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Olympian Praises Derry as Ideal Venue for Europe Triathlon Cup

Olympian Aileen Reid endorses Derry as an ideal venue for the Europe Triathlon Cup in September, highlighting its technical course and timing ahead of the World Triathlon Championship Finals.

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Getty Images Aileen Reid of Ireland competing in the Women's Triathlon at Fort Copacobana during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Gkolomeev Sets Unofficial 50m Freestyle Record at Controversial Enhanced Games

Kristian Gkolomeev set an unofficial 50m freestyle world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing drugs are permitted. The event faces condemnation from global sports bodies and features athletes competing under new, openly enhanced conditions.

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Kristian Gkolomeev celebrates winning the men's 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games

Enhanced Games: Steroid-Allowed Competition Challenges Olympic Norms

The Enhanced Games in Las Vegas allow legal performance-enhancing drugs, challenging Olympic norms with $25m in prizes and open doping, sparking health and ethical debates.

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BBC Athletes aalk around a blue athletics track and 4-lane swimming pool as the golden Trump Tower looms in the background. A sign advertises a million dollars in prize money for athletes at the Enhanced Games.

Athlos to Launch London Event in 2026, Aiming to Be the 'F1 of Athletics'

Athlos, an all-female track meet founded by Alexis Ohanian, will debut in London in 2026, expanding to a two-day event with top athletes competing for prize money and equity stakes, aiming to become the 'Formula 1 of track and field.'

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Keely Hodgkinson is presented with a Tiffany & Co crown by Serena Williams after winning the women's 800m at Athlos in 2025

Assessment Underway for North of England's 2040s Olympic Bid

The UK government has commissioned UK Sport to assess a potential 2040s Olympic bid for the north of England, evaluating costs, benefits, and infrastructure readiness.

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Manchester United's Old Trafford was a host of the Olympic football matches at the London 2012 games

Mark English Wins 800m in Stunning Finish at Diamond League Shanghai

Mark English secured his first Diamond League win in the men's 800m at Shanghai, setting a meeting record of 1:43.85 with a thrilling sprint finish.

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Potter Claims Second, Yee Finishes Fifth in Yokohama Triathlon Return

Beth Potter finished second and Alex Yee fifth in Yokohama triathlon. Potter narrowly missed gold again, while Yee returned after marathon focus. British athletes performed strongly across categories.

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Beth Potter cycling during the triathlon at Paris 2024

Lowri Morgan on Life Lessons Learned Through Ultra Running

Lowri Morgan, a leading Welsh ultra runner, shares her passion, motivation, and life lessons from running. She highlights women's success in ultra races and offers advice for new runners.

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9-Year-Old Amputee Aims to Complete Three Peaks Challenge in Under 24 Hours

Nine-year-old amputee Albie-Junior Thomas aims to complete the Three Peaks challenge in under 24 hours, raising funds for Holywell Town FC. Born without a fibula, he has already climbed each peak individually and is training intensively with his father.

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Daniel Thomas A four-year-old boy wearing a red coat, blue snood, orange hat and black gloves, is pictured at the summit of a mountain alongside a man in an orange coat and black hat, with a short brown beard. The boy is being held up on to the trig pillar by a person in a black coat whose face can't be seen. Both the boy and the man are smiling. It is misty and snowy in the background and there is snow on the boy's gloves and hat.

World Athletics Upholds Ban on Belarus Despite IOC's Proposal to Lift It

World Athletics has rejected the IOC's call to lift the ban on Belarusian athletes amid ongoing sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite IOC urging, World Athletics maintains restrictions until peace negotiations progress and doping concerns regarding Russia remain unresolved.

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IOC president Kirsty Coventry waving an Olympic flag

Rachel Entrekin Sets New Record at Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon

Rachel Entrekin set a new course record at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon with a time of 56 hours, 9 minutes, fueled by mashed potatoes and minimal sleep. Supported by a team, she achieved her third consecutive win and plans to compete next at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.

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Rachel Entrekin looks emotional at the finish line of the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon

Record 1.3 Million Enter 2027 London Marathon Ballot

A record 1.3 million people have applied for the 2027 London Marathon ballot, surpassing last year's record. The 2026 event had nearly 60,000 finishers and featured historic performances by Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa.

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London Marathon runners with the London Eye in the background