Athletics

Cross country running in Merseyside primary schools is booming, but more volunteers are needed to keep races going. Thanks to the work of dedicated members of the community, national champions have been discovered at this level. Amidst the relentless pressures of...

Merseyside cricketer and running coach Alex Rigby agrees he might be a little crazy after completing an ultramarathon to raise money for his cricket club, Ainsdale. “I think any runner is a bit of a madman, I think you have to be to want to push yourself like that,” he said.

Wirral AC's Sam Lunt continued his good form as he helped Team GB and NI to victory in the Dynamic New Athletics event in Madrid, Spain. Sprinter Lunt, 17, won his mixed 2x200m relay with partner Sophie Walton (Horwich) ahead of the Czech Republic.

Wirral AC athlete Sam Lunt impressed as he reached the semi-finals of the men's 400 metres at the British Indoor Athletics Championships. And the 17-year-old finished third in his semi-final heat in a time of 48.36 seconds, but it was not quite enough to make it through to Sunday's final.

Liverpool Harrier Jamie Webb will qualify for the European Indoor Championships with a top two finish in Birmingham this weekend. The athletics meet doubles-up as selection trials for the upcoming Championships hosted by Istanbul in March.

A senior environmental trustee in Merseyside has praised the decision of athlete Innes FitzGerald to turn down a Team GB call up in the interest of the environment. Dr Derek Gould, a trustee at Merseyside Environmental Trust and Chair of Cycling UK, said FitzGerald's decision not to fly to Australia for the World Cross Country Championships was "bold".

Liverpool Harrier and hurdle speedster Meg Corker will compete for GB & NI U20s in European Athletics’ explosive new competition. Dynamic New Athletics (DNA) features six nations battling for points across two hours of fast-paced track and field action.

Wirral athlete Joe Wigfield has been selected to represent Team GB and Northern Ireland for the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Australia this month. The Championships represent the pinnacle of Cross Country competition.

After eleven months of waiting, Wirral Athletic Club have finally been presented with England Athletics’ Club of the year award. Although they won the honour officially back in November last year, the Bebington club were recognised at the England Athletics...

Anyika Onura has revealed her battle with racial abuse growing up in Liverpool and throughout her track career. The Olympic bronze medallist, who was raised in Dingle, has decided to share her story now she has retired in the hope...