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The making of a record-breaker: Dina Asher-Smith's remarkable medal haul

At the European Championships, Dina Asher-Smith became the most decorated British athlete in history. Statistician Mark Butler looks examines a […]
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Werro, Hodgkinson, Broeders-Bol: the 800m rivalry set to define a generation

The women’s 800m final in Birmingham not only provided a major highlight of the European Championships but also an early […]
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Jonny Mellor: the humble hero showing what a "runner's runner" really means

Jonny Mellor finished 50th in Sunday's European Champs marathon, nearly 20 minutes slower than his best. It was one of […]
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Two brilliant winners, half a stadium of witnesses

Amy Hunt and Jakob Ingebrigtsen both delivered the kind of nights that stay with you. So why weren't more people […]
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What's next for Josh Kerr – and the Commonwealth Games?

Glasgow 2026 had its faults but, with moments like the men's mile, did well in keeping the Commonwealth show on […]
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Why London Diamond League gives us an appetite for more

The London Athletics Meet reminded us that the public want to be a part of big occasions and big moments, […]
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Why Josh Kerr faces one of athletics' toughest challenges

World records are made to be broken, but some are harder than others. Here's why Hicham El Guerrouj's mile mark […]
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Commonwealth conundrum

Katharine Merry assesses just how important and influential the Games are in the changing athletics landscape. I never got to […]
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The Enhanced Games and the sport’s guilty fascination

Readers may claim to despise the Enhanced Games, but the surge in clicks, comments and debate suggests athletics still cannot […]
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A deep dive into the predictably unpredictable men's 1500m

With nine different athletes having won the last nine global outdoor titles, can anyone take control of the men’s 1500m? […]
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Building an appetite for more in the summer of 2026

After an excellent indoor season and an eventful Australian Championships, the coming months are full of promise. Katharine Merry is […]
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Why the London Marathon is the greatest in the world

Experiencing London's vibrant streets and unrivalled atmosphere, which showcased the British capital at its very best, was a joy to […]
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