The London Athletics Meet reminded us that the public want to be a part of big occasions and big moments, writes Katharine Merry, and Birmingham can provide even more. No pressure, Birmingham. What a hard act to follow. The London Athletics Meet – Josh Kerr’s world record-breaking run and all – has absolutely thrown the gauntlet down to the European Championships to d...

World records are made to be broken, but some are harder than others. Here's why Hicham El Guerrouj's mile mark remains one of the sport's greatest achievements. Hicham El Guerrouj's world mile record of 3:43.13 has stood since 1999 for a good reason. It's one of the toughest marks in the books. When Josh Kerr set his sights on brea...

Katharine Merry assesses just how important and influential the Games are in the changing athletics landscape. I never got to compete at the Commonwealth Games. I was selected for the 1990 edition in Auckland but I was 15 and my parents said no, because I was at school and I'd have plenty of opportunities to go to plenty more. But it never happened. I was either injured or...

Readers may claim to despise the Enhanced Games, but the surge in clicks, comments and debate suggests athletics still cannot resist the lure of controversy. Readers of AW enjoy reading about athletes breaking records, winning medals or major competitions. But you are also a morbid bunch and modern metrics such as page views and engagement stats tell us you particularly like clickin...

Elise Thorner has taken great strides forward this summer and has put herself firmly in European contention. The British champion talks about dealing with expectation, the advantages of sibling rivalry and feeling like she belongs. There is a moment every athlete remembers. A moment when the years of training, quiet belief and countless unseen hours suddenly crystallise int...

We talk to the emerging British jumps talent, whose focus on consistency has turned him into a potential medal contender at the European Champs in Birmingham. Kimani Jack might be used to clearing bars in the high jump but, when it comes to mindset, his feet are planted firmly on the ground. The 22-year-old British athlete has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past two years, improving his personal best from 2.15...

One of the greatest hurdlers in history has taken a huge leap by switching to the 800m and will be part of arguably the most highly anticipated event at Birmingham 2026. “I think she's also able to perform over 800m,” said Laurent Meuwly, speaking to AW at the end of 2023. The Swiss coach was discussing his Dutch star pupil, Femke Broeders-Bol, who had been vot...

Former Olympic and world 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo talks to Cathal Dennehy about returning to the track as a mother, targeting her speed and having fun while pushing her limits In late May, when Shaunae Miller-Uibo was midway through an early-season trip to China to compete in two Diamond Leagues, the double Olympic 400m champion posted a video of herself training....

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.  ...

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

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....

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...