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...

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...

British thrower is looking to repay the faith of the couple who backed him – and settle any arguments over the British shot put record – by “unlocking” the huge throw he knows he is capable of, writes Ben Bloom.  Scott Lincoln learned long ago that it was unwise to rely on his federation’s centralised funding programme to finance his athletics career. On...

We speak to a Swiss athlete whose sprint hurdles win at last year’s World Championships has truly widened her horizons. As the youngest of four sisters, Ditaji Kambundji has spent much of her life trying to catch up – a particularly difficult task in a family of top-class sprinters. She can’t remember precisely what age she was when she first raced but does recall that those contests came so early that “...

Reigning high jump champion talks to Stuart Weir about going for a golden world indoors hat-trick, mastering her technique and removing any limits to her ambition. The last time Nicola Olyslagers was fighting it out for a world championships gold medal, she also had to overcome a battle with the elements as torrential rain caused delays to the field events at Tokyo’s Olym...

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...

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...