Athletics
Edinburgh 1970 golden jubilee: Ian Stewart reflects on Scotland’s success
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Wednesday, 15 July 2020 16:30
The host country claimed four athletics gold medals at the 1970 Commonwealth Games and July 16 marks the event’s 50th anniversary Opened by Her Majesty the Queen on July 16, 1970, at the newly-built Meadowbank Stadium, the Edinburgh 1970 Commonwealth Games inspired Scottish athletes to 25 medals: six gold, eight silver and 11 bronze, and saw future household names such…
Competing and officiating in the ‘new normal’
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Wednesday, 15 July 2020 12:54
Olympic discus thrower Jade Lally was among those to compete at the first official UK athletics meeting after lockdown Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers hosted Throws Fest, the first official athletics fixture in the UK since March, at Allianz Park last weekend and both athletes and officials were delighted to be back in action after months of lockdown, writes Rosalind Zeffertt. The…
Dani Chattenton and Frank Baddick win England Athletics Virtual 5km Championships
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Wednesday, 15 July 2020 14:10
Aldershot claim both team titles, led by Alex Pointon and Pippa Roessler Frank Baddick and Dani Chattenton (pictured) have been confirmed as individual winners of the inaugural England Athletics Virtual 5km Championships. Aldershot won both team titles thanks to Alex Pointon (14:18), Joe Morwood (14:26) and Jack Boswell (14:51) for the men and Pippa Roessler (17:00), Lesley Locks (17:28) and…
Birmingham 2022 launches mascot design competition
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Wednesday, 15 July 2020 07:25
Tickets to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony are up for grabs The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has launched a search to find a ‘Mascot Maker’ – a child who will design the official mascot for the Games and win tickets to the event’s opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium. Children aged five to 15 from across the UK are being…
Manchester Marathon cancelled for 2020
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Tuesday, 14 July 2020 11:06
The marathon and Tommy’s Manchester Half had been due to take place on October 11 The 2020 Manchester Marathon and Tommy’s Manchester Half events have both been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The races had been scheduled to take place on October 11 after the marathon was moved from its original date of April 5. The 2020 marathon had…
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