Athletics
UK Athletics announces JV with London Marathon, Great North Run organizers
The UK Athletics (UKA) governing body has announced the formation of a new commercial joint venture with the organizers of…
World Athletics first federation to go down Olympic prize money route
The World Athletics governing body is set to become the first international sporting federation to award Olympic athletes with prize…
UK Sport & UK Athletics plan 2029 World Athletics Championships bid
UK Sport, the public body responsible for elite sport in that market, and the UK Athletics governing body are planning…
World Athletics and Morinaga announce new sponsorship agreement
The World Athletics (WA) governing body and Japanese food manufacturing company Morinaga have announced a new two-year partnership, making Morinaga…
RTL to cover Berlin Marathon through 2026
RTL, the German commercial broadcaster, has snapped up exclusive coverage rights to the Berlin Marathon long-distance running event in a…
Beijing announced as host of 2027 World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics (WA) governing body has announced that the Chinese capital of Beijing will host the 2027 edition of its…
Denise Lewis stands down as UK Athletics president two months into role
Denise Lewis, former Olympic gold medalist and an athletics pundit for BBC Sport, has “temporarily” resigned from her position as…
UK Athletics lands BBC deal for 2024 major events
The UK Athletics (UKA) governing body has today announced a new rights deal with the BBC, the UK public-service broadcaster, for…
Ironman appoints DeRue as new chief executive
Ironman, the organizer of endurance races, has named Scott DeRue as its new chief executive.DeRue joins from gym chain Equinox…
World Athletics secures Sony sponsorship through 2026
The World Athletics (WA) governing body has today announced a new three-year sponsorship agreement with Japanese technology and media conglomerate…
