Pick Your Sport

Lowes ready for podium battle after strong day one in Assen

written by Hugh

With air temperatures only reaching a cool 15 degrees this morning, an early attack of 1:34.428 fired Lowes into P1 in FP1 and that time eventually secured him third on the leaderboard behind the factory Ducati pairing of Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona.

Lowes completed 18 laps this morning and he was certainly busy gathering vital race data in FP2 this afternoon with only twin brother Alex and Axel Bassani completing more laps in the second session.

The 35-year-old completed 21 laps of the iconic 4.54km Assen track and his best came on lap nine when he was able to fire in a 1:34.143.

Lap times were super close and competitive in slightly warmer temperatures of 18 degrees this afternoon and Lowes was placed sixth overall, but his best time was less than two-tenths-of-a-second behind Lorenzo Baldassarri in second position.

It wasn’t only his fast lap times that left Lowes satisfied, but his non-stop work to regain full fitness after recent left hand and left wrist fractures has paid off with no pain reported while tackling the fast and flowing Assen layout on day one.

Sam Lowes: 6th, 1:34.143, 39 laps

“We collected good information from today, especially when it comes to tyre life”

“It’s nice to be here in Assen, a track that I enjoy. Today was not bad, we kept the same tyres for all of FP2, which was a positive working towards the race, but we also had a few issues in FP2. I want to improve my riding a bit too, so some things to work on heading into Saturday.
I’m in the mix for an important position and I feel I can do something nice. I just need to try and improve those weak points tonight. But we collected good information from today, especially when it comes to tyre life – we need to think about the front tyre because it’s always difficult here at this track. And let’s see the weather tomorrow, we know in Assen it can always play a part, but the forecast is not too bad for Saturday and Sunday.”

18th April 2026 0 comment

Athletics

HUNT, ASHER-SMITH & NEITA TO HEADLINE THE WOMEN’S 200M IN LONDON

written by Hugh

With 100 days to go until the Novuna London Athletics Meet (Saturday 18 July), organisers have confirmed that reigning world silver medallist Amy Hunt will lead the British women’s contingent over 200m alongside highly decorated Novuna GB & NI teammates Dina Asher-Smith – former world champion – and British star Daryll Neita.

Hunt, a record-breaking junior who was touted as one of the most exciting young sprinters on the planet, has gone from strength to strength since relocating from the UK to Italy in 2023.

Her 200m silver at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo was the pinnacle of an impressive year that saw her lower her personal best times to 11.02 in the 100m (with victory at the UK Championships) and 22.08 in the 200m (in her world semi-final).

Asher-Smith – the British record-holder over 100m (10.83) and 200m (21.88) – was the world 200m champion in Doha 2019. She is also a multiple European champion over 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m relay and an Olympic and world relay medallist

Neita, European 200m silver medallist in 2024, is also an Olympic and world relay medallist. She is the second-fastest British woman of all time over 100m with 10.90 (behind Asher-Smith), and the fourth-fastest over 200m with 22.16 (behind Asher-Smith, Hunt and Kathy Cook).

Hunt finished third behind Asher-Smith and race winner Julien Alfred in the 2025 London Athletics Meet in 22.31, but it was a breakthrough performance for the Padua-based athlete whose previous best of 22.42 was a world U18 best and British U20 record set back in 2019 – the same year she was crowned European U20 champion.

“London has such a special place in my heart and I’m so unbelievably excited to return,” said the 23-year-old, who alongside Asher-Smith, Neita and Desiree Henry was also part of the winning 4 x 100m relay team at last year’s event.

“From watching the Anniversary Games as a child and seeing my idols compete, to breaking my PB of six years in the Olympic stadium, I have so many incredible memories.

“Breaking my PB in front of such a loud and supportive home crowd last year was so emotional for me and such a privilege. London always brings the vibes and the noise. It’s so magical and I can’t wait to get back out there and do it all again this year.”

London-born athlete Dina Asher-Smith is looking forward to competing in front of a home crowd once again.

“I am excited to be racing again at the London Stadium. It is always an honour and a privilege to race in that special stadium and in front of a home crowd. I’m ever so excited this year and look forward to seeing all the fans there.”

The Novuna London Athletics Meet – the world’s biggest one-day athletics event – is the eleventh meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League. The series comprises 15 of the most prestigious events in global track and field across four different continents and begins in Shanghai/Keqiao on 23 May (as a result of the Mazzraty Doha Meeting being rescheduled from 8 May to 19 June). It concludes with a single final across two days in Brussels (4-5 September).

Buy your tickets now: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/events-and-tickets/novuna-london-athletics-meet-2026/

12th April 2026 0 comment

Athletics Pick Your Sport

SHELLY-ANN FRASER-PRYCE JOINS LAUREUS MOVEMENT AS JAMAICAN SPRINTER BECOMES LATEST AMBASSADOR

written by Hugh

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the greatest athletes of all time and the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, was today announced as the latest global superstar to join the Laureus movement as an Ambassador.

Fraser-Pryce won three Olympic gold medals and ten World Championship titles, inspiring millions of sports fans around the world during an elite career that spanned two decades. No sprinter in history has won more global titles, and her final 100 meter victory at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, achieved after becoming a mother in 2019, made her the oldest athlete ever to win a global sprint title.

Away from the track, she is the founder of the Pocket Rocket Foundation, which provides academic scholarships, mentorship and support to Jamaican student athletes. Her dedication to using the power of sport to bring change to her community mirrors the mission at the heart of the Laureus movement and the reason an increasing number of top international sporting figures are joining its work.

Fraser‑Pryce will travel to Madrid for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, on April 20, where she will take on her role as a Laureus Ambassador for the first time. Fraser-Pryce will be back on the Laureus red carpet after six nominations for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award during her career, including her win in 2023. This year, Nominees for that same Award include three stars of the 2025 World Athletics Championships: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who won gold in 100m, 200m and the 4x100m relay; Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won the 400m in the second-fastest time in history; and Faith Kipyegon, winner of a fourth world title over 1500m.

Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce, new Laureus Ambassador, said: “Laureus has long been a meaningful part of my journey, and I’m honored to take this next step as a Global Ambassador, especially as I join the Laureus community in Madrid for the Laureus World Sports Awards. This moment reflects a continued commitment to the sport and to the athletes coming behind me. My experience has given me a deep understanding of both the opportunities and challenges athletes face today, and I’m passionate about using that perspective to guide, uplift, and empower the next generation to rise to even greater heights.“

Sebastian Coe, Laureus World Sports Academy Member, said: “Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of the most dominant and enduring athletes we have seen in modern sport. For nearly 20 years she set extraordinary standards on the track, not only through her performances but through the grace and resilience she brings to everything she does. Her commitment to education and opportunity for young people – in particular in Jamaica – is deeply aligned with the values of Laureus. We are delighted to welcome her as a Laureus Ambassador and I know she will play a huge role in helping Laureus continue its mission of improving young lives through the power of sport.”

Shelly-Ann joins a global roster of Laureus Ambassadors – athletes who use their voice, platform and passion to support Laureus Sport for Good. Since the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards Eileen Gu, Jude Bellingham, Simone Biles and Thiago Alcantara are among the athletes who have also joined Laureus as volunteer Ambassadors.

10th April 2026 0 comment

Football

Stick To Football Episode 123: Gerrard: Liverpool, Salah Advice, Rangers Success & Alonso for Slot?

written by Hugh

On this week’s episode, Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jamie Carragher are joined by special guest Steven Gerrard as he reflects on his incredible career. The conversation begins with the current situation at Liverpool. With Arne Slot under pressure and Mo Salah announcing his exit, Gerrard shares his thoughts on the club and explains why he has found it difficult to watch at times this season. He also reflects on his spells at Aston Villa and in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ettifaq. Looking back on his playing days, Gerrard opens up on the moments that defined his career at Liverpool, from the biggest highs to the toughest challenges, including the times he came close to leaving. International football also comes into focus, as Gerrard gives his view on England’s golden generation, what went wrong, and why that team fell short of expectations.

00:00 – Intro

05:55 – Current Liverpool

39:23 – Liverpool Return Dreams

44:33 – Saudi Coaching Experience

45:18 – Saudi League Standards

54:19 – Chelsea Temptation

01:07:58 – Staying at Liverpool Decision

01:28:04 – England Reflections

Key Quotes:

Gerrard on Liverpool’s performances this season…

“I have really enjoyed watching them in the Champions League and they look like a completely different team and I think that they are in a decent place there. In the league they look very different, I haven’t really enjoyed watching them. They look as if they’ve got a lot of issues to fix and after the game it’s been difficult to put a finger on one issue that they have got. They have quite a few and they are all over the pitch. They are very mixed and two faced this season. There are a lot of these types of performances that don’t look like the previous Liverpool team. Quite passive, disconnected, out of shape, easy to get through, giving big chances up. You’re seeing it a lot more in recent weeks. I think some of the issues they’re having this season, for me, watching as a fan from the outside and from afar, and going to some games, is it’s been happening at the back end of last season as well.”

Gerrard on Mo Salah leaving Liverpool…

“I think it’s in everyone’s best interests now. The timing’s right in my opinion. He’s obviously had a disagreement with the manager, I don’t know at what level because he’s done the interview which I think he’ll regret further down the line. That told me that there was an issue there. I spoke to him around the time of that interview. It gave me the opportunity to say to him ‘you’ve been here for eight, nine years. You’ve been a king here. You’ve got this legacy, just go on your terms the right way.’ He was still a little bit emotional from the incident. He was in and out of the team at the time. He was upset. I just thought it would be a shame if he left in January. The relationship I’ve got with him; he’ll still have himself down as one of the best players in the world. I think that’s the reason why the fallout’s come, apart from that he was probably struggling with the transition of a manager saying you’re not starting today.”

Gerrard on his feelings about his stint managing Aston Villa…

“I enjoyed parts of it. I had some difficult times as well. When you get the sack it’s not nice. I had a period after Villa where my head was done in for months, it was a tough one. I understood it, when you have a run of form like we did at the back end of it the responsibility was all on me. I accepted it but in my own time, sitting around, I was gutted because I thought there was a really big opportunity going into the first full season to really build on a half decent start so that was a tough one for me. I was having mixed emotions. I felt sorry for myself a little bit, felt a bit bitter, felt a little bit useless. I still sit here now and think to myself what I’ve seen from November to May and then the signings we made, I thought there was a real opportunity to kick on, and we never delivered that, so I must take that on the chin.”

Gerrard on how to manage difficult players…

“Alfredo Morelos at Rangers was tough to manage, he had maverick behaviours, he was challenging. He’d bend the rules and after he’d scored a brace. When you’re going into a job you want to try and set rules and values of your team, sometimes you’d have to bite your tongue and turn a blind eye to one or two and try not to get caught by the other players when you’re doing it. He was so important to Rangers, and I knew he was so important. I knew the time would come where I could get into a place where he’s maybe less as important that’s why I brought Defoe and Kemar Roofe in because when he was having these periods where he would be challenging or breaking rules and your values. Defoe and Kemar Roofe were itching to come on and play, and they were as good as him. Jermaine was much better than him at the age, but they were the reason why we won the league because of their goals in the team.”

Gerrard reflecting on the jump from the SPL to the Premier League…

“It was a big jump, didn’t realise at the time when I made that decision but in hindsight again, I would have stayed at Rangers and got more experience, so I regret doing it now sitting here but I didn’t at the time. The conversations with Rangers after we won, the recruitment and the finance chats that we were having didn’t feel like Rangers were ready to go again. The Premiership offers and opportunity comes in and it’s tough to say no to that. Villa are a great club and I’ve got nothing bad to say about Villa. The opportunity was given to me, and it didn’t work out so that’s on me.”

Gerrard on the rumours of him leaving Liverpool…

“Yeah, I’m guilty of doing a little bit of snooping around such as the Chelsea and Real Madrid rumours because it does cross your mind when you’re not competing for what you set out and what you want to try and achieve. I’m guilty of doing a bit of flirting and a bit of thinking if you like, I’d be a liar if I said I wasn’t. Especially under Rafa [Rafael Benítez] who was the type of coach were you never ever really thought he wanted you. He was quite cold and challenging and provoking and then when I see a few people going in for contracts and I felt like I should have been a priority at the time. It gave me a little bit of doubt. As many rumours as there were about me with these teams and other rumours that Rafa would sell and reinvest with players in Spain to replace me. That’s all the things that was swirling around in my head at the time.”

Gerrard on renewing his contract at Liverpool in 2004…

“Rafa was trying to provoke me a little bit around some of the stories in the media (rumours of Real Madrid). I said I’ll sign a new contract for you right now if you pay me in and around the ballpark of what people would be getting who were playing in Champions League at the time. I’m not saying make me the highest paid player in the world but give me a contract that I deserve and I’ll sign it right now in front of you. He put a piece of paper in front of me and said write down how much you want. It took for me to go to the chairman and say look what’s going on here does this club want me or is he at it here.”

Gerrard on the possibility of managing again…

“I’m not throwing my CV around. I’m not itching. I’m not desperate for any opportunity. The phone’s gone a few times recently and the time isn’t the right time family wise or just hasn’t been the right thing. If something comes that’s right, I’ll be open to a conversation for sure. Most of the calls that I’ve had since I came out of my last job would be around championship level.”

Gerrard on the Saudi Pro League clubs…

“Part of the remit was we want you to come here and you’ve been around top institutions where we’ve got no footings in place in terms of academies and what do we need to become an elite team. When I was there, there were four/five big teams who PIF owned and now you’ve got a few other teams that are private, I think there’s six private owned now. The rest of the league were trying to put brand new academies in place and better facilities and better infrastructure so by the time the World Cup comes around they can keep producing young Saudi kids that can improve and close the gap. They want Ronaldo around for elite standards and they want people playing with him, playing against him, and them type of players they believe will bring their own up. Difficult to gauge probably the middle and the bottom of that league but the top I would say probably lower prem, top championship. I think the top four teams would comfortably be better than the MLS teams. We had friendlies against some of the MLS teams, and we were very comfortable against them, and we weren’t a top team. We weren’t a top team like PIF teams. So, it’s a bit better than the outside opinion.”

Gerrard on his England career and the golden generation…

“I loved representing England, playing the games, being in training and competing against all the players to see where I was. I loved all that side of things, but I hated the camps. We had a little bit of a Liverpool group, but it was very clicky early on. It was like the Man Utd table, Arsenal table, Liverpool table, so I was very young and just a little bit in awe of everyone. I moved on and there were less Liverpool players that were getting into the squad. I didn’t ever feel like it was a team with England. I just felt like it was a group of individuals. There were missed opportunities and frustration, and I think we should have done a lot better. We collectively should have done more to come together and be a better team and a better group and better mates to give us a better chance. I felt like everyone going to England just wanted to do well themselves, it was a lot of ego. I loved playing for England, I loved the training, but Liverpool was always a priority”

Stick to Football is brought to you by Arne Clothing – to watch the full podcast episode with Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-xGpLYb7Qg

2nd April 2026 0 comment

Basketball

Behind The Scenes Of London vs Manchester in the SLB Cup Final

written by Hugh

1st April 2026 0 comment

Diving

As the 17th season unfolds across three continents, record champions Rhiannan Iffland and Gary Hunt return to lead a six-stop campaign shaped by new horizons and iconic venues.

written by Hugh

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is back in 2026, with a global calendar that will once again recognise the best male and female athletes in the sport. From natural wonders to iconic urban landmarks, the world’s top 24 cliff divers will compete against each other in Asia, Europe and North America, where every dive will count in the battle for the prestigious King Kahekili trophies.

Six stops are set to take place, including three brand-new locations, making this one of the most diverse and competitive seasons in World Series history. It will test the athletes’ consistency, precision and ability to perform under pressure. With two off-the-cliff competitions at either end of the season and ever-changing natural settings, every stop adds another layer of complexity.

The 2026 season opens in Bali (May 20–23), marking the World Series’ debut in Indonesia. Spread across two stunning natural settings, the first event of the year showcases both raw geography and cultural depth. At Kroya Waterfall the athletes will launch from a take-off point mounted on a tree – a first in World Series competition – before landing in a natural pool deep enough to absorb dives reaching speeds of up to 85 km/h. The final rounds will take place at Kelingking Beach, where sheer rock faces frame deep turquoise waters and powdery white sand, creating a setting that feels both remote and monumental. Indonesia sets the tone for a season defined by progression in a sport that continues to push its athletes to their limits.

The series then moves to another new stop in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (June 5–6), where the action unfolds along a vibrant waterfront built for sport and spectators alike. The dynamic coastal setting allows fans to get closer than ever to the competition, highlighting the precision, control and fearlessness required at the highest level.

In Copenhagen, Denmark (June 27), cliff diving once again meets Scandinavian design and maritime heritage. The clean architectural lines of the Danish capital and its historic harbour provide a striking stage, as athletes launch from platforms mounted on the iconic Opera House for the first time since 2022.

The second half of the season begins at a classic venue in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina (July 31–August 1), where the deep bond between the World Series and the historic city continues. For the tenth time since 2015, divers will return to the Stari Most bridge to compete above the emerald waters of the Neretva River. They will complete one round directly off the bridge before moving on to the platforms, in one of the sport’s most atmospheric and historically rich settings.

The tour then returns to Polignano a Mare, Italy (September 25–27), the most visited location in World Series history for the 13^th year. The dramatic limestone cliffs and natural amphitheatre coastline create an unmatched competition arena, where defining championship moments have unfolded in front of thousands of passionate fans year after year as the divers launch from different take-off spots located within private properties.

The season is scheduled to conclude at another new destination in Muscat, Oman (November 12–14). However, the event is subject to final confirmation, in light of ongoing developments in the region. Rugged coastline, desert landscapes and a rich maritime history provide a powerful natural stage for the season finale, where the 2026 champions will be crowned.

2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Calendar
May 20-23 – Bali, INA
June 5-6 – St. Petersburg, FL, USA
June 27 – Copenhagen, DEN
July 31-August 1 – Mostar, BIH
September 25-27 – Polignano a Mare, ITA
November 12-14 – Muscat, OMA*

*Final confirmation subject to ongoing developments in the region.

Permanent athletes 2026
WOMEN
Kaylea Arnett USA
Molly Carlson CAN
Nelli Chukanivska UKR
Lisa Faulkner USA
Rhiannan Iffland AUS
Simone Leathead CAN
Xantheia Pennisi AUS
Ginni van Katwijk NED

MEN
David Colturi USA
Carlos Gimeno ESP
Gary Hunt FRA
James Lichtenstein USA
Jonathan Paredes MEX
Constantin Popovici ROU
Catalin Preda ROU
Oleksiy Prygorov UKR

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is the pinnacle of elite cliff diving. It brings together 24 of the world’s best athletes – 12 women and 12 men – to compete at the very edge of human performance. Launching from heights of 21 metres for the women and 27 metres for the men, the divers reach speeds of over 85 km/h. They rely solely on precision, control, and mental strength during their three seconds of freefall.
Now in its 17^th season, the World Series unfolds across some of the most spectacular and diverse locations on the planet, blending untouched natural landscapes with iconic urban settings. In 2026, the international tour spans six countries: Indonesia (Bali), USA (St. Petersburg, Florida), Denmark (Copenhagen), Bosnia & Herzegovina (Mostar), Italy (Polignano a Mare), and Oman (Muscat). Each stop adds its own cultural identity and environment, ensuring that no two venues – or challenges – are the same.
Since its launch in 2009, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series has redefined the sport, transforming it into a global spectacle staged over multi-day events at each location. Judged by an international panel, athletes perform increasingly complex dives as they battle for the prestigious King Kahekili Trophy, watched by thousands of on-site fans and millions more worldwide.
Showcasing a sport where focus, courage, and mastery define every moment, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series combines extreme athleticism, breathtaking locations, and powerful human storytelling.

31st March 2026 0 comment

Athletics

WORLD INDOOR CHAMPION JOSH KERR TARGETS MILE RECORD AT NOVUNA LONDON ATHLETICS MEET

written by Hugh

Newly crowned World Indoor 3000m Champion, Josh Kerr, has confirmed that he will attempt to break the men’s mile world record at the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the Wanda Diamond League series, on Saturday 18 July.

Kerr, who holds the British mile record with a time of 3:45.34 set in May 2024, currently sits sixth on the world all-time list. The longstanding world record of 3:43.13, held by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj since July 1999, is the mark the 28‑year‑old will aim to surpass as he lines up in the prestigious Emsley Carr Mile at the London Stadium.

Speaking about his ambitions, dubbed ‘Project 222’, the double Olympic medallist said: “This record deserves to be done at home, this record needs to be brought home, and this is a British record. This is a British distance; it would be doing a disservice to the UK not to be doing it at home.”

He added, “I am really excited. There are no guarantees in this; it is a record that deserves a lot of respect. I believe I am respecting it by coming out and talking about it. I want to do it with the people I have behind me, I have an amazing team.”

The Emsley Carr Mile returns to the Novuna London Athletics Meet for only the third time in the last decade. First staged in 1953, the event was created by Sir William Carr in memory of his father, Sir Emsley Carr, former editor of News of the World.

Touching on the heritage, Kerr said: “The Emsley Carr Mile has an incredible history and to have the opportunity to compete in that event in London is special.”

The Novuna London Athletics Meet – the world’s biggest one-day athletics event – is the eleventh meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League. The series comprises 15 of the most prestigious events in global track and field across four different continents and begins in Doha on 8 May. It concludes with a single final across two days in Brussels (4-5 September).

Buy your tickets now: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/events-and-tickets/novuna-london-athletics-meet-2026/

28th March 2026 0 comment

Football

Episode 122: Arsenal Shocked by City, Salah’s Liverpool Exit & Trent Snubbed by Tuchel

written by Hugh

In this episode, Jamie Carragher returns to join Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright to break down football’s biggest talking points. The show kicks off with the Carabao Cup final, where Manchester City beat Arsenal in dominant fashion. The panel discuss Arsenal’s lack of fight and what the result means for the title race as the Premier League season reaches its crunch point. Attention then turns to Mo Salah, who has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. After an incredible career at Anfield, the team reflect on his legacy. Is he Liverpool’s greatest ever player, and where does he rank among the Premier League’s all-time greats? Chelsea are next under the spotlight, with the club struggling under Liam Rosenior. The panel debate whether experience in management is more important than ever at the highest level. The episode finishes with England discussion, as Thomas Tuchel leaves out Trent Alexander-Arnold, Danny Welbeck and others from his latest squad.

00:00 – Intro

09:56 – Arsenal’s Second Half Collapse

22:15 – O’Reilly Pep’s Secret Weapon

32:06 – Raya vs Kepa debate

40:42 – Salah leaving Liverpool

01:07:44 Future of Rosenior

01:23:09 – Trent Left Out Mystery

27th March 2026 0 comment

Athletics Pick Your Sport

WORLD CHAMPION JOSH KERR TO RUN EMSLEY CARR MILE IN LONDON

written by Hugh

British mile record holder and newly crowned world indoor 3000m champion Josh Kerr will compete in the historic Emsley Carr Mile – a prestigious, annual invitational event held in the UK – at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.

Kerr, the 2023 world 1500m champion and double Olympic 1500m medallist, recorded his current mile best of 3:45.34 at the Prefontaine Classic (May 2024) and is ranked sixth on the world all-time list.

“The Emsley Carr Mile has an incredible history and to have the opportunity to compete in that event in London is special,” said the 28-year-old who is planning to do some build-up races in the US as part of his preparation.

“I have some big goals this summer – it’s no secret that I want to compete for Scotland in the mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow too – and this fits my schedule perfectly. It’s a Diamond League race so I know it’ll be a strong field, but I’m not concerned about who will or won’t be there. I can only control my own performance so I want to go out there and run fast. I want to make it memorable.”

In addition to the mile, Kerr is the British 1500m record holder (3:27.79) and holds the world best time for two miles indoors (8:00.67).

The Emsley Carr Mile will return to the Novuna London Athletics Meet for only the third time in the last decade. The event was inaugurated in 1953 by Sir William Carr in memory of his father Sir Emsley Carr, a former editor of the News of the World.

The fastest time recorded for the Emsley Carr Mile – and the fastest mile ever recorded on British soil – is 3:45.96 by Morocco’s three-time winner Hicham El Guerrouj at Crystal Palace, London in 2000. The most recent winner was Henry McLuckie (GBR) at the University of Stirling in 2025 (3:53.99).

The Novuna London Athletics Meet – the world’s biggest one-day athletics event – is the eleventh meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League. The series comprises 15 of the most prestigious events in global track and field across four different continents and begins in Doha on 8 May. It concludes with a single final across two days in Brussels (4-5 September).

Buy your tickets now: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/events-and-tickets/novuna-london-athletics-meet-2026/

24th March 2026 0 comment

Athletics

CAMERON CORBISHLEY SELECTED FOR 2026 WORLD ATHLETICS RACE WALKING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

written by Hugh

Cameron Corbishley (Andi Drake, Medway and Maidstone) will represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, Brazil on the 12 April 2026.

The athlete was selected around the aims of the selection policy which were the potential to finish in the top 12 and support developing athletes for future major championships.

This will be Corbishley’s fourth World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships competing in the Marathon event, as well as recently taking his first British Indoor title in Birmingham. The Maidenstone athlete has also represented GB&NI at two World Championships, most recently Tokyo in 2025.

Tom Craggs, UK Athletics World Class Programme Endurance Lead said:

“We are delighted that Cameron is once again representing GB&NI on the world stage at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, congratulations Cameron.”

The Novuna Great Britain & Northern Ireland team for the 2026 World Athletics Race Walking Championships in Brazil;

Men’s Marathon

Cameron Corbishley (Andi Drake, Medway and Maidstone)

24th March 2026 0 comment

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