Athletics
The benefits of plyometric training
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Thursday, 20 August 2020 02:00
Jumps training is crucial for all athletes, including ultra-marathon runners, writes John Shepherd Plyometric jump training should be a staple part of every athlete’s plans, according to considerable research. It can improve sprint performance, jump height and length as well as performance economy and can also reduce injury potential in women, young athletes and masters. Researchers in Sports Medicine discovered…
Sara Symington appointed as UKA performance director
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Thursday, 20 August 2020 03:03
The two-time Olympic cyclist has previously held leadership roles at Archery GB and England Netball Sara Symington has been announced as the new performance director at UK Athletics (UKA) and will begin her new role in the autumn. The two-time Olympic cyclist, who competed as a javelin thrower as a junior, is to lead the coordination of a “UK-wide performance…
Jemma Reekie and Elliot Giles among winners in Bydgoszcz
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 15:26
The Irena Szewinska Memorial welcomed athletes for the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze event Britain’s Jemma Reekie and Elliot Giles claimed 1500m and 800m wins respectively at the Irena Szewinska Memorial in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Wednesday evening. Double European under-23 champion Reekie, who clocked 2:31.11 for 1000m in Monaco on Friday, kicked to victory at the World Athletics Continental Tour…
Noah Lyles secures sprint double in Székesfehérvár
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 11:59
Hugues Fabrice Zango leaps a world lead to win the triple jump ahead of Christian Taylor, while Nadine Visser equals her own world-leading 100m hurdles mark Noah Lyles scored a sprint double while Hugues Fabrice Zango and Nadine Visser set world leads at the Gyulai István Memorial in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, on Wednesday. Originally only entered for the 100m, the USA’s…
Will new long jump format take off in Stockholm?
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 09:14
Diamond League meeting will trial “Final Three” initiative this weekend, but athletes have been quick to criticise plans Last week’s Wanda Diamond League meeting in Monaco produced all manner of talking points thanks to some truly memorable performances but the tour’s next stop, in Stockholm, is already causing a stir amongst field athletes before even a step has been taken…
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Diamond League deal means live stream coverage for fans in UK
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UK endurance track racing returns at Belgrave meet
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Max Burgin runs 1:44 UK U20 800m record at Trafford
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Andrew Pozzi and Johannes Vetter break records in Turku
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