The inaugural Ultimate Championship delivered outstanding racing but with a flawed format, argues Steve Smythe — and this week's news that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Championships revives an old debate about fairness at altitude. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship was a genuine success in Budapest — better racing than Brussels the week before and the huge prize money gave it an edge the Diamond Leag...

Some nervous moments behind the scenes and a mixed reaction to the new-look presentation couldn't stop the World Athletics Ultimate Championship's first night delivering plenty to be excited about in Budapest. It was never going to go completely smoothly but the first session of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest got off to a promising and entertaining start. There were some nervous moments at...

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...

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...

The then 20-year-old who is now CEO of World Athletics followed home Greg Foster of the USA, who ran 13.21 to retain his world title. British team-mate and boyhood rival Colin Jackson was just behind in third. World Championships, Rome, September 3 1987 – silver, 13.29 I used to be full of that youthful self-confidence when you just back yourself. I had a pretty successful period with a bronze...

Sweden's new world half-marathon champion opens up on a career built on patience, a Wilson Kipketer poster and a data scientist's mindset — with New York already on his mind. There was a touch of Arne Andersson and Gunder Hägg about Andreas Almgren's coronation in Copenhagen — a lone Swede, out on the road, running into distance-running history the way that great Swedish pairing once did on the track....

World Athletics president reflects on Budapest's inaugural Ultimate Championship, the case for a longer calendar, Usain Bolt's return and the sport's "innately conservative" streak. For many athletes, the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest is the last dance in the 2026 track and field season. But Seb Coe, the president of the global governing body, believes the current competitive period is not long enough. "Our season is sti...

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.  ...

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...