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Olympic high jump silver medallist Hopkins dies
1956 Olympic high jump silver medallist Thelma Hopkins, who won Empire Games gold for Northern Ireland and held the world record, dies aged 88.
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Chepngetich breaks marathon world record. Video, 00:01:02
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13 October 2024
Brown beats GB's Neita to claim Diamond League 200m title. Video, 00:01:08
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14 September 2024
'Biggest shock of the night' - GB's Dobson wins 400m. Video, 00:01:58
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13 September 2024
Asher-Smith finishes second behind Olympic gold medallist Alfred. Video, 00:00:57
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13 September 2024
GB's Hall wins first half marathon since daughter's birth. Video, 00:01:14
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Grandsons vow to continue Capes' shot put legacy
The teenage grandsons of the late Olympian and world's strongest man Geoff Capes vow to continue his sporting legacy.
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Wanyonyi's journey from herdsboy to Olympic champion
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Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics?
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The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's amazing marathon world record
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