Government has confirmed its backing for the bid to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships in London.

A sum of £45 million of public money has reportedly been pledged to help the bid.

🎂 Lloyd Cowan MBE would have been 63 today. He believed in backing talent, especially those with limited support. The Lloyd Cowan Bursary supports young, unfunded athletes and coaches in need. Help us continue the work Lloyd cared about most. Donate: justgiving.com/lloydcowanbu...

We had a brilliant morning at Crystal Palace inspiring 90 primary school kids to try athletics! Huge thanks to the amazing coaches & support team who made it all possible. Not every day an Olympic Champion Chrissy Ohuruogu and a Gladiator Montell Douglas AKA 🔥 lead your warm-up🏅💪🏾

On 17 June, we’re back for our 3rd 𝑨𝒕𝒉𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍 day, this time at the iconic #CrystalPalace:

👟 100+ primary school kids,
🌟 GB stars inspiring the next gen,
🎁 Goody bags from #AmberAnning #NikeLondon #Neuff #High5Nutrition @athleticsweekly.com @britishathletics.bsky.social

We can't wait!

So many great results this year already from LCB athletes and coaches. Very well done to Holly Whittaker who set a Scottish Athletics record over 80mH. 🔥🔥

Happy Birthday to our founding trustee and ambassador, British Athletics most decorated female athlete, the 2008 Olympic 400m Champion and multiple 🌍 gold medallist, the one and only Christine Ohuruogu 🥂♥️

What's it like supporting an athlete to become a global champion? In the latest England Athletics Podcast, Amber Anning's mum, Mel, gives a parent's view on the journey, inc. the huge influence of Lloyd Cowan, & the highs & lows of the indoor season, where Amber won 🌍 400m gold. 🥇
🎧 bit.ly/EAPod74

Was it just on Sunday that 10 terrific fundraisers took on the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon and smashed it? Their support will help so many young unfunded athletes and coaches. 6/10 pictured. ♥️🔥👏🏾🙏🏾

Huge thanks to Charlotte Clifford and John Finlay for their amazing efforts at the London Marathon fundraising for the bursary. We can’t thank them enough for supporting young athletes and coaches in need🙏🏾. ✨😍

Chantal Anderson started her running journey just 10 months ago. Now she’s finished the iconic London Marathon raising funds to help us support young athletes and coaches. Just Wow! We salute you Chantal! 🫡 🙏🏾

“I had the best day and would love to do it again!”
Holly Mellor took on her first @londonmarathon.bsky.social running 3:44.07 whilst fundraising for the Lloyd Cowan Bursary. Thank you so much Holly. We are in awe!

@chrisbrownsport.bsky.social finished his first marathon in 4:47.55, running to raise funds for @lloydcowanbursary.bsky.social. What a 🌟

Good luck and thank you all 10 members of #TeamLCB, running at the @londonmarathon.bsky.social today to support the legacy of the big man Lloyd Cowan MBE. 🙏🏾

Huge shoutout to all 10 runners hitting the streets of London tomorrow for 26.2 miles, raising funds for the Lloyd Cowan Bursary! 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️From newbies like Chantal & Corina to seasoned 1/2M pros;John, Chris, Holly & Charlotte. GO #TeamLCB! 🎉 Good luck! 💥 #LondonMarathon

#RunStrong #FinishLine #OnTheMove

This Sunday, 🔟 #TeamLCB runners take on the #TCSLondonMarathon, raising funds to help young athletes & coaches across the UK access the support they need to thrive in track & field. They include veteran marathoners like John & newbies like Corina, who's just started running. Good luck everyone & 🙏🏾.

"Lloyd was my track dad," says Amber Anning. "He gave so much warmth; it felt so homely being around him. It was such a tough loss. I thought I'd be here with him today, achieving this stuff. I know he's looking down on me now, and I know he'd be proud."
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...

Sadly, injuries have opened up two spots for #TeamLCB in the 2025 TCS London Marathon. Help us continue Lloyd Cowan's legacy of supporting young athletes and coaches to reach their potential. Sign up now and make a real difference! ℹ️ bit.ly/3NqFdE6

Thrilled to share that 𝟭𝟭𝟬 athletes and coaches have been supported through the latest #LloydCowanBursary round! 🙌🏾 Huge thanks to Paris Olympic 2x medallist 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗲 (𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻) & 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗳𝗳 for making it possible. #creatingopportunities in athletics. 💪🏾 lloydcowanbursary.org.uk/olympic-meda...