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Open up the tracks or risk losing a generation of athletes

Welsh Athletics is campaigning for more athletes to be allowed to use sports facilities but the problem affects athletes of all ages and abilities in every part of the UK
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Quest for gender equality in athletics

Women have been gradually achieving parity with men in athletics over the past century and here the AW editor charts some key moments in history
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Tanni Grey-Thompson on mission to boost grassroots sport

Baroness Grey-Thompson is on the new House of Lords Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation and she wants AW readers to help provide input into their current inquiry
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AW silver jubilee issue - 1970

As AW celebrates its 75th anniversary, the magazine's results guru Steve Smythe takes a look back at another milestone edition
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The secrets behind AW's success

As the magazine celebrates its 75th anniversary, its long-time editor explains its enduring appeal
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Never-ending quest to create the complete athletics team

British athletics’ new 12-year plan has admirable ambition but just how realistic is it?
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Could super shoes cost athletes an Olympic medal?

Some believe new thicker-soled shoes may have contributed to World Half falls. Is there danger of the same risk in Tokyo?
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Shoe wars

AW shoe guru Paul Freary looks ahead to the epic clash between Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele – and their Nike footwear – at the London Marathon
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Top 10 favourite AW covers

As the world’s No.1 athletics magazine prepares to relaunch, our editor picks some of his most memorable covers from over the years
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Why Magic Monday is the greatest night in athletics history

It is 20 years since Cathy Freeman won the Olympic title on home soil during an evening of unbelievable track and field entertainment
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Why 'Flash' is the athletes' choice as UKA head coach

From being called a 'bloody nuisance' by his first coach, Christian Malcolm has matured into one of the most popular and respected figures in the sport
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Why simply showing up can make such a difference

The recent actions of Jess Judd and Paul Robinson have cut to the heart of what makes athletics tick
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