On the final day of competition at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, there was a double medal swoop for the Aviva GB & NI team in a memorable night of action. And in what can only be described as a superb few minutes for the Aviva GB & NI team this evening, Mo Farah (Alberto Salazar) won … [Read more...]
Jackson sets PB in Daegu
September 3, 2011
On day seven of the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, there were a number of Aviva GB & NI team members in action as the final weekend of competition beckoned. But there was Friday night disappointment for Jenny Meadows (coach: Trevor Painter) as she failed to qualify for the women’s 800m final, … [Read more...]
Greene takes Gold in Daegu
September 2, 2011
On day six of the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, there was double medal joy for the Aviva GB & NI team with two medals won in thrilling circumstances, bringing the British medal count to five for the week. In the men’s 400m hurdles final, Dai Greene proved he was right to be … [Read more...]
Silver for Ennis
August 30, 2011
In Tuesday evening’s action from the Daegu Stadium, there was a silver medal for Jessica Ennis (coach: Toni Minichiello) in the heptathlon, whilst Dai Greene (Malcolm Arnold) was a class apart in qualifying for the men’s 400m hurdles final. … [Read more...]
UK Team for Daegu
August 9, 2011
UKA today announced defending World champions Jessica Ennis (coach: Toni Minichiello) and Phillips Idowu (Aston Moore) in a 67-strong squad as part of the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland team for the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea on 27 August – 4 September. Strongly … [Read more...]
Pavey withdraws from Worlds
July 11, 2011
UKA announces the withdrawals of Jo Pavey and Louise Damen from the women’s marathon team set to compete at the IAAF World Championships at Daegu, Korea, in August. … [Read more...]
UKA Select Marathon Team for Worlds
April 20, 2011
UKA selects Jo Pavey as one of eight athletes selected to represent the Aviva GB&NI team at the 2011 World Championships team following her impressive Virgin London Marathon debut. … [Read more...]
