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Jakob Ingebrigtsen: not afraid to lose
Despite having not competed for 11 months due to injury and surgery, Jakob Ingebrigtsen had no qualms about putting his reputation on the line by racing in Birmingham. Cathal Dennehy examines why showing up no matter what has played such a big part in the Norwegian’s success. A couple of hours after Jakob Ingebrigtsen had...
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Two sides of Josh Kerr: the team behind the world record breaker
Josh Kerr stayed true to his word by backing up his world record-breaking run with Commonwealth gold in Glasgow. Euan Crumley speaks to some of those who work closest with him to find out more about the processes he uses to hit his targets, and the impact he is having on his Brooks Beasts team in the US Julian Florez’s dau...
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They are coming: inside a golden generation of teenage talent
Fresh from commentating at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, broadcaster Rob Walker reflects on five unforgettable days at Hayward Field – and an extraordinary generation of teenage talent that is coming for the senior ranks. While sensational performances and drama were playing out brilliantly at home in Glasgow...
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Tara Davis-Woodhall in doubt for Ultimate Championship after car accident
The Olympic and world long jump champion says she's "lucky to be alive" after a head-on collision left her with a severe concussion, throwing her participation at next week's Ultimate Championship into doubt....
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Amy Hunt and the need for speed
Amy Hunt became a quadruple European champion in Birmingham this summer, but coach Marco Airale reveals the fainting scares, biomechanical quirks and strict word limits behind her breakthrough season. The KFC takeaway had never tasted so good. The champagne had never been so effervescent. After becoming a quadruple European champion over the space of seven days in Birmingham, Amy Hun...

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WATCH: Track and Field Legends – Paula Radcliffe
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.  ...
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WATCH: Track and Field Legends – Roger Black
Tim Hutchings exclusively sits down with Olympic and world 400m silver medallist + multiple major medallist Roger Black. In an in-depth interview, the pair talk through everything from how Black first discovered running and his success at junior level to his mindset at the Olympics and overcoming heart surgery....
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The making of a record-breaker: Dina Asher-Smith's remarkable medal haul
At the European Championships, Dina Asher-Smith became the most decorated British athlete in history. Statistician Mark Butler looks examines a career that, so far, has produced a tally of 28 medals and counting. One of many heartwarming moments at the European Championships came after Britain’s mixed relay victory on the final night. Infield presenter Iwan Thomas intervi...
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Werro, Hodgkinson, Broeders-Bol: the 800m rivalry set to define a generation
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...
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Jonny Mellor: the humble hero showing what a "runner's runner" really means
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...
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Two brilliant winners, half a stadium of witnesses
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...
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Double the fun for Georgia Hunter Bell
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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Keely Hodgkinson: “I’ll race with courage and fearlessness”
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...
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Amber Anning targets first outdoor title on home soil
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....
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WATCH: Track and Field Legends – Jenny Meadows & Trevor Painter
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....
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WATCH: Track and Field Legends – Femke Broeders-Bol
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....
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WATCH: England Athletics and AW club of the month – Liverpool Harriers AC
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....
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WATCH: England Athletics and AW club of the month – Thames Hare & Hounds
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.  ...
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How they train: Patrick Dever
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...
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How they train: Tom Evans
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...
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A deep dive into Eilish McColgan's training
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...
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How they train: Amy Hunt
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...
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