IAAF deems ‘fastest loser’ inappropriate for World Championships
The term “fastest loser” has been deemed to be inappropriate by the IAAF, who are looking to move the phrase out of athletics to avoid … Read more
Lewis Byng: 17-year-old shot putter delighted by record-breaking rise
17-year-old Lewis Byng has no shortage of confidence or maturity. The teenage thrower was coaching himself until twelve months ago. “I didn’t really go to … Read more
Genzebe Dibaba drops out of the World Athletics Championships
Former world champion and current 1500m world record holder Genzebe Dibaba will not be competing at the World Championships this year, pulling out due to … Read more
Harry Hughes: “I know I can throw well beyond 80 metres”
For British number one javelin thrower Harry Hughes, 2019 has been an impressive breakthrough year. He is the first Brit to throw over 80 metres … Read more
British Athletics announce World Para Athletics squad
British Athletics has confirmed the 43 athletes selected to compete at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai which are being held from the 7-15 … Read more
#ThrowThursday: Seven stories from British throwing this season
New talent, strong comebacks and a few moments of controversy have been the stories of the season from a British throwing point of view, with … Read more
Scott Lincoln: The long road to being a 20m shot putter
The road to 20m is one that hadn’t been successfully navigated by a British male shot putter since 2012. That was until 26-year-old Scott Lincoln … Read more
British Athletics name 72-strong team for Doha World Championships
British Athletics have announced a team of 72 athletes for the 2019 IAAF World Championships, which begin later this month in Doha, Qatar from September … Read more
Christian Coleman will compete in Doha after missed drug test case dropped
American sprinter Christian Coleman is free to compete at the IAAF World Championships in Doha this month after a charge relating to him missing three … Read more
Iraitz Arrospide: Steel City Spaniard wins world 50km title
Four years ago, a Spanish student living in Sheffield decided that while he was there, he wanted to try out a new sport and made … Read more