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...

Eleven teenagers won medals at the UK Indoor Champs in Birmingham including multi-talented Thea Brown and triple jumpers Tito Odunaike and Leila Newth. Young athletes such as sprinter Gout Gout from Australia, 800m runner Cooper Lutkenhaus from the United States and miler Sam Ruthe of New Zealand have made headlines in the sport lately due to their precocious ability and eye-catching performances. American track f...

The World Cross Country Championships are in trouble, writes Cathal Dennehy, and the best way to stop it from withering on the vine is to persuade the biggest names in distance running to compete. The first step in fixing a problem is accepting there is one. The World Cross Country Championships are in trouble, and there’s no point pretending otherwise. To do so would onl...

British sprinter's decision to join the Enhanced Games has rightly been condemned, writes Katharine Merry, but it also raises some big questions and there is a way that it could serve an important purpose. We’re only into February and already 2026 has been a topsy turvy year. On one hand, the early stages of the indoor season have provided lots to get excited about, while records have tumbled on the roads, too...

The 800m runner talks about big life changes, injury recovery and finally being able to process being thrust into the Olympic spotlight at such a young age. At 5ft 10in tall, Phoebe Gill cuts a striking figure as she enters the small Edinburgh café. The 18-year-old Olympic semi-finalist orders a coffee, the woman behind the counter oblivious to the accolades that have at times weighed heavy on this teenager’s...

The 16-year-old New Zealand athlete and his father Ben talk at length about making history, managing expectations, sibling rivalry, following in the family tradition and maintaining a healthy perspective. He might only be 16 years old, but Sam Ruthe certainly isn’t ignorant to one of the great truths of elite athletics – especially when a young talent is concerned. “W...

The future politician remembers the European Indoor Championships in Budapest in March 1988 when he won 400m silver in a Scottish record of 45.98. The big breakthrough year for me was 1986, going to the European Championships and going full-time as an athlete. But then 1987 was the first year I didn’t feel I progressed, despite going to the world championships in Rome. It was a real struggle....

We chat to the most dominant female pole vaulter of the decade, about why she doesn’t feel that way, the changes that have brought her happiness and why she thinks she still has more to give. Mondo Duplantis has completely transformed the art of pole vaulting. With his serial record-breaking and gold medal winning performances, the American-born Swede is undoubtedly the dominant force in the event on the men...

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....

Euan Crumley exclusively sits down with 2004 Olympic marathon bronze medallist, double major marathon winner and multiple world cross-country medallist Deena Kastor.  ...

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...