On May 6, 1954, Bannister wrote himself into track and field history when he became the first man to break the four minute barrier for the mile. In the same year, he would also win the European 1500m title in Berne, Switzerland in 3:43.8. … [Read more...]
Knowles-Jones wins Gold in Samorin
December 12, 2017
Samorin - Harriet Knowles-Jones gave Great Britain a glorious start to the European Cross Country Championships, finally landing the individual gold medal that she has spent the winter aiming for. … [Read more...]
UK win Mixed Relay title in Samorin
December 12, 2017
Samorin - Late replacement, Tom Marshall, led Great Britain to an historic gold medal in the inaugural mixed relay at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships. … [Read more...]
Dewi Griffiths Frankfurt Marathon debut
October 31, 2017
Frankfurt Marathon - After running the fastest marathon by a Briton in three years with 2:09:49 for fifth place in Frankfurt; and on his debut at the distance, Dewi Griffiths laughs when asked if his running and lifestyle is a “throwback” to the 1980s, an era when British men and Europeans in general had considerably … [Read more...]
Laura Muir sets new 3000m indoor record
February 5, 2017
Laura Muir sets new European 3,000m indoor record in Karlsruhe, Germany. … [Read more...]
Sebastian Coe elected IAAF President
August 19, 2015
Sebastian Coe was elected as the sixth IAAF President at the 50th IAAF Congress in Beijing, China on Wednesday (19). … [Read more...]
Jo Pavey aims for Euro Champs
May 25, 2015
Jo Pavey, who produced the moment of her athletics life by winning gold in Zurich last summer, will begin her track season by chasing another major title when she runs at next month’s 19th European Cup 10,000m in Chia-Pula. … [Read more...]
Jessica Ennis-Hill 2015 return
May 12, 2015
Jessica Ennis-Hill is not used to finishing third but for once it did not matter. It was all about the return, the feeling of being back on the track again. … [Read more...]
UK announces Beijing 2015 selection policy
January 15, 2015
British Athletics has announced their selection policy for the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China 22 – 30 August 2015. … [Read more...]
Steel defends Euro Cross Country title
December 15, 2014
Euro Cross Country Championships - A thrilling, nail-biting women's senior race was won in a sensational sprint over the final strides by Gemma Steel as she beat her Great Britain teammate Kate Avery in a duel that you could not take your eyes off. … [Read more...]
