British Athletics Championships delayed because of coronavirus
The British Athletics Championships have been rescheduled for 8-9 August because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kipchoge’s training-from-home diary part six: Training notes
Marathon superstar Eliud Kipchoge uses his time in isolation to look at his training records – as well as his own collection of trainers.
Scottish javelin record holder runs back garden marathon and raises £26,000 for NHS
Scottish javelin record-holder James Campbell recounts running a marathon in his small back garden to raise more over £26,000 for the NHS.
Kirsty Law: Scotland’s top discus thrower on improvised training & being an NHS volunteer
Scotland’s top discus thrower Kirsty Law discusses her makeshift training regime and joining the frontline fight against coronavirus.
Doping athletes not off radar despite reduced drug testing, warns Ukad chief
Doping athletes should not be “naive” and think they will escape detection despite the current reduction in drug testing, says Ukad chief Nicole Sapstead.
‘The support has really motivated me’ – Dasaolu sets sights on Tokyo after overcoming injury
How personal training and public generosity are fuelling James Dasaolu’s bid to return as Britain’s sprint king at next year’s Olympics.
Sebastian Coe says delaying 2020 Games relieved ‘mental turmoil’ of athletes
‘Sport, on this occasion, had to take a back seat,’ says CoeAtheletes’ wellbeing became the priority in postponing GamesSebastian Coe has said the postponement of the Olympics was necessary in order to safeguard the psychological wellbeing of athletes…
Greg Rutherford’s kids interrupt his workout advice
Greg Rutherford’s children interrupt his appearance on BBC Breakfast as the Olympic gold medallist is talking about how to keep active during the coronavirus crisis.
Tokyo 2021 is golden chance to close Big Sport circus and give the Olympics back | Barney Ronay
Games officials have the power to purge profiteering from elite competition and rewrite how we watch and enjoy sportCitius. Altius. Cancelled by a bat virus. In the end the decision to postpone the Olympic Games came as no surprise to anyone. Tokyo 202…
‘Window of opportunity’ – anti-doping boss voices fears over reduced testing
The head of US Anti-Doping says he is concerned some athletes will “take advantage” of reduced drug testing during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘It won’t be that big of a difference being 39’ – Gatlin eyes Olympic gold in 2021
Former Olympic 100m champion Justin Gatlin says he can win gold at the Tokyo Olympics despite him likely being 39 when the postponed Games take place.
‘I was shaking in the blocks’ – the primary school teacher who beat the European champion
How primary school teacher Jessie Knight combines beating some of the world’s best 400m runners and inspiring the next generation of sportswomen.
Paris 2020 organisers remain hopeful European Championships will take place
The organisers of the 2020 European Athletics Championships remain hopeful the event will take place in Paris in August.
‘All options on the table’ – moving Tokyo 2020 ‘a huge jigsaw puzzle,’ says IOC chief
Rescheduling Tokyo 2020 involves “thousands of questions” and the new date “will not be restricted to the summer”, says the International Olympic Committee’s president.
Commonwealth Games organisers scramble to ensure home stars can compete
Birmingham 2022 organisers want help from governing bodiesCommonwealth Games and world championships may collideOrganisers of the Commonwealth Games have urged the governing bodies ofathletics and swimming to find a way to ensure that Dina Asher-Smith,…