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Stemming the dropout rate in athletics

International middle-distance runner Emily Dudgeon suggests what might be done to help more youngsters realise their ambitions in athletics
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When defending your title isn't an option

Stuart Weir highlights some of the athletes who have been unable to defend their Paralympic titles in Rio following changes to the competition programme since London 2012
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The life of an athlete: Is university for me?

For athletes considering university in the future or getting ready to start their first year, student athlete Jenny Nesbitt offers her experience and advice
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No 200m Paralympic glory for Guilhermina in Rio

Terezinha Guilhermina was denied the chance to go for T11 200m gold on home soil after she was disqualified for a false start and Stuart Weir reflects on her impressive sprinting career
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Athletes overcome travel problems for CityGames season climax

Street athletics sees competitors go the extra mile to make the start line
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Experiencing the World U20 Championships

Archie Davis explains what it was like competing at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Poland earlier this year
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Rio 2016: The AW team's top moments

Can't believe the Olympics are over? Relive it by reading through these stand-out performances, as selected by the Athletics Weekly team, and then tell us your top moment
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Rio 2016 predictions - how did we do?

After 10 days of Olympic Games action, take a look at how many medals we correctly guessed and let us know how that compares with your own predictions!
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Rio Olympic Games in pictures

Images that capture some of the stand-out athletics moments from Rio 2016
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Smiles and satisfaction from GB marathoners in Rio

Alyson Dixon celebrates with a Borini, burger and a beer as she conquers Rio course with teammate Sonia Samuels
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Almaz Ayana’s record met with scepticism

Ethiopian tells cynics her Olympic 10,000m win is down to hard training and religious faith
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Life in the Olympic Village

Stuart Weir gives an insight into living in the Olympic Village during the Games
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