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U15 boys' octathlon 100m

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:
Club runner at the TCS London Marathon

TCS London Marathon announce 2024 Affiliated Club entry allocations

TCS London Marathon yesterday sent information to all affiliated clubs regarding club entries for the 2024 TCS London Marathon. Following a detailed review of the use of club entries allocated in recent years, TCS London Marathon are introducing a new ratio of places per member for affiliated running clubs. The number of entries allocated to a club is based on the number of first-claim members aged 18 or over at the club who are registered with England Athletics (or other Home Country) as of Tuesday 25 July 2023.
Seamus Derbyshire hurdling (2019)

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
Samantha Harrison running with SiS bottle

England Athletics joins forces with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition in groundbreaking marathon programme

England Athletics is delighted to announce its partnership with SiS Endurance Sports Nutrition, marking a collaboration in the pursuit of excellence. This alliance is set to propel our Marathon Programme to new heights, benefiting athletes and reinforcing England's commitment to nurturing and supporting top-tier talent.
Athletes jumping over hurdles

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.
Hereford Athletics Track at night

Hereford Athletics Track saved through community funding

Hereford athletics track has been awarded a grant of £220,000 from the Community Ownership Fund to contribute towards a full upgrade and renovation based at the local leisure centre.
UKA and all home home country logos

UKA Member Vacancy - Representative of Affiliated Clubs

There is a vacancy for a Member to represent Affiliated Clubs. UKA wishes to appoint a Member for a term of four years commencing at the UK Athletics AGM on 12 December 2023. The nomination process is now open.
Lewis and Deb

What makes officiating so special?

At our recent England Senior and Para Championships, we caught up with two officials who are at the beginning of their National Championships journey to see why they chose officiating, and what they love most about being involved in our sport.
Shoe laces being tied

45 Clubs awarded Club Improvement Fund grants in July

The July panel of the Club Improvement Fund saw 45 Club being awarded grants of up to £500.  This funding will support a range of club led projects from facility developments, increasing the number of trained volunteers and coaches to improving a Club's online presence.  The Club Improvement Fund remains open for applications from affiliated clubs.  To be considered for the September panel applications will need to be submitted by Wednesday 6 September.  
Issy Boffey

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: