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UofE Director of Sport & AH - World Athletics Panel - Athletics Trust Scotland Board - Former CEO Scottish Athletics - sportscotland Board- All views my own.

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5 years
What a disgrace @tuiuk . Your staff have just given stickers to every child on the flight to Antalya. Every boy got given a ‘future Tui pilot’ sticker and every girl a ‘future Tui cabin crew’ sticker. This is an absolute shocker and you should be ashamed #equalopportunities
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Wow, the UK certainly has a couple of teenage female superstars who delivered against the best in the world overnight! Congratulations @keelyhodgkinson and @EmmaRaducanu , and your coaching teams 👌🇬🇧 @BritAthletics @the_LTA @JudyMurray @Faster_feet @uk_sport @BBCSport
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Wow, @scotathletics record for @JemmaReekie ahead of @lauramuiruns , what a race!!
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3 years
Very grateful to the Board @BritAthletics and @ianbeattie1 for trusting me to work with them and lead the team for the next 6 months. As far as discussions have gone, lots to do but a matter of cracking on and doing what needs to be done to take the sport forward together 👍
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What a performance from @EilishMccolgan winning the @BritAthletics 5,000m title , leaving a strong field in her wake. Congratulations Eilish and coach @Lizmccolgan @Dhh_Official @scotathletics
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3 years
We have elite competition on today, which is great. But for the sake of our mental & physical health, + the risk of losing a complete generation of sports people @BorisJohnson @DCMS @uk_sport @scotgov we must get facilities open now & club activity going. Please! @BritAthletics
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What an athlete, now @james_stewart13 is the true definition of tough, as he smashed the #FKT for the @johnmuirway route, 130+ miles from Helensburgh-Dunbar by over 7 hours in 21 hours 53 mins! @pyllon @VP_Glasgow_AC @scotathletics
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5 years
One of the best sights in sport, 854 senior men charging up the first hill at the @scotathletics #LindsaysXC National Cross Country Championships in the last event of the day
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A very difficult decision and grateful to @ianbeattie1 and everyone @BritAthletics & @scotathletics for the support over the last 12 years. However, very excited to be joining @EdinburghUni as Director of Sport & Active Health in June in what is a fantastic opportunity 🙏
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UKA’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Munro is set to leave the organisation following a successful 12 years working within athletics. Read more here:
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Fantastic news and I would personally like to thank our colleagues @BBCSport helping us bring this together in the last two months. Great to be back on @BBC , great news for athletics fans, the athletes and coaches, and the wider viewing public 🙏 @BritAthletics @CAlexanderOBE
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Athletics is coming to a screen near you! 📺 In a massive year for athletics @BBCSport will be showing coverage of the 2022 Major Event series on TV & online starting with the Muller Indoor GP this month! Get ready to watch all the stars in action - we can't wait! 👀
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Congratulations to all the athletes, their coaches, clubs and the @BritAthletics team management. 6 European team medals out of 7, 3 team golds and 2 individual golds. Well done to everyone involved 👍👏🏼🇬🇧 @EuroAthletics
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And they’re off, the biggest field of the day in the men’s #LindsaysXC National XC @scotathletics
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Andy Young deserves immense credit. Not only working with these 2nd and 4th placers in @Tokyo2020 , but a raft of others. Sacrificed his career to take the plunge coaching f-t. Congrats Andy, well deserved. @lauramuiruns @JemmaReekie @BritAthletics @scotathletics @ianbeattie1
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When the Scottish media have been writing about Hull City, Hearts and COVID in football today, I just hope they realise the magnitude of performances by @lauramuiruns @JakeSWightman and @JemmaReekie in Monaco tonight. Scots delivering true world class performances @scotathletics
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2 years
Excellent site visit of the new stadium / training facilities today with @Adam1Sutton @nikestore @nikelondon . Not only discussing events but legacy post @birminghamcg22 in terms of training environments and athlete/ coaching innovation support 👍 @BritAthletics @EuroAthletics
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4 years
Unfortunately some more very sad news to pass on to @scotathletics family. James Harrison, one of our Start Team tragically lost his life riding to work on his bike in Edinburgh yesterday. Our thoughts are with his wife, 2 young children, mother Annette & his friends. Tragic news
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The biggest ever women’s field at the #LindsaysXC National Cross Country are under way! @scotathletics @lindsaysnews
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4 weeks after the @WorldAthletics championships and a difficult time, a great silver for @dinaashersmith @EuroAthletics 200m who could easily have ended her summer early. A true inspiration, role model and leader off the track as well. Congratulations Dina 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧 @BritAthletics
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Another World Class performance with another sub 4 min 1500m from @lauramuiruns just now. @EilishMccolgan in 5th for the @Dhh_Official club mates @scotathletics . Nice to see a para athlete getting a race to, well done to the event organisers 👍 @BritAthletics @SDS_sport @pjbr11
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Whilst celebrating @TeamGB @BritAthletics successes over last 24 hours,we should also recognise the impact of Chris Cohen CBE. The world’s best tech official is @Tokyo2020 Competition Director. An Awesome job Chris in difficult circumstances! Congrats 👍 @JoannaCoates @KEBrazier
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What acceleration @lauramuiruns with 450 to go. Congratulations, and to Andy and the support team as well💪🏼👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @BritAthletics @scotathletics
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Inspiring to see World Championship 4th placer @callhawk turning out for his club @kilbarchanaac today & pushing hard to try to catch the mighty @Central_AC An amazing sport when athletes get to toe the line & spectate within a metre of such world class athletes! @scotathletics
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3 years
What a debut @EilishMccolgan ! Great to see you stepping up and mixing it with world’s best. Can’t wait to see you over 26.2 miles soon. Congratulations to coaching team @Lizmccolgan @MichaelRimmer8 as well 👌👍 @dundeehawks @BritAthletics @scotathletics @Great_Run
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What a race @keelyhodgkinson , so so close to gold! Getting closer! Congratulations to @Faster_feet and @JennyMeadows800 as well 👍🇬🇧 @BritAthletics
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Massive congratulations to this double act. Another tremendous run from Megan Keith ably supported by coach @RossKCairns1 👌👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @InvHarriersAAC @scotathletics @BritAthletics @Team_Scotland @ianbeattie1 @EuroAthletics
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On reflection, a very solid @WorldAthletics for GB&NI. A World Champion and some excellent medal performances. Couple close calls and some national records. Solid platform 2 years out from Paris. Big thanks to @BritAthletics Team Leader @PdunnPaula and the support team 👍 🇬🇧
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The @scotathletics XC is brilliant. However, growing up with @AthleticsWeekly , always considered the iconic ECCA ‘National’ at Parliament Hill as the ultimate XC event in @WorldAthletics . Today I witnessed one first hand 👌 #BucketList @BritAthletics @EnglandAthletic
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A Scottish record for @EilishMccolgan in the World Championships final, can’t ask for much more @scotathletics , great running Eilish 👍 @Lizmccolgan
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Despite the challenge of quota restrictions, a great @birminghamcg22 for the home nations. Special well done to the @scotathletics Team, greatest medal tally since ‘82 and 2 cracking golds! @EnglandAthletic @AthleticsNI @welshathletics photo by @Bobby_ThatOneMo @SALChiefExec
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NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR VISION: This is an incredible project led by @kilbarchanaac - £1.5M indoor facility delivered within 6 years of idea conception. Supported by many partners inc @RL4Leisure & Renfrewshire Council. Congratulations! @scotathletics @sportscotland @BritAthletics
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Only 13 days until the @Tokyo2020 Paralympics begin. Good luck to the @ParalympicsGB @TeamGB @BritAthletics heading out tomorrow, led by this rather special woman. 幸運を @PdunnPaula , athletes, coaches and support staff! @C4Paralympics
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I don’t like to publicly thank staff when ‘it’s our job’. However, a return to the NIA after several years & the challenges of re-fitting the track, IT and streaming etc…. @CAlexanderOBE and her events team + @dakin_lee tech team deserve immense credit, thanks 🙏 @BritAthletics
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Delighted that @CAlexanderOBE returning to lead the @BritAthletics events team. Respected as one of the best in the world, a great addition. We must develop clear competition pathways for UK athletes with plenty opportunities for @WorldAthletics ranking points etc @EuroAthletics
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2 years
UK Athletics has a new Major Events & International Relations Lead 👏 To learn more about this exciting new appointment 👇
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Delighted that @NicolaSturgeon is sensibly re-introducing coaching. Coaches and athletes must adhere to the guidance and we will be communicating our latest frameworks and guides later today @scotathletics thank you to @scotgov and @sportscotland @MaguireSal @SALDevelopment
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Congratulations from everyone @BritAthletics to @RobbieGrabarz who is finally upgraded to Olympic silver medal from London 2012 after reallocated results due to doping cases. @ianbeattie1 @EnglandAthletic @iocmedia
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2 years
The approval of the medal and diploma reallocations in athletics, canoeing and wrestling has come after the previous disqualification of a number of athletes and the results of their events being adjusted accordingly by the International Federations.
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It’s been a fantastic 10 years of my life and thank you to everyone involved with athletics in Scotland and in @scotathletics . Tough times for everyone just now but I know the sport will come through it stronger and more together than ever before #SALtogether @BritAthletics
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What an absolute hero @callhawk , one of best performances I’ve seen of any Scot, absolutely gutted for you but so proud @scotathletics @kilbarchanaac wow!
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After 61 years of starting, about time Barry Craighead was presented with some more appropriate footwear for the #LindsaysXC National Championships. Well done to Andy Ronald of @falkirkvics for the idea (on left) @scotathletics @EdinburghAC
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As we wake up to yet more devastating attacks on Ukraine this morning, our @BritAthletics thoughts and prayers are with @sergey_bubka , the Ukrainian Athletics Federation and the people of Ukraine 🙏 @EuroAthletics @WorldAthletics
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2 years
World Athletics is appalled by developments in Ukraine and condemns the Russian military invasion. Full statement 👇
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Despite the terrible weather, my daughter, well supported by her mum enjoying the @_thedailymile every school day during lockdown. Great way to blow the cobwebs away before starting google classroom @DunbarPrimary @DunbarAS @BritAthletics @SALDevelopment @susan_lyle @MairiGougeon
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As we see the tightening of rules around Covid, I hope the UK Gov/ devolved govs learn valuable lessons from 2020/21 & remember the importance of participation in sport/physical exercise to the physical & mental health of our nation. @DCMS @scotgov @WelshGovernment @niassembly
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Yes yes yes @lauramuiruns !!! Silver medal and @BritAthletics record also? Congratulations Laura and coach Andy Young, yes!!!!! @BritAthletics @scotathletics @dundeehawks 🙏🙏👍👍👍💪🏼💪🏼
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My first physically distanced meeting today with Peter Jardine and Dawn Allan. Had to walk as won’t be back in the offices for some time yet unfortunately. First staff I’ve seen in person for nearly 4 months which is bizarre @scotathletics but lots of proactive work going on
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Delighted to be appointed to the Board of @sportscotland and look forward to working alongside existing members, staff and new colleagues @Mmcampbell111 and @scottlindsay99 as we enter the next phase @melyoung53 @scotathletics
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ANNOUNCEMENT | We are delighted to present our three new Board members: Mark Munro, Maureen Campbell OBE and Scott Lindsay. Read more at #SportFirst 👇 and thanks to everyone who responded to our latest #GetOnBoard campaign 👏 @scotpublicappts @melyoung53
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A massive congratulations to this man! Not only has he taken @lauramuiruns from solid Scottish teenager to World Number 1, but he continues to improve all athletes he works with, @JemmaReekie & @SolSweeney1 are perfect examples. Thanks Andy from everyone @scotathletics
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I just want to congratulate the Scottish athletes who competed so fiercely this weekend. Very proud to watch & appreciation must go to their coaches, families & clubs who support them day in day out, athletes just don’t appear, takes years of dedication, well done @scotathletics
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Never underestimate power of a major sporting event. After 9pm and kids still out playing @Tokyo2020 ! @adam_peaty has already won gold. This one apparently @lauramuiruns v @dinaashersmith v @Adam_Gemili . Laura pretty sharp out blocks for the middle distances 🔥👍 @BritAthletics
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Tomorrow marks the start of one of the busiest championship periods in history for senior T&F athletes. Good luck to all GBNI athletes, your coaches and the @BritAthletics support staff. Going to be tough but we have some great talent in the team. Go smash it 👍🇬🇧 #WhereItStarts
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Congratulations to @jackrbuckner A great appointment. Being interim CEO for the number 1 Olympic sport has been an honour & privilege. There’s been solid progress over the last five months and I’m sure the @ianbeattie1 - Jack combo will take @BritAthletics forward at pace 👌🇬🇧🇬🇧
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📰 News: @jackrbuckner has been confirmed as the UK Athletics CEO Read more ⤵️
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Congratulations also to @irishathletics & @EuroAthletics . The European XC Championships infrastructure, the course and……the crowd were brilliant. A great event, thank you. Look forward to getting it back to the UK soon @EuroAthletics @CAlexanderOBE @ianbeattie1 @DobriBulgaria
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Fantastic news and very grateful to @WorldAthletics for trusting in the partnership to deliver a brilliant 2024 World Indoors. Wouldn’t be possible without great support and leadership from key partners @scotgov @EventScotNews @glasgow_sport @GlasgowCC @uk_sport @scotathletics
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To Glasgow we go! 🇬🇧✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The World Athletics Council confirms that the #WorldIndoorChamps 2024 will take place in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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@callhawk take a bow sir, what a performance in the marathon, 4th place, =best ever by a Brit! Stunning! #SALsuper16 @scotathletics
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Not just @WorldAthletics Indoor Tour Final in Birmingham @BritAthletics this weekend, also massive day on the national XC calendar. Good luck to everyone competing in your respective National XC Champs @AthleticsNI + Ulster, English CCA, @scotathletics , @WelshAthletics 👍
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Wow @keelyhodgkinson , fasted 800m indoors for 20 years apparently! Congratulations @Faster_feet and @JennyMeadows800 as well. New @BritAthletics record 👍
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Grateful to @EuroAthletics for the opportunity to host this championship for the first time in our history. A hell of an effort to turn this bid around in 11 months and thanks to @BhamCityCouncil @BrumLeader @uk_sport for the support. Congratulations everyone 🙏 🇬🇧 @jackrbuckner
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It's official! 🙌 Birmingham 🇬🇧 has been awarded the 2026 European Athletics Championships! 😍
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Very competitive men’s race as @andybutchart91 takes the @lindsaysnews @scotathletics National Short Course title for 2019 from @SolSweeney1 @Central_AC @PerthHarriers
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Best of luck to the GB&NI team (athletes/coaches/team management) on their travels to Dublin for the @EuroAthletics XC Championships on Sunday. Remember you can watch live coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, @BBCSport website & app from 10am. @BritAthletics @ianbeattie1 @Nike
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The UK’s fastest (in depth) 5K is not a bad way to spend my 8th work anniversary (and coincidentally birthday) @scotathletics . The Run & Become 5k inc Scottish 5K Champs on their way. Good luck everyone!
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What a race @lauramuiruns , the pace in those first 2 laps ……🔥🔥
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🥉 OUR FIRST MEDAL!! 🥉 @lauramuiruns brings home bronze in the 1500m. A stunning run in an exceptionally fast final 💨 #WhereItStarts #WorldAthleticsChamps #WCHOregon22
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After a good @WorldAthletics Championships and great home countries @birminghamcg22 , with very tired athletes and no expectations, this is a great performance (live and updated post men’s 4x400m) 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧 @jackrbuckner @ianbeattie1 @PdunnPaula
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Some great racing at the Run Stirling International Cross Country today. Wouldn’t have happened without significant support from our partners @StirlingCouncil @activestirling1 @EventsScot @BritAthletics Thank you from everyone @scotathletics . @JomaSportUK @ianbeattie1
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It’s taken a lot of work over a number of weeks to enable us to get back to competition @scotathletics . Particular thanks to T&F Convener @leslie_roy1 and staff Ally Love, Caitlin Watt and @scotshurdler who have worked tirelessly, meticulously planning.
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Grangemouth is the busiest athletics competition stadium in the UK, and has been over the last decade and must be protected ! @scotathletics @falkirkcouncil @falkirkvics @OvensDavid @MareeToddMSP @ianbeattie1
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Great day’s racing at Sefton Park, Liverpool for the latest stage of @BritAthletics Cross Challenge, inc @EuroAthletics trials and also local league races. Massive thank to organisers, particularly Cliff Robinson & Arwel Williams. Thanks also @liverpoolcity__ 👍 @ianbeattie1
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What a year for Scottish athletes & coaches. 3 major Championships this year & 15 medals from 8 athletes, simply stunning year!! @scotathletics @EilidhDoyle @lauramuiruns @_ZoeyClark @Lyle_Maria @Markdry @RobbieSimpson91 @JakeSWightman @EilishMccolgan @Team_Scotland @JoeFitzSNP
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RUNNERS ARE TOUGH! Massive thanks to the 102 clubs who made the trip. Difficult conditions but some fantastic racing and camaraderie across the sport. Huge thanks to the volunteers and @falkirkvics @FCTrust for supporting the event plus our sponsors @lindsaysnews @scotathletics
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Another gold for Scotland as @andybutchart91 cruises to a 5,000m win, congratulations Andy and @Central_AC @scotathletics
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2 years
Delighted to be bidding for @EuroAthletics Championships for 2026. Would be the first time this important event would have been hosted on UK shores since it’s inception in 1934. Forms key part of 10 year plans that will also explore Para, juniors, off-track opps @britathletics
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British Athletics
2 years
📣 UK ATHLETICS CONFIRM BID FOR @EuroAthletics  CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 🙌 Read more ➡️ @BhamCityCouncil
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A great appointment by the Board @scotathletics , a very intelligent, honest and hard working individual with a people-first attitude who will continue to help the sport flourish. Congratulations Colin @SALDevelopment @BritAthletics
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3 years
BREAKING NEWS . . . Colin Hutchison @SALDevelopment has been appointed as our new CEO and starts in role next week Congratulations ! #SALachieve 📸 @Bobby_ThatOneMo @ianbeattie1 @LordMcConnell @SALMarkMunro @LindsayMcMaho15 @scotshurdler @FranSnitjer
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The MBE is a fitting reward for @ianbeattie1 & is great recognition for all his efforts within athletics in Scotland, @scotathletics , the wider sport and physical activity agenda and other areas like mental health. A great mentor, congratulations Ian! @BritAthletics
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Read many comments about ‘lack of bums on seats’ from this weekend’s UK champs. I agree with many, we absolutely need to build the drama, the rivalries and really sell the sport better. However, to confirm ticket sales for Manchester were very good but <50% attended (travel etc)
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Congratulations to everyone involved in the planning/ delivery of the @EuroAthletics DNA meeting today @EmiratesArena . Innovative concept with lots of positives and learnings. Important the sport balances new concepts with traditional approaches 👍 @BritAthletics @CAlexanderOBE
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This is devastating news for everyone within the UK athletics community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris’ family and friends at this time. Not only a great athlete but a genuinely great person. Very sad @scotathletics @EnglandAthletic @BritAthletics @TVH_Athletics
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Police Scotland Tayside
4 years
We can confirm that around 11:50am today the body of a man was found near Meall Garbh in Glenlyon. Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing man Chris Smith has been informed. Enquiries are ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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I'm absolutely devastated for @callhawk and his father/coach Robert. Important thing is that he recovers and is safe. @scotathletics
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1 year
Great day at Scone Palace for latest leg of the @BritAthletics Cross Challenge series included within @scotathletics Inter District Championships. Well done @scotathletics and everyone involved in organising the event 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 @ianbeattie1 @SALChiefExec
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One of the most talented UK athletes who’s been through the ringer. What a great performance @mattonthefloor !! An exciting couple of years ahead young man 👍🇬🇧 @BritAthletics
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British Athletics
2 years
🥉HE'S DONE IT 🥉 Bronze for @mattonthefloor in the 400m final 🙏 #WhereItStarts #WorldAthleticsChamps #WCHOregon22
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As we move towards Christmas, I would just like to thank all the clubs, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and partners who have made 2018 such a success! We are always grateful for your support. Have a great Christmas, thanks again on behalf of the @scotathletics team
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7 years
Gutted to hear of passing of Sandy Robertson. Great coach, educator and all round great man. Inspired hundreds of athletes. @scotathletics
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5 years
Yes, 3 Scots into the world 1500m final, you beauty! Well done @joshk97 @JakeSWightman @Neil_Gourley @scotathletics 💪💪
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3 years
Stunning venue at Scone Palace for today’s #LindsaysXC @scotathletics . Looking forward to a great day’s racing. Just a shame those not able to attend can’t be here because of restrictions 👍
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3 years
Stunning performance @Thommo10k ! I remember seeing Chris win the @BUCSsport XC for @LboroSport at Caird Park, Dundee in 2004. He was a class act then. Fast forward 17 years and qualifying for @Tokyo2020 , what an athlete ! @BritAthletics
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2 years
I would also like to thank those who bring the event to life, and we have some of the very best presenting and behind the mic/screen as well @Iwanrunner @KatharineMerry @WightmanGeoff @TimHutchings1 @hannengland @AndyKayEvents @CAlexanderOBE + many others . @BritAthletics
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2 years
Top job @WightmanGeoff . Often overlooked because of his stadium announcing expertise, but what a great coaching job Geoff, take a bow and very proud of you both 🙏👍👍 @KatharineMerry @BritAthletics @scotathletics @ianbeattie1 @jackrbuckner
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Katharine Merry
2 years
Jake Wightman has become the World 1500m champion. Geoff calling his son becoming a World Champion is priceless. Helene, part of our team, filmed Dad. I sat with Mum Susan..then could not wait to give my mate a hug. Beyond proud. ❤️ @JakeSWightman @WightmanGeoff @SusanWightman6
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Well @lauramuiruns just destroyed a quality field in Stockholm over 1500 in 3min 57.86 secs in world leading time, fantastic performance. @EilishMccolgan also running strongly as well @Dhh_Official @scotathletics
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4 years
We welcome latest announcement from @NicolaSturgeon today @scotathletics and the further relaxation of restrictions for sport. However, we await the finer detail and will update our guidance and communicate accordingly at that point. @scotgov @sportscotland @SALDevelopment
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3 years
This evening’s kid’s chosen @Tokyo2020 activities inspired by the outstanding @TeamGB women’s gymnastics quartet 👌👏🏼🇬🇧 🏅
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3 years
Delighted to see this come to fruition. A lot of work engaging with the coaching community and extremely grateful to everyone who has supported and inputed into the process. Clearly a massive amount to do but we are all committed to delivering this as it’s vital @BritAthletics
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UKA News
3 years
We are delighted to launch the UK-wide Coaching strategy for Athletics. Thank you to the many coaches who contributed to this strategy through the Surveys, focus groups, webinars as well as structured interviews and conversations.
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4 years
Following the announcement by @NicolaSturgeon today we welcome the proposed increase to coaching group numbers. We are yet to receive the exact details but once we receive that information via @sportscotland we will update our @scotathletics guidance and communicate accordingly
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2 years
Delighted to be back staging international athletics in the UK for @BritAthletics athletes. Thanks to all staff, officials and partners that make this happen. Particularly grateful to @BhamCityCouncil Muller @Nike @BBCSport @uk_sport @WorldAthletics
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5 years
Few will fully appreciate how much @leslie_roy1 does for the sport in Scotland behind the scenes.President role, national fixtures, officiating, commentating, sub committees, league coordination etc..........a big personal thank from myself and the staff @scotathletics
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scottishathletics
5 years
THANKS, LESLIE . . President @leslie_roy1 stands down at @scotathletics AGM (Sat 10am @EmiratesArena Glasgow) after 8 years of dedication, passion, enthusiasm #SALbelong @SALMarkMunro @ianbeattie1 @LordMcConnell @nigelholl @MaguireSal @SALDevelopment
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3 years
Last 12+ months has certainly taught me never to take the simple things for granted ever again, friendship, conversation face to face (socially distanced of course) and a beer #perfection
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5 years
Congratulations to @EilidhDoyle and Brian Doyle on their wonderful news from everyone @scotathletics
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6 years
6 athletes in World 400m final and 2 of them are Scottish! Congratulations @EilidhDoyle & @_ZoeyClark @scotathletics
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3 years
Fantastic @BritAthletics record for @lauramuiruns over 1500m and impressive wins for @ElliotLeviGiles & @JemmaReekie over 800m and @HollyBradshawPV in the pole vault. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches 👍 #WorldIndoorTour @WorldAthletics @scotathletics @EnglandAthletic
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2 years
Great to see Olympic silver medalist @lauramuiruns committing to the @scotathletics short course champs along with European medalists @JakeSWightman and @andybutchart91 . Love the fact that our sport so accessible for the masses, fans, and children especially👌 #inspirational
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scottishathletics
2 years
BREAKING . . . LAURA TO RACE LANARK #LindsaysXC WOW! @lauramuiruns to run Short Course XC on Saturday bidding for 5th title this event 📷 @Bobby_ThatOneMo (Kirkcaldy 2017) #SALbelong @SALChiefExec @OvensDavid @lindsaysnews @ianbeattie1 @SALDevelopment @SAL_Coaching @dundeehawks
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4 years
Kids created their own PE activity today. Assault course meets sibling rivalry , can’t lose can we......🙈 @scotathletics @DunbarPrimary @susan_lyle
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4 years
I would like to thank the staff @EmiratesArena @Glasgow_Sport . Many won’t be aware but the hydraulics failed on the track this week, but grateful to Mark McElwaine & his team for agreeing to raise it manually to ensure the #4Jathletics National Champs went ahead @scotathletics
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3 years
Last race of the day in the elite event, the men’s elite field about 600m into the 3k race #LindsaysXC @scotathletics at Scone Palace.
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4 years
On behalf of the team @scotathletics I would like to thank everyone involved in athletics for their tireless commitment this year. No matter ‘your level’ or whether an athlete, coach, official, club volunteer, event organiser etc, everyone has played their part. Roll on 2020!
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