2026 promises to be a landmark year for athletics, with the Diamond League returning alongside the European Athletics Championships, which will be staged in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This 27th edition represents a prime opportunity for British athletes to rediscover success after a disappointing 2025 World Championships, where many performances ultimately fell short of expectations. Here is a closer look at the key storylines of the season and, in particular, a highly anticipated meeting: the London Diamond League on 18 July, where the best of British athletics will come together to prepare in the best possible way for a major home championship. Read more Read More
Over recent years, the American collegiate system has become an increasingly attractive pathway for young British talents. The latest to make the move is Kishi Aremu, who, drawn by the quality of facilities, scientific support and the highly competitive nature of the NCAA, will cross the Atlantic to continue the early stages of her career. She follows in the footsteps of fellow young Britons such as Matthew McKenna and Lyla Belshaw, who have also recently opted for the US college route. Read more Read More
On Sunday 21 December, with the indoor season still very much in its infancy, Honor Oteng produced an early statement by setting a new personal best over 60 metres. Her time of 7.54 seconds places her seventh on the British under-15 all-time rankings, an achievement made even more striking by the fact that she is younger than every athlete ahead of her on the list, at just 13 years of age. Read more Read More
British athletics didn’t wait for the depths of winter to produce the first tremors of what promises to be a packed indoor season. Barely into December, a string of results from Loughborough and Lee Valley has already drawn unusual attention for a period usually dominated by cautious early-season outings. Read more Read More
With one month to go until the 2025 European Cross Country Championships, the British team once again arrives with serious ambitions. Blending established champions with young talents already well-versed in continental competition, the squad will travel to Lagoa, Portugal, aiming not only to challenge for top honours but to dominate the medal table yet again. Britain’s recent supremacy in the U20 and U23 categories naturally places its athletes among the overwhelming favourites, with several chasing a third consecutive individual title. After strong performances in Liverpool and on the international circuit, confidence is high. Read more Read More
