Athletics
Race walking legend Paul Nihill dies
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Athletics
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 11:40
Olympic silver medallist and European champion in the 1960s has passed away after falling ill with coronavirus As a four-time Olympian, European champion and Olympic silver medallist, Paul Nihill earned a reputation as one of the all-time greats of race walking. So the sport is in mourning this week after his death on Tuesday (December 15) aged 81 from coronavirus.…
Dare to Explore – win an HONOR Watch GS Pro smartwatch
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Athletics
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 06:04
AW promotion: Built for adventure, the HONOR Watch GS Pro will see you from the slopes to the trails The HONOR Watch GS Pro launched under the theme of “Dare to Explore” and with its rugged design and exceptional battery life it’s a smartwatch that’s certainly built for adventure. Thanks to the 25-day battery, comprehensive outdoor functionality and exceptional design,…
Alexander Stadium on track for 2022
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Athletics
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 01:54
Work has been progressing steadily during 2020 at the Birmingham stadium ahead of Commonwealth Games The redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games in 2022 is bang on schedule despite the problems created by the pandemic this year. An inspection this week confirms the building work is progressing as planned and within its £72.4…
Sam Atkin video interview
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Athletics
Tuesday, 15 December 2020 08:39
US-based British distance runner talks about his stand-out 10,000m in California, his goals for 2021 and why his biggest fan is the reigning Miss Great Britain Born in Grimsby and based in Idaho, Sam Atkin made a name for himself this month with a sizzling 10,000m breakthrough run of 27:26.58. Improving his PB by more than two minutes, it lifted…
Great moments – Kelly Holmes’ dream double
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Athletics
Monday, 14 December 2020 07:33
Part of a series on the greatest moments in the 75-year history of AW, Dame Kelly Holmes casts her mind back 16 years to the pinnacle of her career – the 800m and 1500m victories she achieved at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games Wide-eyed and with arms outstretched in a picture of shock and sheer elation, Kelly Holmes had achieved…
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