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IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Final Day
On the final day the women's 4x400m quartet topped off an exciting week for British athletics by winning bronze, displaying the grit and determination that has been the hallmark of the entire Norwich Union GB&NI team. 2 September 2007
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Women's Marathon
Despite the testing conditions and top class opposition, Norwich Union GB&NI's two representatives in the women's marathon, Tracey Morris and Mara Yamauchi, both produced fine runs to record top 20 finishes. 2 September 2007
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 8 evening
The Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland Team upped their medal tally to four on Saturday evening, through a splendid bronze from the men's 4x100m team. 1 September 2007
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 8 morning
A quiet, yet productive morning for the Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland Team as the women's 4x100m team progressed to tonight's final. 1 September 2007
UK Challenge final prize-winners announced
Warm weather training packages and Power of 10 cash bonuses. 31 August 2007.
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 7
Reports from Osaka today - the women's 20km walk, Men's 800m, Women's 1500m and the men's 4 x 100m semi-final. 31 August 2007
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 6
Michael Rimmer and Mo Farah made progress in the men's 800m and 5000m, whilst Andy Turner just missed out on the 110m hurdles final on day 6 of the IAAF World Championships in Japan. 30 August 2007
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 5 evening session
It was a evening to cherish for the Norwich Union GB&NI team in the Nagai Stadium, Osaka. 29 August 2007
Women's 400m Gold and Silver for Britain
A quite incredible race saw Ohuruogu and Sanders record an unprecedented British 1-2 in a World Championship final. 29 August 2007
Another UK record for Matti Mortimore
using the spear he won at the UK Challenge ThrowsFest. 29 August 2007.
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 5 morning session
A mixed morning for the Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland team in Osaka saw four athletes progress through their first rounds and four athletes eliminated. 29 August 2007
Coaches look forward to 400m final
The coaches of Christine Ohuruogu and Nicola Sanders are both looking forward to tomorrow night's 400m World Championship final. 28 August 2007
IAAF World Championships - Day 4
Tim Benjamin progressed to the men's 400m hurdles semi finals, and Tasha Danvers-Smith to the women's 400m hurdles final. 28 August 2007
IAAF World Championships - Day 3 evening session
Nicola Sanders and Christine Ohuruogu were highly impressive qualifiers for Wednesday's 400m final. Andy Baddeley also clinched his place in the 1500m final on the same night. 27 August 2007
IAAF World Championships - Day 3 morning session
British history was made in the high jump at the morning session on Day 3 at the IAAF World Championships in the Nagai Stadium, Osaka. 27 August 2007
UK School Games - Athletics Day 2
The second day of competition at the UK School Games athletics was adrenalin pumping action from start to finish. The sun shone again as did many young British athletes. 26 August 2007
IAAF World Championships, Osaka - Day 2 evening session
In addition to the heptathlon day 2 saw plenty of other GB&NI athletes in action, including Marlon Devonish in the 100m final. 26 August 2007
World Championship Bronze for Kelly Sotherton
Kelly Sotherton won Britain's first medal of the Championships taking bronze in the heptathlon on Day 2, with a season's best. Team-mate Jessica Ennis posted a lifetime best score to clinch fourth position. 26 August 2007
Top IAAF World Championships News Story
It was a good morning for the Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland team on Day 2 of the IAAF World Championships as six athletes progressed through their respective first rounds. 26 August 2007
Udechuku's driving ambition leads UK Challenge Final
Highlights and results from the UK Challenge and BMC Nike Finals at Crystal Palace. 25 August 2007.
UK School Games - Athletics Day 1
With superb weather and an electric atmosphere the first day of athletics competition at the UK School Games couldn't have got off to a better start. 25 August 2007
Top IAAF World Championships News Story
Jo Pavey went agonisingly close to her first-ever global medal in the 10,000m final. A full run-down of the evening session from the Nagai Stadium, Osaka on Day 1. 25 August 2007
Praise for UK Challenge competition providers
UK Athletics acknowledges the teamwork that led to today's Final. 25 August 2007.
Top IAAF World Championships News Story
The IAAF World Championships got underway in the Nagai Stadium, Osaka. Here's an update from Day 1's first session. 25 August
Udechuku is in the UK Challenge driving seat
Preview of the sprints and field Finals at Crystal Palace. 24 August 2007.
Sydney Olympian aims for sweet success at Sugar Loaf
Andres Jones will feature in Saturday's line-up at Sugar Loaf Mountain. 24 August 2007
Top IAAF World Championships News Story
UK Athletics Performance Director Dave Collins today said the World Championships will be a challenging but successful one for the Norwich Union GB&NI team in terms of athlete development. 24 August 2007
Balch mounting a late challenge
Preview of the BMC Nike part of UK Challenge Final at Crystal Palace. 23 August 2007.
UK School Games Preview
Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson will open the second UK School Games at the spectacular ice show opening ceremony tonight. 23 August 2007
Meet the UK Challenge points toppers
Focus on the series leaders as the Final looms at Crystal Palace. 23 August 2007.
Top IAAF World Championships News Story
Christine Ohuruogu proved she is in good form on the eve of the IAAF World Championships today by winning a warm-up 400m event in Osaka. 23 Aug 2007.
Warner welcomes Coe news
Lord Sebastian Coe elected as a Vice President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). 22 August 2007
News from the Norwich Union GB & NI Preparation Camp (Day 4)
The entire GB&NI team are now safely at the Norwich Union Preparation Camp in Macau and the athletes are getting ready for Osaka. 20 July 2007.
Woodford and Windsor are the Jubilee Cup winners
Highlights and full results of the last UK Challenge qualifying meeting of the summer. 18 August 2007.
Final qualifying match of UK Challenge
Golden Jubilee Cup and Plate Finals at Bedford. 17 August 2007.
IAAF World Championships Top News Story
European Junior 200m gold medallist Alex Nelson has been drafted into the Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland Team. 16 July 2007
Regional/National Awards: make your votes count!
Who's your best coach, official, volunteer and club? We want to know! 15 August 2007.
News from the Norwich Union GB & NI Preparation Camp (Day 3)
The second wave of the 56 strong GB&NI team have arrived at the Norwich Union Preparation Camp in Macau. 15 July 2007
News from the Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland Preparation Camp (Day 1)
David Weir misses World Championships
David Weir has had to withdraw from the 1500m Wheelchair race at the IAAF World Championships in Osaka due to illness. 14 August 2007
Anti-doping violation for race walking athlete
Anti-doping violation announcement re Lisa Kehler. 14 August 2007
Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland Preparation Camp
IAAF World Championships Top Story
UK Athletics performance director Dave Collins wishes the GB & NI Team well. 14 July 2007
Norwich Union GB&NI team update: Kwakye in 100m and Freeman in 200m
UK Athletics today called-up Emily Freeman for the 200m and switched Jeanette Kwakye from the longer sprint to the 100m for the IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan. 13 August 2007
I'll be back, vows Becky
European 800m silver medallist Becky Lyne is determined her summer is not over and pledged to bounce back despite withdrawing from the World Championships in Osaka. 13 August 2007
Matti Mortimore improves UK U15 javelin best
Highlight of England Athletics Under 17 and Under 15 Championships. 13 August 2007.
World University Games - Days 4,5 & 6
Gold for Simeon Williamson (above), Silver for Kadi-Ann Thomas and Bronze for both Charlotte Best and Women's 4x400 team in Bangkok. 14 August 2007
Norwich Union GB&NI team update: Meadows in 800m
UK Athletics today called-up Jennifer Meadows for the 800m at the IAAF World Championships which begin on Saturday 25 August in Osaka, Japan. 12 August 2007
Highlights of UK Challenge meetings - updated
News from Brodies Scottish Champs, L*E*A*P meeting, BMC Nike Grand Prix, World Mountain Trials. 12 August 2007.
Triple chance in UK Challenge series
Would-be finalists heading for Loughborough, Scotstoun and Trafford. 10 August 2007.
World University Games - Days 1,2 & 3
Daily updates from the first three days of the World University Games in Bangkok. 9 August 2007
Launch of the Brodies Scottish National Championship.
Scottish national javelin record holder James Campbell and sprinter Susan Deacon officially launched the Brodies Scottish National Championship today. 8 August 2007
Michael Rimmer's best a winner in Stockholm
How UK athletes fared at the latest IAAF World Series meeting. 7 August 2007.
IAAF World Championships - Final GB&NI Team
UK Athletics have announced 14 additions, including eight new athletes, to the Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland team for the forthcoming 11th IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan. 7 August 2007
Heptathlon victories for Agbo and Lumley
Norwich Union GB&NI 'double' at combined events international in France. 5 August 2007.
Tom Parsons leaps for Osaka
High jumper reaches World Champs B standard at Jumps International in Netherlands. 5 August 2007.
Udechuku breaks British League discus record
Highlights of National Leagues inc UK Challenge as City of Manchester complete title 'double'. 4 August 2007
Udechuku is UK Challenge Athlete of the Month
Emeka takes July's adidas kit package and a bottle of Heidsieck & Co Monopole Champagne. 3 August 2007.
Norwich Union London Grand Prix Report
A brilliant evening at Crystal Palace as the best British athletes compete against some of the world's greatest athletes in front of a packed crowd. 3 August 2007
European Athlete of the Month Award
Your opportunity to vote for the European Athlete of the Month for July. 3 August 2007
Mobilis Performance Injury Prevention Courses
A series of three one-day courses designed for coaches of all athletics events. 3 August 2007
Phillips Idowu
Leading triple-jump athlete Phillips Idowu has withdrawn from the prestigious Norwich Union London Grand Prix. 2 August 2007
Road Running Leadership Group
New licence system and online running club for road running. 2 August 2007
Announcement from England Athletics
Chief Executive Alan Harrison leaving England Athletics. 1 August 2007
Scotland retain Bank of Scotland Celtic Cup
Photographs from the evening. 1 August 2007

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