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Athletics

Athletics is a group of sports including running, jumping, throwing, walking, and events that combine them such as the modern pentathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon.

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Athletics

Shericka Jackson clocks third-fastest 200m time in history

27th June 202227th June 2022 by lukealexdavis

Yuh cyan stop wi!

Athletics

Who knew professional running could be so corrupt?

29th May 202229th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

Imagine Wacky Races but on two feet rather than wheels.

Athletics

Could you hang with Eliud Kipchoge?

25th February 202229th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

Run, Eliud, Run!

Athletics / Motor Sports / Sport

6 Black British sporting changemakers (chosen by sportanddev.org)

26th October 20217th February 2022 by lukealexdavis

Some familiar Black names featured on the list.

Athletics

Darren Campbell on how sprinting saved him from gang life

6th August 202129th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

From the estates to the podium, Darren Campbell’s life changed when he moved from Manchester to basically stay alive.

Athletics / Olympics / Summer Olympics

History Extra on Harry Edward: Britain’s first Black Olympic hero

23rd July 202129th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

A Black man born in Germany to German and West Indian parents, winning two Olympic medals for Great Britain? Ain’t nothing changed since 1920.

Athletics

Nia Dennis’s incredible 9.95 floor exercise

26th January 20217th February 2022 by lukealexdavis

In the words of Simone Biles, Nia did the damn thing.

Athletics / Olympics

Russia doping ban down to 2 years after panel u-turn

14th January 20217th February 2022 by lukealexdavis

Despite the findings against them, Russia has seen its doping ban slashed. But why?

Athletics / Olympics / Summer Olympics

Tessa Sanderson on racism, records, and boardroom representation

26th October 20207th February 2022 by lukealexdavis

Former Olympic gold medalist Tessa Sanderson spoke to Sky Sports about her experiences with racism, her gold medal in Los Angeles, and the lack of BAME representation in boardrooms.

Athletics

Cooking with Colin Jackson

27th July 202029th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

The former British Olympian cooked vegetable pasta and spicy meaty gnocchi on YouTube as part of Airbnb’s Olympian & Paralympian Online Experiences.

Athletics

Henry Carr, Olympic Champion (1941-2015)

29th May 201929th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

The late athlete passed away on this day in 2015, best known for his two gold medals at Tokyo 64.

Athletics

Caster Semenya: An Appreciation Post

4th May 201929th May 2022 by lukealexdavis

F*ck the haters, this post is all about celebrating Caster Semenya, a superb athlete who runs in the face of adversity.

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