Athletics

Hodgkinson pulls out of record attempt after injury

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has been forced to pull out of a record attempt after picking up a hamstring injury.

World Athletics set to introduce cheek swabs in female eligibility rules

World Athletics is proposing changes to its eligibility regulations for those who want to compete in the elite female category, including a cheek swab test.

Olympic 200m champion Thomas voices stalking concerns

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Gabby Thomas asked for advice on TikTok after expressing concern she was being stalked at airports in America.

Hodgkinson named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year

Keely Hodgkinson has been named The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year for 2024.

UK Athletics and its 2017 games chief charged over Paralympian's death

UK Athletics Ltd and its former head of sport for the 2017 World Paralympic Athletics Championship have been charged following the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

British sprinter dubbed 'the new Noah Lyles' breaks 60m age 15 world record

Fifteen-year-old Divine Iheme broke the 60m world record for his age group on Sunday in London.

US Olympic sprinter Kerley facing battery charge

US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is facing charges of battery and disorderly conduct after being tasered by police during an arrest in Miami.

Southgate knighted in New Year Honours as Brundle and Hodgkinson recognised

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been knighted in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

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Hodgkinson beats Littler to 2024 Sports Personality of the Year

Keely Hodgkinson won the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award as runner-up Luke Littler claimed the Young SPOTY prize.

Gout Gout on Bolt comparisons: 'I am just trying to be me'

Teenage sprinting sensation Gout Gout is used to comparisons to Usain Bolt but is focused on continuing to be the best version of himself rather than anybody else.

Sixteen-year-old sensation Gout Gout beats Australian 200m record

Sixteen-year-old Gout Gout ran the 200 metres in 20.04 seconds on Saturday, beating the Australian record which has been held since the 1968 Olympics by Peter Norman.

Double Olympic champion Brownlee retires from triathlon

Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement aged 36.

Inside team Hodgkinson: How Britain's track star is pushing on from Paris gold

Sky Sports News reporter Geraint Hughes goes inside Keely Hodgkinson's camp to find out how the Paris Olympic gold medallist is plotting more success in 2025.

British shot put record holder Geoff Capes dies aged 75

Geoff Capes, a two-time former World's Strongest Man and still the British shot put record holder, has died at the age of 75, his family has announced.

Ohuruogu and Anning talk Reclaiming Narratives for Black History Month

Athletes Christine Ohuruogu and Amber Anning had a conversation on Reclaiming Narratives for Black History Month.

Britain's fastest man Zharnel Hughes 'coming back for revenge'

British sprinter Zharnel Hughes opens up a turbulent summer around the Olympics, his rivalry with Noah Lyles, and inspiring the next generation.

Glasgow secures funding to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow is set to be named host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with funding secured for the event.

Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after alleged petrol attack

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after she was allegedly attacked by her former boyfriend, the head of the country's Olympics committee has said.

Olympic gold winner Hodgkinson ends season with injury

Team GB's Olympic women's 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has ended her 2024 season early with injury.

Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on 400m gold

Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly missed out on gold to USA's Quincy Hall in a dramatic men's 400m final at the Paris Olympics.