Athletics

Dina Asher-Smith sets a championship record as she narrowly beats Amy Hunt in a photo finish to win gold in the Women’s 200m final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham. FOLLOW LIVE: UK Athletics Championships 2025 Available to UK users only. BBC News

After dedicating his 100m victory to his aunt, whose funeral he had to miss to be present at the trials, Hughes returned to the track to overpower his rivals and once again assert himself as the UK’s dominant male sprinter. The British record holder in the 100m and 200m, Hughes …

Zharnel Hughes wins the men’s 200m with a championship record time of 19.90 at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham. BBC News

Great Britain’s Amy Hunt finishes second behind in-form American Anavia Battle in the 200m at the Diamond League meeting in Paris. BBC News

Watch as Zharnel Hughes wins the men’s 100m final, showing off his confidence in the final stages at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham. BBC News

Caudery won the pole vault with a first-time clearance of 4.45m, before pushing herself to equal her best performance of the year by going over at 4.85m. The 25-year-old won world indoor gold in a breakout 2024 season, during which she broke the British record with a 4.92m jump, but …

Watch a chaotic 100m semi-final at the UK Athletic Championships in Birmingham with the race including a teenager disqualified, three different injuries and a close finish on the line. BBC News

In the sprints, Dina Asher-Smith contests the women’s 200m, with Daryll Neita and Amy Hunt doubling up by adding the 100m. Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes are among those aiming for glory in the men’s events, with Louie Hinchliffe focusing his attention on retaining his 100m crown. Charlie Dobson is …

In a frequently asked questions page published by World Athletics, the test is described as being “extremely accurate” and states “the risk of false negative or positive is extremely unlikely”. World Boxing also approved the use of the SRY test in May when it introduced mandatory sex testing for all …

When a photo of ultrarunner Sophie Power breastfeeding during a race went viral, it sparked a campaign for change. BBC News

Couch to 5K is a great way to get into running, providing a free, beginner-friendly running plan. The best way to start is to plan a route, wear comfortable clothing and trainers – and get out there. Of course, it might be hard at first, but it will get easier …

Watch as Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith finishes third in the women’s 100m at the Diamond League in Oslo as Olympic champion Julian Alfred takes victory. BBC News

Great Britain’s Georgia Hunter-Bell stages a late dash to snatch a dramatic victory in the women’s 800m in the Diamond League in Stockholm. BBC News

Watch as Sweden’s Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men’s pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm. BBC News

Great Britain’s George Mills sets a new personal best in the 1500m, but has to settle for third as Frenchman Azeddine Habz sets a new national record in Paris. BBC News

However those who are familiar with Annabelle’s family will know she does have genetics on her side. Her father Olusoji was World Indoor 60m champion in 2008, won Olympic bronze in the 4x100m relay in 2004 and was a Commonwealth Games silver medallist in 2006. His personal best over 100m …

In late 2024, Bolt sent a direct message on Instagram – in response to a video of one of Gout’s runs – saying “he looks like young me”. Gout is pleased with the comparisons, but wants to make his own mark. “I do see it,” Gout told Nine last year. …

Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes makes a late burst to take second place at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon and finish behind Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson. BBC News

Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith wins the men’s 400m with a season’s best performance of 44.1 seconds at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon. BBC News

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon wins the women’s 1500m with a world record at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon. BBC News