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SEASONAL ILLNESS PREVENTION - via Sport Wales
This month’s medicine and science update focuses on the prevention of seasonal illness. With many athletes returning to school, college and university over the coming months, one of the most commo...
Jock Anderson - Funeral Arrangements
The funeral for Jock Anderson will take place on the 9th of September at 10.30am at Langstone Crematorium, Newport (NP18 2BP), this will be followed by a burial at Christchurch Cemetery (NP18 1JJ), wi...
AGM Reminder
The Welsh Athletics Annual General Meeting will take place on the 26th of October at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. The preliminary notice can be found here. Members are reminded that any ...
Junior Athlete Voice Applications are now Open
Junior Athlete Voice Applications are now OPEN Application Form The Role We’re looking for young people aged 15-19, from across Wales, to become part of our Junior Athlete Forum. We want to hear ...
Welshman Dan Nash breaks 50km British Record at World Championships!
The IAU 50Km World Champs has got to be one of the best experiences of my life. Having arrived home in Cardiff and slotting straight back into the reality of work, it’s very hard to believe that it ...
Junior Welsh Record Holders win big at English Champs whilst Jake Smith and Charlotte Arter win Cardiff 10K
IAU 50km World Championships, Romania – September 1 Dan Nash raced at the IAU 50km World Championships last weekend finishing 3rd and setting a brand new British Record over the distance in 2:49.01...
Weekend Roundup August 24-25th
U18 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup, Susa, Italy – August 24 Welsh Teams were in action at the 14th Under 18 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup at Susa in Italy on Saturday. Michael Spill of Menai Tr...
Five Welsh medals at the British Senior Championships
The sun came out for the Muller British Championships at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham last weekend to provide some hot conditions for the athletes chasing selection for the World Championships...
Event Preview: World Mountain Running Association's World U18 Cup
Saturday 24th August sees the 14th running of the World Mountain Running Association Under/18 World Cup in Susa, Italy. Wales will compete against teams from the Home Countries, along with Italy, Fran...
Welsh athletes looking to bag themselves a medal and a ticket to Doha this weekend in Birmingham
Over 30 Welsh athletes are traveling up to Birmingham this weekend to compete at the 131st Muller British Athletics Championships in the famous Alexander Stadium. This will be the last Championship ev...
Vacancies: Regional Coordinators for Sprints & Hurdles
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead one of the Wales Regional Sprints & Hurdles programmes across the North, South, East and West of Wales. The Regional Development Programme is part of an init...
Jock Anderson has sadly passed away
By Gwyn Williams Welsh Athletics was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of coach Jock Anderson on Friday evening. Scotsman Jock Anderson has been one of Britain's most successful coaches wi...
Weekend Roundup: Cardiff U20 Girls Break 4x100m Club Record
IAAF Diamond League, Birmingham – August 18 Jake Heyward ran in a competitive 1500m, finishing 12th in 3:43.72. Rhys Jones finished 2nd in the T35-38 100m, with the quick time of 11.84. In the women...
Welsh team show good form in the Manchester International
Another wet Manchester International last night but that did not scare off the team of Welsh athletes that made the trek to compete both for individual medals and team points on Wednesday 14th August ...
Welsh Athletics Statement – Phil Banning
Welsh Athletics Statement – Phil Banning Welsh Athletics acknowledges the conviction and subsequent sentence handed down to Phil Banning following his appearance at Winchester Crown Court. Office...
Weekend Round up August 10th & 11th
The adverse weather conditions this weekend caused a lot of Welsh competitions to be cancelled but some competitions still went ahead and here is a quick round-up of the weekend. European Team Champio...
Experienced athletes selected to represent Wales in the Manchester International
A strong and experienced team have been selected to represent Wales at the Manchester International this year including Commonwealth and Olympic athletes. The team includes Kirsty Taylor fresh from ...
WELSH ATHLETICS LEAGUE - EVENT CANCELLED
It is with regret that due to the adverse weather warnings in place, we have taken the decision to cancel the final Welsh Athletics League Fixture that was due to take place in Swansea on Saturday 10t...
Coaching Community: Philip Oliver
Today in my 32nd year of involvement in athletics I can honestly say that I still get that same “buzz” working for the best interests of my athletes and club, long may it continue My association w...
West Wales win the Inter-Regional Championships whilst Reynolds and Jones break Welsh Records
Welsh Inter-Regional T&F Championships, Aberdare – August 4 Athletes from each of the four regions of Wales descended upon the new Ron Jones Stadium in Aberdare to see who would be crowned the Inter...