Athletics
Doha 2019: A look at the leaders with 100 days to go
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:49 With the IAAF World Championships edging ever closer, Steve Smythe highlights who tops the current rankings There is still plenty of time before the action gets under way at the IAAF World Championships in Doha and many of the current world leaders will not head the rankings when the competition starts. Some athletes are holding back from the early season…
Recipe: Montmorency US tart cherry crumble
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Wednesday, 19 June 2019 07:33 Paul Freary explains how to make this delicious dessert AW‘s Paul Freary talks you through how to make an apple and cherry crumble, using US Montmorency Tart Cherries. You’ll need: • 250g Montmorency US Tart Cherries • 750g apples • 2 tablespoons cherry juice • 3 tablespoons apricot jam • 100g flour • 140g porridge oats • 100g brown sugar…
UK Athletics appoints Chris Clark as chair
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 04:13 Governing body also announces that the recruitment process for a new permanent CEO of the organisation will commence this week UK Athletics (UKA) has announced the appointment of Chris Clark as chair to the organisation. His appointment follows Richard Bowker’s departure from the role in January. As a former head of global marketing for HSBC, Clark gained experience of developing…
Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa handed four-year ban
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 02:51 Olympic marathon silver medallist tested positive for EPO Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa has been banned for four years after testing positive for erythropoietin (EPO), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced. The 35-year-old, who was born in Kenya but competes for Bahrain, claimed Olympic marathon silver behind Kenya’s Jemima Sumgong at the Rio 2016 Games. Sumgong is currently serving an eight-year…
British Athletics launches performance consultation
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Athletics
Monday, 17 June 2019 09:48 National governing body asks for feedback from the athletics community as it conducts a performance strategy review British Athletics has launched an independent review of its performance strategy with a view to shaping how the national governing body’s World Class Programme (WCP) should operate after the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. The consultation invites the athletics community to engage with…
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Monday, 17 June 2019 06:09
Josh Kerr breaks British U23 1500m best – weekly round-up
Sunday, 16 June 2019 07:24
Max Burgin breaks UK under-18 800m best in Loughborough
Sunday, 16 June 2019 13:48
World lead by Genzebe Dibaba as Eilish McColgan runs PB in Rabat
Sunday, 16 June 2019 01:56
Yassine Rachik and Lilia Fisikovici win Olomouc Half Marathon
Saturday, 15 June 2019 01:55
Athletes ready for Rabat Diamond League
Saturday, 15 June 2019 04:35
Steph Twell relishing Olomouc Half Marathon test
Friday, 14 June 2019 23:43
Athletes head to AtletiCAGenève
Friday, 14 June 2019 05:53
Swiss court rejects IAAF request to reimpose regulations on Caster Semenya
Friday, 14 June 2019 07:02
Two events for Katarina Johnson-Thompson at Anniversary Games
Friday, 14 June 2019 04:35
New urban ultra-marathon launched for London
Thursday, 13 June 2019 15:35
Karsten Warholm breaks European 400m hurdles record in Oslo
Thursday, 13 June 2019 05:12
Niamh Emerson ends summer season after surgery
Thursday, 13 June 2019 09:34
A new start for Reece Prescod
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 13:26
Big names head to Bislett Games
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 03:04
Goldie Sayers to receive 2008 Olympic bronze medal in London
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 04:39
Tributes paid to inspirational athlete Gabriele Grunewald
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 04:57
Persistence pays off for Tish Jones
Monday, 10 June 2019 11:11
12+1 reasons to run in the Valencia Marathon
Monday, 10 June 2019 08:13
Eilish McColgan breaks Scottish 5000m record – weekly round-up
Sunday, 09 June 2019 13:39