Athletics
Wanda Diamond League Call Room: London 2020
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Thursday, 02 July 2020 11:16
WATCH: Interviews with Laura Muir, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Akani Simbine plus London Diamond League highlights This weekend (July 4-5) should have seen the Wanda Diamond League series move on to London for the two-day Müller Anniversary Games. Instead, Laura Muir, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Akani Simbine will head to the ‘Wanda Diamond League Call Room’ to share some of their Diamond…
Injury taught me a lot about myself, says Laura Muir
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Thursday, 02 July 2020 11:46
Time out proved the Scottish star’s mental strength British 1500m record-holder Laura Muir says that she learned a lot about herself in an injury-plagued 2019 season, which ended with a “bittersweet” performance at the World Championships in Doha. The middle-distance star was in fine form last summer before suffering a calf injury which dealt a hammer blow to her preparations…
World Athletics freezes Russia reinstatement processes
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Thursday, 02 July 2020 08:39
Global governing body stands down its Russian taskforce and doping review board due to late payments World Athletics is to stand down its Russian taskforce and doping review board (DRB) after the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) failed to make payments due by the deadline of July 1. Payment of the $6.31 million fine and costs forms part of Russia’s reinstatement…
Blyth RC wins Neuff standing triple jump contest
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Thursday, 02 July 2020 05:44
Athletes from 36 clubs took part in the virtual competition Blyth Running Club has won the Neuff standing triple jump competition, topping a leaderboard of 36 clubs which took part in the virtual challenge. The contest saw individuals and clubs battle virtually for prizes from the equipment supplier, with Blyth RC winning £100 to spend at Neuff against any equipment…
Competition innovation detailed in World Athletics strategic plan
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 13:57
Global governing body outlines separate road and off-road championship ideas and highlights four-year focus as it aims to drive growth in the sport The introduction of aggregated ‘road’ and ‘off-road’ championship events are among the competition innovation ideas detailed in World Athletics’ new four-year strategic plan for the sport. The document, entitled ‘Strategy For Growth’, details how the global governing…
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