Athletics
Birchfield in row with Birmingham City Council over use of Alexander Stadium
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Wednesday, 24 January 2024 08:22
Derek Redmond says the cash-strapped authorities are trying to kill the Commonwealth Games legacy After months of disgruntlement and behind-the-scenes legal battles, Birchfield Harriers has broken its silence over its struggle to access facilities at the Alexander Stadium. Derek Redmond, the Birchfield vice-president and former UK 400m record-holder, told ITV News Central that Birmingham City Council is trying to kill…
The battle to save Yeovil Recreation Centre
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 15:15
Petition to halt the proposed closure of the Bill Whistlecroft Athletics Arena nears 15,000 signatures after Somerset Council contemplate locking the gates An athletics track, described by those who use it as a jewel in the crown in the county, could be closed by Somerset Council because of their attempt to find 100m in savings, to prevent being effectively bankrupt.…
Conica returns to Stockholm
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 00:38
AW promotion: Swedish capital will enjoy top-class synthetic surface when it stages the Diamond League in June The Stockholm Stadium in Sweden was once equipped with a Conica track many years ago before it was replaced with a competitors track. Now, as officials work to position the stadium as an international athletics arena and event venue, Conicas innovative products will…
Shawn Barber, 2015 world pole vault champion, dies aged 29
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 12:51
Canadian record-holder was a member of the six-metre pole vault club and twice made the Commonwealth Games podium Shawn Barber, the world champion in 2015 and Commonwealth Games medallist in 2014 and 2018, has died aged only 29. According to news reports, he had been experiencing health problems and died from medical complications. His agency, Doyle Management, said: A friend…
Jack Scott shatters Jasmin Paris Spine Race record by 10 hours
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 02:23
The 29-year-old ultra-runner conquers bitterly cold conditions in mid-winter endurance challenge, Adrian Stott reports Jack Scott has won the 2024 Montane Winter Spine Race after covering the 268 miles of the Pennine Way from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders in a record time of 72hr 55min 5sec. This is over 10 hours inside Jasmin Pariss…
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