Tim Adams

Hamstring injury forces Keely Hodgkinson out of Keely Klassic - AW Olympic 800m champion "absolutely gutted" to make late withdrawal from indoor world record attempt in Birmingham

Absolutely gutted for Keely Hodgkinson. No doubt she will come back stronger.

The world indoor 800m record will last a bit longer but I've got no doubt she'll eventually break it.

Hamstring injury forces Keely Hodgkinson out of Keely Klassic - AW Olympic 800m champion "absolutely gutted" to make late withdrawal from indoor world record attempt in Birmingham

A hamstring injury has forced Keely Hodgkinson out of the Keely Klassic.

The Olympic 800m champion was "absolutely gutted" to make late withdrawal from world indoor record attempt in Birmingham.

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Believe field event UKA standards are easier than the WA standards.

For example, the UKA qualification standard for the men's long jump is 8.13m. The WA standard is 8.27m etc...

UK Athletics publish selection policy for 2025 World Championships - AW The national governing body has "B" standards for every single event, a marked change to previous years

A look at the UK Athletics selection policy for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo 🇯🇵

In a change to recent major global championships, “B” [UKA] standards are listed for every single event 🏟️

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An explainer on UK Athletics' selection policy for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.

Every single event has a "B" standard listed against it, unlike the policy for Budapest 2023 and Paris 2024.

Our February issue is out today and Keely Hodgkinson is the cover star.

Safe to say, she has transcended the sport and now has her own event – the Keely Klassic – in Birmingham on February 15.

It'd be fantastic to see the meet on the long-term domestic calendar.

Mile to replace 1500m at 2026 Commonwealth Games - AW The Commonwealth Mile is a tribute to Roger Bannister and John Landy's duel over the distance at the 1954 Games in Vancouver

Mile to replace 1500m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Commonwealth Mile is a tribute to Roger Bannister and John Landy’s duel over the distance at the 1954 Games in Vancouver.

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Jake Wightman: "I'd hate for athletics to just be considered an Olympic sport" - AW The 2022 world 1500m champion also emphasises why the Keely Klassic is so important to athletics in the UK

An exclusive interview with Jake Wightman on his British 1000m attempt at the Keely Klassic, evolving athletics for new fans and the importance of athletes using their own platforms.

He also wants to stay in the sport even after he's hung up his spikes.

Jake Wightman: "I'd hate for athletics to just be considered an Olympic sport" - AW The 2022 world 1500m champion also emphasises why the Keely Klassic is so important to athletics in the UK

"I’d hate for athletics to just be considered an Olympic sport, which a lot of people would label it as."

Jake Wightman talks through his British indoor 1000m attempt at the Keely Klassic, evolving athletics and recovery from injury 🏃

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Wilfried Happio suspended for whereabouts failures - AW The 2022 European 400m hurdles silver medallist is under provisional suspension from the Athletics Integrity Unit Wilfried Happio, a two-time Olympian in the 400m hurdles, has been provisionally suspe...

Wilfried Happio provisionally suspended for whereabouts failures.

The French athlete is a two-time Olympian and claimed a European 400m hurdles silver medal three years ago.

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London Marathon line-up for 2025 already looks pretty enthralling.

Every single Olympic and Paralympic marathon champion is competing – Sifan Hassan, Tamirat Tola, Catherine Debrunner and Marcel Hug.

2025 World Athletics Champs medal predictions - AW The AW team gazes into their crystal ball to provide some early thoughts on the athletes most likely to make their way on to the World Championships podium in Tokyo

Here are our medal predictions for the 2025 World Athletics Championships 🔮

We've gazed into the crystal ball to provide some early insights on the big showpiece event in Tokyo 🇯🇵

Divine Iheme runs world age 15 best of 6.71 over 60m - AW The British teenager bettered J-Mee Samuels' mark of 6.74 from 2003 at Lee Valley

Divine Iheme runs world age 15 best of 6.71 over 60m.

The British teenager bettered J-Mee Samuels’ mark of 6.74 from 2003 at Lee Valley.

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Hellen Obiri targeting three titles in a row at Boston Marathon - AW The Olympic marathon bronze medallist is hoping to secure a hat-trick of consecutive wins in Boston

This year's Boston Marathon line-ups are out and we're already excited ⚡️

🇰🇪 Hellen Obiri goes for a hat-trick of titles
🇪🇹 Sisay Lemma the standout name in men's field
🇬🇧 Calli Hauger-Thackery makes her debut in Boston

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Fred Kerley facing battery charge after arrest in Miami - AW A body camera captured the 2022 world 100m champion being tasered by Miami police during the altercation

Fred Kerley facing battery charge after arrest in Miami.

A body camera captured the 2022 world 100m champion being tasered by Miami Beach police during the altercation.

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25 wishes for 2025 - AW As the Paris Olympics fade from view and Tokyo starts to loom on the horizon, Cathal Dennehy looks at what’s ahead in the next 12 months

As we've just entered the new year, here are 25 wishes for 2025.

The World Championships in Tokyo will soon appear over the horizon.

The imitable Sifan Hassan is the cover star of the January issue of Athletics Weekly.

Coached by the superb Tim Rowberry, the Dutch distance-running superstar won the Paris Olympic marathon and secured bronzes in both the 5000m and 10,000m.

All in the space of less than a week. One of a kind.

Tomer Tarragano beats Tom Keen in enthralling finish at Battersea - AW The winner of last year's Liverpool Cross Challenge took the victory in dramatic style at the Podium Battersea New Years Eve 5k meet

Tomer Tarragano and Tom Keen produce enthralling finish at Podium 5k in Battersea.

Barely anything separated the pair as they crossed the line after 5km on New Year's Eve.

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What a crazy old 2024 🤯

The best but also toughest year of my life 🙌

🇫🇷 Covered my first ever Olympics
🇮🇹 Worked in Rome at the European Championships
🌍 Travelled across Europe during the summer
🎙️ Interviews at BBC Sports Personality of the Year
🤕 Operation in hospital in March

Diamond League introduces new prize money structure for 2025 - AW As well as an increase in prize money, there will be new Diamond+ disciplines with even greater financial incentives

The Diamond League has introduced a new prize money structure for the 2025 season 💎

There will now be Diamond+ disciplines at each meeting, with even more financial incentives on offer 🌍

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Phoebe Gill: “Running is my safety net” - AW The 17-year-old exceeded expectations in 2024 by reaching the Olympics and explains why she wants to keep having fun on the track for as long as possible

Interview with Phoebe Gill, who became the youngest GB track and field Olympian in 40 years at Paris 2024.

Gill, on debut, made the 800m semi-finals and has major ambitions within the sport.

She also wants to enjoy the process to prevent any burnout.

Mohamed Katir banned for four years for tampering - AW The world 5000m silver medallist is already serving a two-year ban until 2026, for three whereabouts failures in a 12-month period

Mohamed Katir banned for four years for tampering.

This four-year ban will run concurrently with his whereabouts failures sanction, extending Katir’s ban from the sport until February 2028.

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Jenny Meadows: "We now know how Keely can get the world record" - AW Keely Hodgkinson's coaches believe that she is showing the form in training to potentially challenge both the world 800m indoor and outdoor records

"We now know how Keely can get the world record."

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows on being crowned BBC Sports Personality Coaches of the Year 💬

Plus ambitions for Keely Hodgkinson in 2025 and beyond 🌪️

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Zharnel Hughes: "Now is the right time to join Grand Slam Track" - AW The British sprinter is aiming for a more successful 2025 season after a challenging year, as he joins Michael Johnson's ground-breaking new event

Exclusive: British 100m and 200m record-holder Zharnel Hughes has joined @grandslamtrack.bsky.social 🇬🇧

The world 100m bronze medallist states that @grandslamtrack.bsky.social will "almost be like a championships in itself and as athletes we like that" 💬

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Alex Yee to make marathon debut in London - AW The reigning Olympic and world triathlon champion will compete over 26.2 miles for the first time in the British capital next year Alex Yee will be making his debut over […]

Can Alex Yee run between 2:07 and 2:10 (his target) at next year's London Marathon?

The reigning Olympic and world triathlon champion has bests of 13:26/ 27:51.94 over 5km/10,000m.

He will now take on 26.2 miles in the British capital in April.

The rich history of athletics at BBC SPOTY - AW A total of 18 athletes from athletics have picked up the prestigious award over the years, more than double the number of the next best sport

Keely Hodgkinson could be the 19th winner from athletics of BBC Sports Personality of the Year this week.

From Chris Chataway and Gordon Pirie to Paula Radcliffe and Kelly Holmes, athletics has a rich history in the event.

More than any other sport.

Georgia Bell to compete in 28th race of season in Battersea - AW The Olympic 1500m bronze medallist will race over 5km at Battersea Park on New Year's Eve

Georgia Bell to compete in 28th race of season in Battersea.

The Olympic 1500m bronze medallist will end her historic year at Podium 5k on December 31.

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Julien Alfred on how she prepared to become Olympic 100m champion - AW The Olympic 100m champion opens up about equipping herself to be able to win sprinting's greatest prize

Exclusive interview – Julien Alfred 🇱🇨

The Olympic 100m champion talks about, in our December magazine, the preparation that helped her win gold in Paris 💬

She secured Saint Lucia's first ever Olympic medals at the Games ⚡️

Ruth Chepng’etich's 2:09:56 world record is ratified - AW The Kenyan took nearly two minutes off the previous quickest marathon mark after winning in Chicago

Ruth Chepng’etich’s world marathon record of 2:09:56 has been ratified.

The Kenyan became the first female athlete in history to run a sub-2:10 marathon in her victory in Chicago.

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Mondo Duplantis: "As a kid I pictured the bar at world record height" - AW The Swedish pole vault superstar opens up about what went into his Olympic triumph in Paris

Exclusive interview – Mondo Duplantis 🇸🇪

The Swedish pole vault superstar, in our December magazine, opens up about setting a world record at the Olympics 💬

Plus visualisations growing up and what motivates him in competitions now 💥