Athletics

Kerr sees potential to better mile record
Josh Kerr says breaking the men's mile world record is an "an awesome achievement" but hints he could attempt to set a new mark.
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1 day ago
'Following in the footsteps of legends' - Kerr smashes mile world record in London
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2 days ago
Hodgkinson wins in London after 'tough couple of weeks'
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2 days ago
'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record. Video, 00:04:36
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2 days ago
Hodgkinson holds off Broeders-Bol to win 800m. Video, 00:02:21
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2 days ago
Heyward's return from double surgery to Commonwealths
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1 day ago
Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr planned to beat mile world record
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3 days ago

Athletics video

No world record, no win - Hodgkinson beaten again in Diamond League. Video, 00:02:21
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4 July
Absolutely brilliant!' - Hunter Bell wins 1500m. Video, 00:01:52
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Athletics
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28 June
Hodgkinson withdraws in tears as Anning wins 400m. Video, 00:01:19
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Athletics
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21 June
Wightman wins 800m title. Video, 00:02:28
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Athletics
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21 June
'Dominant display' - Hunter Bell wins 800m in record time. Video, 00:01:12
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Athletics
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21 June

Athletics news

Smith in Commonwealth comeback after miscarriages
Two-time Paralympian Ali Smith speaks about the challenges of returning to action at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after two miscarriages.
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Disability Sport
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3 days ago
Complicated dynamic with dad as coach works - O'Connor
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6 days ago
New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
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Athletics
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5 days ago
The battle to bring London Diamond League 'home' to Crystal Palace
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London
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11 July
Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco
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Athletics
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10 July
The England 10,000m runner buying her shoes on eBay
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9 July
London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families
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London
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6 July

More athletics news

Hodgkinson beaten into second by Odira in Eugene
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was beaten for the second consecutive Diamond League race as she finished behind Lilian Odira in Eugene.
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Athletics
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4 July
Johnson-Thompson in England team for Commonwealths
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29 June
Sprinter Gout, 18, out for season with hamstring tear
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Athletics
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9 July
Games place boosts Bennett after serious injury
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30 June
Olympian McKinna swaps shot put for rugby
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Suffolk
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24 June
Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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Commonwealth Games
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26 June
Paris Diamond League format reduced because of heatwave
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Athletics
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26 June

More athletics video

GB's Azu loses world title as Anthony takes gold in 60m indoor final. Video, 00:02:06
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Athletics
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20 March
Asher-Smith finishes seventh as Dosso takes women's 60m gold. Athletics. Video, 00:01:58
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BBC Sport
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21 March
Ehammer breaks men's heptathlon world record. Athletics. Video, 00:01:36
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BBC Sport
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21 March
Asher-Smith breaks British record to reach 60m final. Video, 00:02:42
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Athletics
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21 March

Features and analysis

Mashed potato & 19 minutes' sleep - Entrekin's epic race
Rachel Entrekin tells BBC Sport how she broke the course record for the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona.
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Athletics
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7 May
How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier
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Athletics
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27 April
Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'
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Athletics
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26 April
Trapped nerve and wee stops - running a marathon 22 weeks pregnant
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Athletics
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21 April
How Keely 2.0 dominated 800m field for first world indoor title
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Athletics
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22 March
Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion
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Athletics
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28 March
'Closest I've felt' - Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record
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Athletics
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23 February

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