The Premier League football club has so far refused to vacate the stadium for a three-week period at the start of the 2029-2030 season. There is a real chance that West Ham United's sheer stubbornness and sense of superiority could scupper London's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Despite the backing of the UK government and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, with a sum of £45 million of public money reportedly pledged, the football c...

A post graduate student athlete at Georgetown University, Almi Nerurkar writes about her experiences of college life in the US and how drastically it contrasts to the approach taken in Britain. In the United States of America, sport functions not just as entertainment but as a powerful storytelling arena. From the Super Bowl’s electric arena and its million-dollar adverts...

The furore around Lindsey Vonn’s decision to compete at the Winter Olympics is not only a reminder that danger is inherent in elite sport, but that there is a contradiction in the court of public opinion when it comes to what is expected of athletes, writes Verity Ockenden. Recently, as I set out for a 90-minute progressive long run, I threw caution to the wind – quite...

With her world record-breaking run in Liévin, Keely Hodgkinson showed that, at full fitness, she is untouchable. The Olympic champion has carved herself a wonderful opportunity to win another medal for her ever growing collection, writes Katharine Merry. It’s the place that every athlete wants to find themselves in, yet so rarely ever gets to experience – 100 per cent...

The Olympian's marathon momentum may have been stalled, albeit temporarily, but the expectant mum explains why she wouldn’t have it any other way. Calli Hauger-Thackery knew that something wasn’t quite right. She was 19 miles into the Honolulu Marathon and on her way to victory last December, but started to feel less than perfect. “I felt like really vomiting,” she recalls. “I was like: ‘What is going on?’ I’ve never been si...

From leaving the track and cross country behind to embark on a marathon career, to switching allegiance from Great Britain to the USA, the 24-year-old talks about some big, and very personal, decisions. It has been a time of change for Charles Hicks. It’s just 12 months ago that he was making the final preparations to compete in his first ever road race – a significant departure for an athlete steeped in cross country competition and tussl...

Matt Majendie speaks to the world indoor silver medallist about being able to forge a new path in the long jump, despite being the daughter of two well-known athletes. Larissa Iapichino initially did everything in her power to avoid going down the path she has taken. Growing up, she was the quintessential reluctant long jumper. The daughter of two athletes – her mother Fiona May was a two-time long jump world champion and father Gianni a nat...

Matt Majendie speaks to three competitors about the challenges of trying to stay at the top level while being caught up in conflict. Iryna Klymets was in the corridor of the block where she lives when the night time Russian shelling struck. A siren had just sounded warning of the imminent attack, and now whenever any sort of alarm sounds it instantly sparks fear within the Ukrainian hammer thrower. For four years since the Russian invasion...

Tim Hutchings exclusively sits down with former world marathon record-holder, world marathon champion, European 10,000m gold medallist + multiple world/European cross-country champion Paula Radcliffe. In an in-depth interview, the pair talk through everything from how Radcliffe started running and clocking 2:15:25 in London to overcoming injuries and her thoughts on the latest shoe technology.  ...

Through the voices of athletes, coaches and those who work behind the scenes, get exclusive insight into AW's and England Athletics' club of the month, Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow. Each person talks through their journey at Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow and tells AW how much the club means to them....

Exclusive video series focusing on grassroots athletics is launched. In partnership with England Athletics, Athletics Weekly is delighted to launch our new Club of the Month video series. Each month we will be selecting one England Athletics affiliated club to celebrate with a mini-documentary. The partnership will celebrate the great work volunteers at clubs do, focusing on topics such as how club coaches have helped develop e...

Through the voices of athletes, coaches and those who work behind the scenes, get exclusive insight into AW's and England Athletics' club of the month, Birchfield Harriers. Each person talks through their journey at Birchfield Harriers provides insight on what goes on and tells AW how much the club means to them....

We talk to the Olympic 800m finalist who now has very different targets to aim for. Not so long ago, Alex Bell’s world revolved around two laps of the track. The 800m was her focus as she reached the 2021 Olympic final in Tokyo, ran 1:57.66, and spent years competing at the very top of British middle-distance running. But, this month, the 32-year-old achieved something...

The UTMB winner talks about his approach and why finding happiness has been a key ingredient in his recipe for success. Since his spectacular Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) victory in August, former British Army Captain Tom Evans has been working to a military-style schedule to accommodate a multitude of media and sponsor commitments. Yet, after a calculated and dominant performance over approximately 170km/10,000m elevation gain, it’s...

These are the methods that the British 5km, 10km and half-marathon record-holder has undertaken ahead of the Great North Run Eilish McColgan is in full preparation ahead of the autumn road running season. After making her 26.2 mile debut in London back in April – she placed eighth overall in 2:24:25 – the 34-year-old is gearing up to compete at the...

Katy Barden pays a visit to an ultra runner who made history by completing the notorious Barkley Marathons – and did so while juggling a young family and a full-time job "I thought it was you, I saw you on the news!” exclaims the postman as he hands a parcel to Jasmin Paris. He’s keen to chat to her about her latest achievement, but the working mum-of-two looks slightly be...