Athletics

November 20, 2025 Athletics
At just 18, Otis Poole has already established himself as one of the brightest young talents in British athletics. A national indoor champion at 17 and a European silver medallist at junior level, he embodies the new generation of high jumpers capable of mixing it with the world’s best. Originally from Chippenham and developed at the Yate & District Athletic Club, Poole has now taken another decisive step: he has signed with Texas A&M University, a prestigious American institution where he will pursue both his studies and his sporting career in a truly elite environment. Read more Read More
September 22, 2025 Athletics
British women’s sprinting has rarely looked so richly stocked with talent. Between Dina Asher-Smith, the poster girl of the sport for the past decade, and Daryll Neita, an Olympic finalist and multiple continental medallist, the current elite remain firmly at the top of their game. Behind them, 23-year-old Amy Hunt – World Championship silver medallist over 200m in Tokyo in 2025 – has ensured the immediate succession is in safe hands. Yet already, an even younger generation is beginning to send shockwaves through the stopwatch : Annabelle Fasuba, Honor Oteng, Celine Obinna-Alo, Aliyah Afolabi and Araya Williams, barely out of their teenage years – and in some cases not even there yet, they embody a precocious wave of sprinters capable, in time, of extending Britain’s proud tradition of Read more Read More
September 16, 2025 Athletics
British discus throwing may be on the brink of a new golden era. More than a decade on from his first breakthrough, Lawrence Okoye reaffirmed his status as the event’s trailblazer by surpassing 70 metres once again in 2025, extending his own national record. But behind him, a new generation is emerging with real force. Two names stand out: Moyo Stumpenhusen and Kendrick Onolememen. The former is already a reference point in the U17 age group, while the latter is smashing records at just 13 years old. Together, they represent a new wave with the potential to one day take up Okoye’s mantle and shine on the global stage. Read more Read More
September 5, 2025 Athletics
After two impressive editions for the British team (seven medals in 2022 and ten in 2023), the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships in arrive with expectations higher than ever and the prospect of a new medals record. Here’s a closer look at the athletes most likely to strike gold and make the podium. Read more Read More
September 4, 2025 Athletics
The UK will send a 66-strong team to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (13–21), with a dual ambition: to turn depth into medals and to fast-track the next generation with Los Angeles 2028 firmly in mind. World champions Josh Kerr and Katarina Johnson-Thompson will spearhead the delegation, while Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson looks to extend her dominance – challenged, notably, by a fellow Briton in Georgia Hunter Bell. The coaching staff have been clear about the strategy: target the podiums and maximise finalists, while also opening the door to emerging names elevated by the world rankings who, in the past, might not have made the cut. Read more Read More