Athletics
Catch me if you can! Filbert Bayi’s famous Commonwealth win
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Sunday, 31 July 2022 02:09
Filbert Bayi’s front-running 1500m world record at the 1974 Commonwealth Games not only created history, it revolutionised middle-distance running The 10 other 1500m finalists were on the infield, warm-ups concluded, ready to race. I was in the locker room at the newly-built Queen Elizabeth II Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. When nature calls… @media only screen and (max-width: 42em) { .mobile-unit…
Johnboy Smith: “I haven’t got a gym membership and I’ve won gold”
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Saturday, 30 July 2022 05:59
Wheelchair racer was shot in a case of mistaken identity as a 16-year-old, has trained in garage with leaky roof and is now Commonwealth champion Johnboy Smith’s journey to gold in the T53/T54 marathon on the streets of Birmingham is one of repeatedly overcoming adversity. You’ll find it hard to discover a more deserving gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth…
World medallists lead sizeable GB team for Munich
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Saturday, 30 July 2022 02:43
Jake Wightman, Keely Hodgkinson, Laura Muir, Matt Hudson-Smith and Dina Asher-Smith are among a 115-strong squad for the European Championships All of Britain’s medallists from the World Championships in Eugene are part of a 115-strong squad for the European Championships in Munich on August 15-21 in Munich, Germany. These include Dina Asher-Smith, who hopes to return from an injury that…
A look at how Seiko triggered a technological revolution in athletics in 1964
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Friday, 29 July 2022 00:06
AW promotion When the Olympic Games were awarded to Japan to be held in 1964, the island state knew that this would be their best chance to help change the international community’s opinion of the country. Indeed, Japan’s global image had, quite rightly, suffered badly following the country’s role in World War 2. The 1964 Olympics, however, would provide the…
What does the metaverse have in store for athletics?
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Friday, 29 July 2022 00:08
AW promotion There are many examples to behold of how technology is changing the fitness industry and kit such as the latest Huawei GT3 Smartwatch has been beneficial for many in allowing access to training programs, providing the motivation to smash records and generally monitor athletic progress. Yet, with the upcoming metaverse, it appears technology will have a far more…
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Friday, 29 July 2022 00:54
Commonwealth Games preview – men’s events
Friday, 29 July 2022 01:02
Commonwealth Games preview – women’s events
Thursday, 28 July 2022 03:49
Geoff Wightman on son Jake’s gold medal, family records and commentary
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:09
Achieving athleticism After 40: the best ways to do it
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 03:14
Dina Asher-Smith out of the Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 00:41
Jack Buckner lays out his battle plan
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 14:11
Emily Campbell named as one of flagbearers for Commonwealth Games
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 07:42
Repechage round to replace fastest qualifiers at Paris 2024
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 07:42
Repechage round to replace fastest qualifiers at Paris 2024
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 07:42
Repechage round to replace fastest qualifiers at Paris 2024
Monday, 25 July 2022 10:15
World Champs diary: two weeks in TrackTown
Monday, 25 July 2022 14:52
Max Burgin out of Commonwealth Games due to injury
Monday, 25 July 2022 00:29
US illustrate dominance with men’s 4x400m win
Monday, 25 July 2022 00:34
Championships finish with a Duplantis flourish
Monday, 25 July 2022 01:10
Amusan destroys hurdles world record on way to gold
Monday, 25 July 2022 01:13
Jakob Ingebrigtsen bounces back from 1500m loss
Monday, 25 July 2022 01:44
Women’s 4x400m relay win caps record-breaking haul for USA
Sunday, 24 July 2022 11:25
Ben Pattison runs BMC 800m record of 1:44.60 in Stretford
Saturday, 23 July 2022 23:25
Korir’s waiting game brings first world title
Saturday, 23 July 2022 23:31
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