The women’s 800m final in Birmingham not only provided a major highlight of the European Championships but also an early sign of things to come. We look at the rivalry that looks set to run and run. “Every year, there’s always someone,” said Keely Hodgkinson. “Someone makes an appearance.” She is not wrong. From Athing Mu of the USA to Kenyans Mary Moraa and Lil...

Jonny Mellor finished 50th in Sunday's European Champs marathon, nearly 20 minutes slower than his best. It was one of the most quietly admirable performances of the week from a British team that has needed a humble hero as much as its medal winners. Major championships are not simply about...

Amy Hunt and Jakob Ingebrigtsen both delivered the kind of nights that stay with you. So why weren't more people there to see either of them at the European Champs on Monday night? There were two performances on the opening night of the European Athletics Championships that will live long in the memory and neither of them had anywhere near the crowd they deserved. The first was Amy Hunt's, out in front of the field in the women's 100m, timi...

Glasgow 2026 had its faults but, with moments like the men's mile, did well in keeping the Commonwealth show on the road. Now comes the question of what might lie in store for the event, as well as the man who sprinkled some stardust on the Scotstoun track. “How were the Commonwealth Games?”  It’s a question I’ve been asked a number of times by friends and famil...

The Commonwealth and European gold medallist talks about making fast progress, learning how to win, keeping a healthy perspective and aiming for success in both the 800m and 1500m. It’s in the quiet moments, as the competitors gather in the depths of the stadium before being called on to the track, when Georgia Hunter Bell grants herself the opportunity to reflect.  ...

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British record-holder aiming to reassert her 800m dominance as she sets sights on completing a European hat-trick in Birmingham. During the indoor season, everything Keely Hodgkinson touched turned to gold. Her 400m personal best was lowered, closely followed by the arrival of the 800m world indoor record and the world indoor title in quick succession.  Her springtime p...

The British 400m record-holder talks about an injury-hit year, a frustrating Commonwealth Games withdrawal and what a first outdoor title in Birmingham would mean to her. Amber Anning has already broken a British record, won two Olympic relay bronzes and become the first British woman ever to win a world indoor 400m title. But ask her what a first outdoor gold medal in Birmingham this week would mean and none of that history seems to matter....

Tim Hutchings sits down exclusively with M11 Track Club coaches Jenny Meadows and Trevor Painter, who coach Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell. The pair discuss how they divide their time and responsibilities across the Manchester-based group, reflecting on Meadows’ transition from athlete to coach and the changing demands of the 800m for Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson....

Tim Hutchings exclusively sits down with double world 400m hurdles champion and now 1:55.60 800m runner Femke Broeders-Bol. Broeders-Bol talks through why she decided to swap the 400m hurdles for the 800m, the pressures that come with that and her long-term potential over two laps....

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, Liverpool Harriers AC. Each person talks through their journey at Liverpool Harriers AC and tells AW how much the club means to them....

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, Thames Hare & Hounds. Each person talks through their journey at Thames Hare & Hounds and tells AW how much the club means to them.  ...

We speak to the Olympian who took some hugely encouraging first steps in his marathon career with fourth place in New York. Age: 29; Coaches: Alistair and Amy Cragg Patrick Dever made a conscious effort to prioritise consistency over perfection in 2025 and it paid off with a fourth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, his time of...

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...

We talk to a British sprinter who has fully settled into the Italian way of life and is adopting a simple approach when it comes to the pursuit of improved performance Amy Hunt paints a wholesome picture: a training base in the beautiful and historic city of Padua in northern Italy; an elite and diverse training group working hard on the track to get the best out of themselves and each other; a simple but effective gym routine; good food; and...