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Welsh Javelin Star Freya Jones Faces Setback After Equipment Damaged En Route to Commonwealth Games

Welsh javelin record holder Freya Jones faces a major setback after four of her javelins were broken in transit, jeopardizing her Commonwealth Games preparations.

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Daniel Wiffen Considers Training Base Change After Irish Open Performance

Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen may relocate his training base from California if he does not meet performance targets at the Irish Open, considering a return to Dublin depending on his results.

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Adam Gemili Retires from Athletics, Joins Chelsea as Speed Coach

Adam Gemili, former European 200m champion and Olympic semi-finalist, retires from athletics and joins Chelsea as a part-time speed coach, reflecting on his career and future ambitions.

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Hunter Bell Falls to Hollingsworth in Melbourne 1500m Race

Georgia Hunter Bell, recently crowned women's world indoor champion, was beaten by Claudia Hollingsworth in the 1500m at Melbourne's Maurie Plant Meet. Hollingsworth set a meet record and won in 4:01.30, while Hunter Bell finished second. The event was the first of 11 World Athletics Continental ...

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Claudia Hollingsworth beats Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting in Melbourne on Saturday

Mary Rand: Olympic Trailblazer and British Athletics Legend

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win Olympic athletics gold, triumphed in Tokyo 1964 with three medals and inspired generations of athletes.

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Mary Rand in action in the long jump at the 1964 Olympics

Glasgow School of Sport to Close in 2029 After Council Approval

Glasgow's School of Sport will close in 2029 after council approval, allowing current pupils to finish their education amid funding challenges and community concerns.

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Glasgow Life The Glasgow School of Sport building - playing fields are outside the building, which is a mix of sandstone bricks and grey/white.

Scottish Grandmother, 72, Sets Hyrox Record After Three Hip Replacements

At 72, Scottish grandmother Carole Munro sets a Hyrox fitness record after three hip replacements, inspiring her family and qualifying for world championships.

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Stuart Amory Carole Munro smiles at the camera wearing a medal and holding a patch. She is standing in front of a black and white striped backdrop and is wearing a black vest top.

Josh Kerr Reflects on Setbacks Before Winning World Indoor 3,000m Gold

Josh Kerr reflects on setbacks including injury and silver medals before reclaiming world indoor 3,000m gold and preparing for upcoming championships.

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Three determined athletes compete in a track and field race, showcasing energy and focus.

Hodgkinson Claims First World Indoor 800m Title with Championship Record

Keely Hodgkinson won her first world indoor 800m title with a championship record, becoming Great Britain's first women's 800m world champion and contributing to the nation's most successful World Indoor Championships.

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A varied collection of silver and gold medals alongside trophies on a white surface, showcasing achievement.

O'Connor Claims Bronze in World Indoor Pentathlon with National Record

Ireland's Kate O'Connor won bronze in the World Indoor pentathlon with a national record 4839 points, behind Sofie Dokter and Anna Hall.

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Georgia Hunter Bell Claims First Global 1500m Title at World Indoors

Georgia Hunter Bell won her first global 1500m title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, securing Great Britain's second medal at the event.

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Georgia Hunter Bell crosses the line for world indoor 1500m gold

Josh Kerr Wins World Indoor 3000m Title, Secures GB's First Medal in Poland

Josh Kerr overcame injury to reclaim his world indoor 3,000m title, winning Great Britain's first medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

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