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Jeffrey Archer, bestselling author and former sprinter, dies aged 86

Novelist and ex-politician first appeared in AW in 1957 as a teenage sprinter and later won an Oxford Blue.

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Crowe and Ballantyne win half marathon titles as record 35,000 run Great Scottish Run

Jamie Crowe and Katrina Ballantyne took the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run half marathon titles in Glasgow as a record 35,000 runners took part across the weekend, with Eilish McColgan among those starting the races.

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Kiriago and Gitonga close in on World Cup titles as mountain running season reaches Quebec finale

The 2026 WMRA World Cup reaches its conclusion in Quebec this weekend, with Philemon Kiriago and Ruth Gitonga closing in on the men's and women's titles, though visa uncertainty for several Kenyan athletes could yet reshape the finals.

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Bejiga and Abreha deliver Ethiopian double at tRUNsylvania 10km

Khairi Bejiga became the first runner, male or female, to win back-to-back titles at the tRUNsylvania 10km, while Asefu Abreha claimed a surprise win in the women's race, as Ethiopian runners swept both podiums in Brasov on Sunday, October 4.

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Jepkosgei smashes Cardiff Half Marathon course record as Kenya complete double

Joyciline Jepkosgei broke the Cardiff Half Marathon course record in 65:40 and Gideon Kiprotich won the men's race as Kenya completed the double, while Lloyd Sheppard-Brown and Natasha Wilson claimed the Welsh titles.

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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 – Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow
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....
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Verity Ockenden: "Don't call it a comeback"
How we label an athlete’s return to the sport following time away can have a big impact, writes Verity Ockenden. It should be left up to them to define their moment. Nobody likes to tempt fate, least of all an athlete. Despite our daily sacrifices in sweat, paid in full to the gods of sport, our careers still depend quite a lot on luck. That’s certainly one of the reaso...
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Katharine Merry on the summer of 2026
Katharine Merry begins our review of the Commonwealth Games and European Championships by looking at what worked – and what didn’t – at both championships. I must admit I had a bit of a lump in my throat on the final night of the European Championships in Birmingham. As a Birchfield Harrier, the Alexander Stadium means a lot to me and I had been co-commentator there alongside Geoff Wightman for the whole o...
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Format flaws, Nairobi and the fairness question — Ultimate Championship raises big issues
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...
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Lights, fireworks and a few nerves – Ultimate Championship delivers a promising debut in Budapest
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...
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DINA ASHER-SMITH 
AW Member Since 2020
2019 world 200m champion and multiple major medallist
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'I was complete': Roger Black on the race that defined his career
As part of AW’s Legends series, Tim Hutchings speaks to the multiple 400m champion about his lengthy career. AW’s Legends Series shines the spotlight on some of the biggest stars ever to have competed on the track and in the field. The in-depth video interviews will educate and inspire you as each legend takes us through their personal journey in the sport. ...
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The double that stunned even Rose Davies herself
Rose Davies’ 5000m and 10,000m double contributed to Australia’s impressive Commonwealth Games showing in Glasgow. She talks about being able to back, seize her opportunity and be part of her country’s growing strength. It was on the train heading out of Glasgow that Rose Davies sat back and began to really absorb what had just happened to her. The Australian, who bas...
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Devynne Charlton: from indoor queen to outdoor contender
After setting herself apart over the 60m hurdles, Devynne Charlton has now set about proving that she can also excel over the longer discipline, writes Stuart Weir. Devynne Charlton’s main target for the year might have been winning her third world indoor title, but landing gold in the 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games was significant, too. ...
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A summer to remember: Arlo Ludewick looks to the next chapter
“The goalposts always shift,” says Arlo Ludewick, looking back at a summer of breakthrough performances and one which he hopes to use as a platform for moving forward. The 26-year-old caused an upset to win the 1500m title at the British Championships, clocking 3:38.85 to win a tactical race. A few weeks later, he took over four seconds off his 1500m best with 3:33.07 in Belgium, before then placing sixth behind world record-breaker Josh K...
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WATCH: England Athletics and AW club of the month – Cornwall Athletic Club
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, Cornwall Athletic Club. Each person talks through their journey at Cornwall AC and tells AW how much the club means to them....
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WATCH: Track and Field Legends – Kriss Akabusi
Tim Hutchings exclusively sits down with Olympic bronze medallist and 1990 European 400m hurdles champion Kriss Akabusi. In an in-depth interview, the pair discuss Akabusi’s role in that iconic world 4x400m relay in Tokyo, his difficult upbringing in foster care and his career in television.  ...
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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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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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