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Adrian Woods has passed away
Welsh Athletics were shocked and saddened to hear the news that runner, coach, and all round good guy, Adrian Woods of Pont-y-pwl & District Runners has died. more to follow
NDP Application Now Open
The National Development Programme is the second step along the performance development pathway and focuses on the top performing young athletes aged between 16-19 across Wales. The programme is unde...
Weekend Round Up (27th-28th)
Diamond league, Lausanne European Silver 1500m medalist, Jake Heyward (Cardiff) finished in 9th place in the men’s 1,500m, running a time of 3:34.99. Mid Cheshire 5k, Cheshire Janos Rush Vranek (Abe...
Team Selection for the England Throws Camps Throws Fest
Welsh Athletics will be taking a team of U18, U20 and U23 athletes to compete at the England Throws Camps Throws Fest, where they will compete as part of the Home Countries team. The event will take p...
Cardiff Half Marathon – Spaces for Welsh Athletics Members
Following the recent announcement by Run 4 Wales (R4W) that the 2022 Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon has sold out, we can confirm that Welsh Athletics has secured an allocation of guaranteed entries fo...
Welsh Athletics to recruit new President
Welsh Athletics has opened nominations for the role of President of Welsh Athletics. Current President Lynette Harries will step down from the role having served the maximum term of 6 years (3 term...
Super September
With a wonderful summer of Athletics coming to close, we are continuing to celebrate this amazing sport with our Super September bonanza of coach and leader education. To support our clubs and running...
Athletes star at European Championships
European Championships, Munich In the Olympic stadium, Jeremiah Azu (Cardiff) had the race of his life to take bronze in the men’s 100m. Running a new personal best of 10.13s, Jeremiah waited with a...
Weekend Round Up (20-21st August)
European Championships, Munich The European Championships took place in Munich last week, with two individual medals being brought back to Wales. Jake Heyward (Cardiff) and Jeremiah Azu (Cardiff) won...
Service Award Nominations are now open
Welsh Athletics is happy to announce the opening of the Welsh Athletics Service Award for 2022. The Service Awards include; the Award of Meritorious Service, Award of Honour and the Athlete Achievemen...
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben Gregory's friends and family at this time
It is with sadness that we share the news that Ben Gregory is in a coma following a bike acciddent. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben's friends and family at this time. Ben's accomplishmen...
British and Irish Junior Mountain Running Championships : Team Selection
Taking place on September 3rd 2022 in the beautiful surroundings of Ambleside, Cumbria, are the 22nd British and Irish Junior Mountain Running Championships. Welsh Athletics are pleased to announce th...
Azu gets first Senior Medal in Munich
Jeremiah Azu's stellar 2022 continued last night in Munich where he secured a Bronze medal in the final of the European Championships 100m. Banner image: British Athletics A delighted Azu spoke ...
Welsh Fell Runner, Hugh Aggleton has died.
Welsh Athletics are very saddened to share the news that Hugh Aggleton has passed away peacefully a few years after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. Hugh ran for Fell & Mountain running...
Asics Home Nations 5k : Preview
For the first time ever, the Asics Home Nations 5k will be descending on Cardiff, and more specifically Bute Park for an evening of fast racing. Taking place on a multi lap course, the flat and smooth...
Statement on Run Britain/Race Licencing
In line with the Athletics Unified strategy, and the need for absolute clarity of roles and responsibilities between UK Athletics and the Home Countries, Welsh Athletics can confirm that it will assum...
Welsh Junior Championships Round Up
Aliyah Afolabi (Cardiff) dominated the u13 girl’s 100m winning in a time of 12.65s after setting a CBP of 12.43s in the qualifying round. Hollie Taylor of Newport was second with a time of 13.55s, w...
Weekend Round Up (13th-14th August)
Away from the Welsh Junior Championships, where multiple Championship Best Performances were recorded, it has been a quiet week of competition, but highlights include. BMC Gold Standard, Watford Rhian...
Podium 5km : Team Announcement
The Asics Home Nations 5k will take place on a fast multi-lap course in Bute Park on Saturday 20th August. This new event is organised by Podium 5k, Sportsshoes and Welsh Athletics and is set to be a ...
Team Announcement: European Championships
In a summer where three major championships are taking place, the third and final championship of the summer begins on August 15th. To be held in Munich, Germany, this years European Championships see...