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Manic Monday - British Masters dominate with 18 golds - Athletics Weekly

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Your day five report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

On Manic Monday, Great Britain absolutely dominated with 18 golds 🇬🇧

Great Britain pull away from Germany at the top of the medal table in Madeira After nine golds over 1500m, Great Britain once again excelled at the European ...

Sam Punn and Elisha Tait star at North East Harrier League - Athletics Weekly

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Sam Punn and Elisha Tait star at North East Harrier League.

Here is our latest cross-country round-up + other results across the UK.

Here's our latest round-up from this past weekend's cross-country scene across the UK. NORTH EAST HARRIER LEAGUE, Druridge Bay, October 12 In his ...

Vicente Leiva-Modahl charged with child sex offences - Athletics Weekly

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Former British Olympic athletics coach and agent Vicente Leiva-Modahl has been charged with child sexual offences.

He faces 19 separate charges, including four counts of rape and sexual assault of a child.

The Norwegian faces 19 separate charges following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police. Former British Olympic athletics coach and agent Vicente Le ...

Julia Paternain's incredible journey - Athletics Weekly

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"The London Marathon is one that I do definitely want to do. As I did the Mini Marathon and Westminster Mile."

From English Schools to the world marathon podium in Tokyo, Julia Paternain talks through her relationship with running 🇺🇾

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The marathon runner who grew up in England but won world bronze for Uruguay in Tokyo reflects on her achievement and outlines her next steps. In a World Cha ...

British 1500m masters secure astonishing nine golds - Athletics Weekly

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Your day four report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

Great Britain secured an astonishing nine gold medals in the 1500m 🇬🇧

Another extraordinary day for Great Britain at the European Masters Championships in Madeira as they leapfrog Germany in the medal table On day four of the ...

Jacob Kiplimo dominates to win the Chicago Marathon - Athletics Weekly

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Jacob Kiplimo was on world record pace for a lot of the Chicago Marathon.

He ended up running 2:02:23 in his second competitive race over 26.2 miles, putting him seventh on the marathon all-time list.

The world half-marathon record-holder was on world record pace for the first 30km of the race but slowed up in the latter stages. Jacob Kiplimo, in just his ...

British masters one-lap wonders take seven golds - Athletics Weekly

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Your day three report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

British masters one-lap wonders take seven golds 🇬🇧

An extraordinary day for Great Britain in the 400m at the European Masters Championships in Madeira John Wright, Stephen Peters, Gavin Stephens, Colin Spive ...

Keely Hodgkinson excels at Athlos NYC - Athletics Weekly

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Keely Hodgkinson produced the fastest ever 800m by a female athlete in the month of October at Athlos last night.

The Olympic 800m champion clocked 1:56.53, bettering China's Lang Yinglai, who clocked 1:57.62 in 1997.

The Olympic 800m champion produced the fastest ever two-lap mark by a female athlete in the month of October After spending most of her 2025 season on the s ...

British hurdlers with four golds at European Masters Champs - Athletics Weekly

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Your day two report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

British hurdlers were in fine form and took home four gold medals 🇬🇧

Great Britain move up to second in the medal table behind Germany in Madeira On the second day of competition in the European Masters Championships on Frida ...

The edge of human endeavour - Athletics Weekly

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In the 400m final at the World Athletics Championships, two women broke the 48-second barrier ⚡️

Olympic and double world 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu breaks down and analyses that race from Tokyo 🇯🇵

The women’s 400m final in Tokyo produced extraordinary performances that showed the event has moved on to a different level. Former Olympic champion Christi ...

Femke Bol to switch from 400m hurdles to 800m - Athletics Weekly

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Femke Bol to switch from 400m hurdles to 800m.

In a major career change, the Dutch athlete will move to the 800m on a permanent basis from next season.

In a major career change, the Dutch athlete will move to the 800m on a permanent basis from next season. Femke Bol has announced she is switching from the 4 ...

Golds for Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams at European Masters Champs - Athletics Weekly

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Your day one report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams all secure golds, with GB claiming ten medals overall 🇬🇧

Success for Great Britain in both the 10,000m and the javelin throw in Madeira Great Britain secured three golds and ten medals on the opening day of compet ...

Golds for Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams at European Masters Champs - Athletics Weekly

Athletics Weekly @athleticsweekly.com · 4d

Your day one report from the European Masters Championships in Madeira 🏃

Chris Upson, Sarah Roberts and Evaun Williams all secure golds, with GB claiming ten medals overall 🇬🇧

Success for Great Britain in both the 10,000m and the javelin throw in Madeira Great Britain secured three golds and ten medals on the opening day of compet ...

Jake Wightman: "I still believed that I had this in me" - Athletics Weekly

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"Even when I initially crossed that line in the final, I was like: ‘Ah, I didn't win it’, that was my initial thought. Then it's like: ‘No, I haven't lost here'."

Jake Wightman talks through how he secured a 1500m silver medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 🥈

The 2022 champion came so close to winning another 1500m world title but he is only feeling grateful and positive about his Tokyo experience Jake Wightman h ...

"This was my last dance" - Marco Airale - Athletics Weekly

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"There were decisions made during the season that I could see were a sacrifice for her but she just said: ‘Okay’."

Marco Airale talks through how he coached Amy Hunt to a 200m silver medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 🥈

The Italian sprints coach feared he may have to give up the job he loved, but going all in with British talent Amy Hunt has paid off - and brought success o ...

Puma Manchester Half Marathon Preview - Athletics Weekly

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Jonny Mellor, Lily Partridge and Charlotte Purdue headline this year's Puma Manchester Half Marathon.

The event also incorporates the England Athletics Half Marathon Championships.

Puma Manchester Half Marathon Preview

Seventh in medal table for GB at World Para Athletics Champs - Athletics Weekly

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Seventh in medal table for Great Britain and NI at World Para Athletics Championships.

Hannah Cockroft led the way with three gold medals, while there were many first time world medallists in New Delhi.

Hannah Cockroft led the way with three gold medals, while there were many first time world medallists in New Delhi Great Britain and NI finished seventh in ...

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Introducing our October front cover 🥁

We look back at a memorable edition of the World Athletics Championships, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the key figures who were at the heart of the action in Tokyo 🇯🇵

Pre-order below 👇

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Who, what and when guide: 2025 European Masters Championships - Athletics Weekly

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Who, what and when guide: 2025 European Masters Championships.

An incredible 550 British athletes will be competing at the championships in Madeira (October 8-19).

An in-depth preview of the this year's edition of the event, including which athletes to watch out for and how to keep in touch with all the action. An ...

Yismaw Dillu shatters six-year-old course record at Cardiff Half - Athletics Weekly

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Ethiopia's Yismaw Dillu shattered Leonard Langat's six-year-old course record at the Cardiff Half.

In our latest road round-up, Laura Muir also won her first 10km since 2011 at the Kielder Marathon.

It was a busy weekend in the distance running world across the UK as we bring you our latest round-up. OYSHO CARDIFF HALF-MARATHON, South Wales, October 5 C ...

Cambridge & Coleridge and Vale Royal triumph at English National Road Relays - Athletics Weekly

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Cambridge & Coleridge and Vale Royal triumph at English National Road Relays.

There are first time winners in both the men's six-stage and women's four-stage ERRA National Road Relays at Sutton Park.

There are first time winners in both the men's six-stage and women's four-stage ERRA National Road Relays at Sutton Park ENGLISH ROAD RUNNING ASSO ...

Khairi Bejiga edges out Maxime Chaumeton at tRUNsylvania 10K - Athletics Weekly

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Khairi Bejiga edges out Maxime Chaumeton at tRUNsylvania 10K in Brasov.

Men's race sees two athletes dip under 27 minutes for 10km, while Medina Eisa continues 100% record on roads in 2025.

Men's race sees two athletes dip under 27 minutes for 10km, while Medina Eisa continues 100% record on roads in 2025. In one of the best finishes to a ...

Reece Prescod on his decision to retire from athletics - Athletics Weekly

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“Sometimes as an athlete, you’re a bit of a conveyor belt. When’s the next champs? When’s the next team? You just don’t stop. People tend to forget what you’ve done.”

Reece Prescod talks through why he made the decision to retire from athletics and the ups/downs of his sprinting career.

After choosing to retire earlier this year, the former British 100m champion reflects on his decision to stop competing at 29. During the summer, Reece Pres ...

Grand Slam Track: where did it all go wrong? - Athletics Weekly

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Grand Slam Track: where did it all go wrong?

Back in the 1990s, Michael Johnson was once owed money by British Athletics and he reacted by boycotting its track meets.

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Michael Johnson was once owed money by British Athletics and he reacted by boycotting its track meets. Michael Johnson has thanked athletes for their patien ...