British athletics continues to be represented with distinction around the world — not only by our athletes and coaches, but also by the outstanding technical officials who help deliver the sport at the highest level.

It was not so long ago that the number of UK representatives serving as Technical Delegates, International Technical Officials, or members of the (then) IAAF Technical Committee could be counted on one hand. Today, that picture looks very different.

Across track and field, road, race walking, and ultra-distance events, UK officials now hold a broad range of international qualifications — including Gold, Silver, and Bronze Referees, as well as certified International Course Measurers. Their presence at global championships and major meetings underlines the professionalism, expertise, and respect earned by UK officials throughout the sport.

This year alone, members of the UK panel have taken on senior roles at some of the world’s most prestigious events — from serving as Competition Director at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to acting as Technical Delegate at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.

These achievements reflect many years of dedication, study, and assessment — supported by UK Athletics’ ongoing investment in the development of its officiating community.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all involved and thank them for their continued excellence and commitment to the sport.

International Appointments 2024–25

Alison Jordan – European Teams 1st Division, Madrid (ESP)
Chris Cohen – World Indoor Tour Bronze, Gent (BEL); Diamond League, Rome (ITA) & Eugene (USA); World Athletics Tour Silver, Bern (SUI); World Athletics Championships, Tokyo (JPN)
Dave Jessett – London Marathon (GBR); WPA NTO Courses, Guadalajara (MEX) & Bangalore (IND); Daniela Jutzeler Memorial / Swiss National Wheelchair Championships, Arbon (SUI); European Para Youth Games, Istanbul (TUR); Copenhagen Athletics Games (DEN); Berlin Marathon & Milos Mitic Para Throwing Memorial, Belgrade (SRB); LA28 site visits (USA)
Heather Nelson – Touch the Clouds Festival, Gräfelfing (GER)
Hilary Walker – Comrades Marathon, KwaZulu-Natal (RSA); World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, Canfranc (ESP); 24H World Championships, Albi (FRA); IAU 50K World Championships, Delhi (IND)
Ian Richards – Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruña, La Coruña (ESP)
Joyce Wighton – Anhalt One Day International, Dessau (GER)
Lis Henderson – Dutch Nationals & European Indoor Championships, Apeldoorn (NED); Meeting International de Sottesville les Rouen (FRA); World University Games, Bochum (GER)
Margaret Werrett – Dutch Nationals & European Indoor Championships, Apeldoorn (NED)
Mark Delgado – World Relays, Guangzhou (CHN)
Mark Purser – European Teams 1st Division, Madrid (ESP)
Sarah Rowell – World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, Canfranc (ESP)
Shona Malcolm – Coventry Athletics Meet, Coventry (GBR)
Steve Taylor – World University Games, Rhine-Ruhr (GER); World Athletics Championships, Tokyo (JPN)
Sue Maughan – WPA Grand Prix Series, Dubai (UAE); World Para Marathon Series, London (GBR); Morton Games, Dublin (IRL); WPA World Championships, New Delhi (IND)
Tony Shaw – WPA Grand Prix, Nottwil (SUI); Polish Paras Athletics Championships, Włocławek (POL)

These appointments highlight the global impact of UK officials and the strength of our officiating pathway — one that continues to produce some of the most respected technical experts in world athletics.

Congratulations and thank you to all who continue to represent the UK officiating community with such distinction.