the marathon acted as the perfect conclusion.
Summer of sport days 9 and 10

Days 9-10 at the Olympic Games

Day 9 saw the conclusion of the women's heptathlon, the 4x100m relay finals and a British record in the women's 400m final. Day 10 kicked off with the men's marathon followed by the final action in the Stade de France with more relay success for Team GB.
Sara Willhoit mountain running

Mountain running team selected for Nasego World Cup

We are pleased to announce a team selected to compete at the 2024 Nasego Mountain Running World Cup in Italy (the Trofeo Nasego Corsa in Montagna) on 31 August to 1 September.
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.