AW promotion Many athletes and spectators see the marathon as the ultimate running race. Steeped in history and possibly a myth, the race is the ultimate test of durability and stamina. The race was first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. This was the first summer Olympics of the modern age to be held. @media only screen and (max-width: 42em)…

Governing body makes key appointment as part of a restructure in a bid for success in Paris 2024 and LA 2028 After being overlooked for the role of head coach at UK Athletics in 2020, Stephen Maguire has been named as technical director at the governing body. The position will see him oversee the strategy for the World Class Performance…

The week’s best domestic track and field results including the UK Championships and midweek BMC events MÜLLER UK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Sportcity, June 24-26 Highlights included Daryll Neita’s 10.80w/22.34w sprint double, Jeremiah Azu’s 9.90w 100m, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake’s 20.05 200m, Matthew Hudson Smith’s 44.92 400m, Max Burgin’s 1:44.54 800m, Jake Wightman’s 1500m win, Nicholas Percy’s 65.00m Scottish discus record and Charlotte Payne’s…

Events include the Race the Train event in Lancashire, Newburn Riverside 5 and Scott’s Mid-Week League at Chingford EMMER GREEN 10km, Reading, Berkshire, June 26 Overall: 1 H Gee (Read RR, M40) 37:01; 2 S Briggs (Read RR, M45) 37:15; 3 A Harris (M50) 39:02 Women: 1 E Warren (Read, U20) 41:11; 2 M Skeil 43:47; 3 H Wood (Read)…