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Athletics

Jon-Jo Doherty at Liverpool Harriers, courtesy of Jon-Jo Doherty

Merseyside cross country champion eyes St Helens 10K success

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With St Helens’ annual 10K event on the horizon, one of the town’s best runners has stated his intent to win. Jon-Jo Doherty has flown out of the blocks this year, having been crowned as Merseyside County Cross Country champion...

Crime Stoppers charity hoping to use sport to keep the youth safe

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A Merseyside initiative has helped create a 22% decrease in knife crime between 2022-23 compared to last year. Crime Stoppers is a 35 year old independent charity which provides the public with the chance to report violations anonymously, and...

Anyika Onuora: Klopp is not like the other managers

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After the bombshell announcement Jurgen Klopp is set to leave his role as Liverpool manager in May, Liverpool Olympic Medallist and Red fan Anyika Onuora has told MerseysportLive, she and other fans are just grateful for all he has...

Wirral blind runner opens up about his challenges

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A blind runner from West Kirby has encouraged young people to start athletics, saying that no one should be excluded in the sport. Ben Darby has been a member of the Run In Wirral group since 2011 and is a...
Sefton Park.

Greenbank Sports Academy aiming to combat mental health conditions with exercise programme

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  https://youtu.be/UXdQGuR27IQ A sports academy is offering a health and exercise programme for people who endure mental, physical and neurological conditions. The 12-week scheme at Greenbank Sports Academy supports people such as those who have had a stroke to people suffering from...

MerseySport Live Radio Bulletin – 3rd November 2023

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https://soundcloud.com/user-461173410/merseysport-live-3pm-radio-bulletin-3rd-november-2023 Today's MerseySport Live radio bulletin features a preview of the weekend's football, including Liverpool's trip to Luton, as covered by Conor McEvoy. https://merseysportlive.co.uk/2023/11/03/no-pressure-on-luis-diaz-to-play-says-jurgen-klopp/ Other stories include Kevin Bannon's feature on a 10-year-old boy from Southport with cerebral palsy, whose talent has...

WATCH: Liverpool Spring 10k helps struggling Merseyside charities

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At a time when Charities are feeling the pinch and arguably facing their toughest times yet, the annual Liverpool Spring 10k provided an opportunity for runners from across the North West to raise thousands of pounds. The London Marathon raised...

Liverpool’s first ever Pentathlon club looks to produce future champions

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A new Pentathlon and Athletics club has been launched in Merseyside in the hope of producing future champions for the city. Warriors Pentathlon and Athletic Club was founded by Ronan and Sarah Kearney in October last year.
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World Athletics Council ban transgender women from World Rankings competition

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The World Athletics Council have announced they will “exclude male-to-female transgender athletes who have been through male puberty from female World Rankings competition from 31 March 2023”.
Credit: Huw Fairclough/Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series

England Deaf cricketer ‘buzzing’ for second Liverpool half marathon

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An England Deaf International cricketer is "absolutely buzzing" to be taking part in his second Liverpool half marathon this weekend. James Dixon is running the race for the secind year in a row and will be raising finds to support...

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