http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/ Check out our latest athletics news covering athletics in Birmingham and the Midlands along with athletic events in the UK and around the world. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Check out our latest athletics news covering athletics in Birmingham and the Midlands along with athletic events in the UK and around the world. athletics news, athletics in Birmingham, athletics in the Midlands http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/10/10/brit-team-chief-backs-women-to-challenge-for-birmingham-half-marathon-event-97319-24895245/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/10/10/brit-team-chief-backs-women-to-challenge-for-birmingham-half-marathon-event-97319-24895245/ LIZ McColgan expects the Great Britain women’s squad to challenge for medals at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Birmingham tomorrow despite the late withdrawal of Paula Radcliffe. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/09/07/handsworth-s-jose-martin-fullerton-jumps-to-bronze-medal-in-uk-school-games-97319-24624822/ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/09/07/handsworth-s-jose-martin-fullerton-jumps-to-bronze-medal-in-uk-school-games-97319-24624822/ BIRCHFIELD Harrier Jose Martin-Fullerton has vowed to come back bigger and better next season after he left his injury worries behind him to land the triple jump bronze medal at the UK School Games in South Wales at the weekend. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/09/07/handsworth-s-jose-martin-fullerton-jumps-to-bronze-medal-in-uk-school-games-97319-24626091/ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/09/07/handsworth-s-jose-martin-fullerton-jumps-to-bronze-medal-in-uk-school-games-97319-24626091/ BIRCHFIELD Harrier Jose Martin-Fullerton has vowed to come back bigger and better next season after he left his injury worries behind him to land the triple jump bronze medal at the UK School Games in South Wales at the weekend. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/22/devonish-leads-gb-s-relay-team-to-world-championship-finals-97319-24503538/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/22/devonish-leads-gb-s-relay-team-to-world-championship-finals-97319-24503538/ COVENTRY’S Marlon Devonish played a calming role as Great Britain’s sprint relay team splashed through the puddles to book their final place at the World Athletics Championships. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/15/birchfield-hammer-thrower-zoe-derham-hoping-to-break-british-record-at-world-championships-in-berlin-97319-24446288/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/15/birchfield-hammer-thrower-zoe-derham-hoping-to-break-british-record-at-world-championships-in-berlin-97319-24446288/ BIRCHFIELD Harrier Zoe Derham says breaking Lorraine Shaw’s six-year-old British hammer record will be the equivalent of winning a medal at the World Championships in Berlin. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/14/louise-hazel-aims-to-make-the-most-of-german-chance-97319-24441141/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/14/louise-hazel-aims-to-make-the-most-of-german-chance-97319-24441141/ LOUISE Hazel has vowed to turn herself into a human sponge as she prepares to make her World Championship bow in Berlin. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/14/nathan-douglas-won-t-start-worlds-unless-he-s-100-per-cent-97319-24441142/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/14/nathan-douglas-won-t-start-worlds-unless-he-s-100-per-cent-97319-24441142/ INJURY and setbacks have become second nature to Nathan Douglas – but the triple jumper has vowed not to let his latest stint on the treatment table affect his chances at the World Championships. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/10/julian-thomas-races-to-cup-sprint-double-97319-24361032/ Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/10/julian-thomas-races-to-cup-sprint-double-97319-24361032/ JULIAN Thomas took a significant step along the road to recovery with a sprint double in the Jo Smith Cup at Copthall, in north London, as Birchfield Harriers finished fourth overall. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/03/birchfield-s-youngsters-do-them-proud-at-copthall-n-97319-24301904/ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/08/03/birchfield-s-youngsters-do-them-proud-at-copthall-n-97319-24301904/ BIRCHFIELD’S battlers secured their first match win of the century and their highest finish in 15 years in the UK Women’s Athletics League on Saturday. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/27/plea-for-triple-jumper-nathan-douglas-to-be-in-british-squad-97319-24247418/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/27/plea-for-triple-jumper-nathan-douglas-to-be-in-british-squad-97319-24247418/ NATHAN Douglas’ coach has appealed to the Great Britain selectors to see sense and name the Birmingham-based triple jumper in their World Championship squad tomorrow. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/25/triple-jumper-phillips-idowu-beaten-into-third-place-at-aviva-london-grand-prix-97319-24235799/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/25/triple-jumper-phillips-idowu-beaten-into-third-place-at-aviva-london-grand-prix-97319-24235799/ BIRMINGHAM’S adopted triple jumpers endured a disastrous evening at the Aviva London Grand Prix last night. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/24/olympic-success-has-raised-expectations-admits-high-jumper-germaine-mason-97319-24230473/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/24/olympic-success-has-raised-expectations-admits-high-jumper-germaine-mason-97319-24230473/ GERMAINE Mason admits he has to constantly live up to the “greatness” of being an Olympic silver medallist. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/eden-francis-scoops-gold-at-the-european-u23-championships-97319-24194470/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/eden-francis-scoops-gold-at-the-european-u23-championships-97319-24194470/ EDEN Francis made up for disappointment at domestic level by taking gold at the European Under 23 Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/schoolboy-joshua-bids-to-keep-british-cyding-glory-on-track-97319-24194479/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/schoolboy-joshua-bids-to-keep-british-cyding-glory-on-track-97319-24194479/ HALESOWEN’S Joshua Papworth is bidding to follow in the tyre tracks of British cycling sensation Mark Cavendish at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tampere, Finland, this week. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/eden-francis-scoops-gold-at-the-european-u23-championships-97319-24196524/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/eden-francis-scoops-gold-at-the-european-u23-championships-97319-24196524/ EDEN Francis made up for disappointment at domestic level by taking gold at the European Under 23 Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/schoolboy-joshua-bids-to-keep-british-cyding-glory-on-track-97319-24200831/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/20/schoolboy-joshua-bids-to-keep-british-cyding-glory-on-track-97319-24200831/ HALESOWEN’S Joshua Papworth is bidding to follow in the tyre tracks of British cycling sensation Mark Cavendish at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tampere, Finland, this week. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/17/high-jumper-tom-parsons-berlin-hopes-still-alive-97319-24176048/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/17/high-jumper-tom-parsons-berlin-hopes-still-alive-97319-24176048/ HIGH jumper Tom Parsons is hoping to get his misfiring season back on track at this weekend’s Birmingham Games at the Alexander Stadium to keep alive his hopes of competing at the world championships in Berlin next month. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/17/as-i-m-sure-most-of-you-are-aware-last-weekend-birmingham-s-alexander-stadium-hosted-the-aviva-world-trials-uk-championships-97319-24176049/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/17/as-i-m-sure-most-of-you-are-aware-last-weekend-birmingham-s-alexander-stadium-hosted-the-aviva-world-trials-uk-championships-97319-24176049/ This event gives athletes the chance to confirm their place in Berlin for the IAAF World Championships as well as try to become UK champions for their discipline. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/16/birchfield-harriers-brett-morse-begins-euro-u23-discus-campaign-97319-24167561/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/16/birchfield-harriers-brett-morse-begins-euro-u23-discus-campaign-97319-24167561/ BIRCHFIELD’S Brett Morse is looking to make up for missing out on the national discus title when he begins his European Under-23 Championship campaign in Lithuania tomorrow. Athletics http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/15/birchfield-harriers-in-the-medals-at-english-school-championships-97319-24157333/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/athletics/2009/07/15/birchfield-harriers-in-the-medals-at-english-school-championships-97319-24157333/ BIRCHFIELD Harriers are celebrating a bumper haul of medals from the English Schools Athletics championships in Sheffield. Athletics