Athletics

Isabel, Ferne, Claire and Iain McLindon pictured together

Ferne, 13, dreams of becoming a Paralympian after losing legs to leukemia
IT was New Year’s Day in 2020, just like any other normal day, beginning the start of a new year ahead.

All good – Angela Duncan musters the energy to give the cameraman the thumbs up

Canine accompaniment sees over 100 people turn out at Layer 5k

Hundreds of runners typically take part in the annual race

Runners rejoice as popular marathon returning after two year hiatus

Eric Hall won the World Masters race at the age of 70

Tributes paid to double Olympian and 'nice guy' Eric after death at 89

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Sprint star - Charlie Dobson (white vest) in action alongside American sprinter Mike Rodgers at the Muller Indoor Grand Prix Picture: JAMES RHODES

Colchester's Charlie Dobson ranked UK's joint number one after superb showing

Glory - Colchester-born high jumper Jonathan Broom-Edwards with his gold medal won at the 2020 Paralympic Games, in Tokyo Picture: NAFEES DARADIA

FEATURE: 'It’s been a fairytale storyline with an amazing ending to it'

Winners all - the Markham Cup made a popular return at Friday Woods. Left to right, Craig Mitchell (co-organiser), Andy Hurst, Cameron Hurst, Daniel Hall, Michael Pears (co-ordinator) Picture: JOHN HYLAND

Cyclists are in top form again as Markham Cup makes welcome return

Mobbed – The annual Half Marathon attracts hundreds of entrants

Organisers delay Half Marathon event

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Runners go wild for zoo’s third stampede

This Sunday will see around 50,000 people pound over 26.2 miles of the capital’s streets for good causes

Colchester runners share why they are taking on the London Marathon

Talent - Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson won the Male Sports Personality of the Year award in 2019

Colchester's Sports Personality Of The Year Awards cancelled again

Endurance - Colchester Harriers' Allen Smalls rose to the challenge once again at the UTS Snowdonia 100km

Smalls showing staying power at gruelling UTS Snowdonia 100km

Team effort - Felsted's Jessica Olorenshaw was part of Team Sciver who came first in cricket at the School Games National Finals, at Loughborough University

Colchester duo scoop medals at the School Games National Finals

Essex athlete Sketchley still top of the veteran javelin leader board

Essex athlete Sketchley still top of the veteran javelin leader board

Pace - Colchester's Rebecca Jeggo (white vest, number 55) competes at the Welsh Senior and U15 Athletics Championships at the Cardiff International Sports Campus Picture: JOHN SMITH

England sprinter Rebecca Jeggo enjoys perfect end to challenging season

Heartache - Colchester race walker Dominic King missed out on the Tokyo Olympics after being overlooked for selection for Team GB Picture: PA/MIKE EGERTON

Dominic King: "I’ve got no intention of hanging up my shoes"

Fitness fun - more than 250 people took part when Colchester’s popular 5km parkrun event returned on Saturday Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

YOUR PICTURES After being on hold for 16 months, parkrun is back with a bang in Castle Park

Heartache - Colchester's international race walker Dominic King, pictured in action at the 50km Men's Race Walk at the World Championships in 2019, has been left out of the Team GB squad for Tokyo Picture: PA/MIKE EGERTON

'Absolutely demoralised' - Colchester race walker Dominic King on Olympic snub

Big smiles - Jackie Taylor, from Running Colchester, and Jennifer Dickerson, from Lonely Goat Running Club

Runners brave sweltering conditions to raise vital funds for wildlife charity

Sprint star - Rebecca Jeggo helped England claim victory at the Loughborough International

Colchester's Rebecca Jeggo shines on England debut

Call up - Rebecca Jeggo is set to compete for England at this weekend's Loughborough International

Colchester sprinter Rebecca Jeggo picked to race for England

Record breaker - Colchester race walker Dominic King has set a new British record for the 50k race walk Picture: EMMANUEL TARDI

Colchester's Dominic King race walks his way to new British record

Success - Colchester Harriers' Rebecca Jeggo with her bronze medal at the British Championships

Jeggo secures brilliant bronze at British Championships

Action from a recent parkrun in Harwich's Cliff Park

parkruns grind to a halt due to coronavirus pandemic

File photo dated 28-04-2019 of Runners during the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. PA Photo. Issue date: Friday March 13, 2020. The 2020 London Marathon, originally scheduled to take place on April 26, has been postponed until October 4 due to the

MARATHON MAN: "It feels as though training is going to be more important than ever in these hugely worrying, uncertain times"

Athletics sessions are suspended until further notice

Athletics sessions are suspended until further notice

Former Olympian - my son, Sam, with Eamonn Martin - the last British male winner in London

MARATHON MAN: Virus fears, my longest run yet and meeting marathon royalty

The CATs senior men's team at Ardleigh on Sunday

MARATHON MAN: From the camaraderie to the crazy costumes, it's going to be a truly unforgettable experience

Success - Colchester Harriers' Becky Jeggo (right) with her bronze medal at the British Indoor Championships

'It's definitely the medal I'm most proud of' - Colchester Harriers sprinter Rebecca Jeggo secures first major medal

Jonathan Walton is tackling an eye-watering 100km ultra marathon from London to Brighton

MARATHON MAN: A diehard determination and the power of positive thinking

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'To have such a legend present me with my medal was fantastic'

Uphill battle - athletes tackle the seemingly never-ending hill

MARATHON MAN: Mud, sweat and tears on a strength-sapping day in the capital

Matt and Sam Plummer celebrate their 100th Parkrun

MARATHON MAN: My big date in the capital, a heady mix of excitement and apprehension and an affectionate nod towards parkrun

Strong race: Milly Presland secured a bronze medal in the under-17 women’s race at Gloucester Park.

Harriers' ladies continue their run of success

Leading men - overall winner Cameron Hurst (left) and first runner Aidan Cahill with Steven Pears, the son of the late Neil Pears Picture: John Hyland

Confident cyclists have the upper hand in historic Boxing Day showdown

Tough conditions - Colchester's Dominic King in action at the 50km Men's Race Walk at the World Championships in Doha Picture: PA/MIKE EGERTON

King suffers Doha disappointment

Hilly challenge - Harriers' Debbie Cattermole and Richard Flutter

Super Debbie smashes a long-standing ladies' record

Jennifer Morgan

Proud Jennifer is hoping to follow in her dad and nan's footsteps

Olivia Simon English Schools call-up

Hammer time! Olivia to compete at English Schools Championships

Colchester Harriers sprinter Charlie Dobson

'Putting on that GB vest will never get old'

University of Essex javelin thrower Harry Hughes Picture credit: MARK SHEARMAN

Hughes targets Team GB medal at European Throwing Cup

Cameron Hurst on his way to a great victory Picture: JOHN HYLAND

Cyclists are emphatic winners to retain Markham Cup

Competitive - runners and riders take part in the annual Markham Cup Picture: JOHN HYLAND

Format is changed for annual Runners v Cyclists race

Record-breaker - Colchester Harriers' Charlie Dobson following his fine performance at the County Track and Field Championships

Dobson named on British Athletics Futures Programme

Colchester Harriers' Colin Ridley and Debbie Cattermole at the Chelmsford 10km event

Delighted Debbie strides to another victory

Colchester Harriers' Melissa Dowell

Dowell has plenty to celebrate after Ibiza gold

Jubilant - Colchester Harriers sprinter Charlie Dobson won 200m gold at the Essex Championships

Harriers sprinter Dobson nominated for award

LOUGHBOROUGH, GBR â 20 May 2018 â Charlie Dobson competes in the Men's 200m event at the 2018 Loughborough International Athletics meet held at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium (Photo by David Crawford / www.stillsport.com).

Dobson boosted by British Athletics scheme

They're off - the Senior Men and Women charge away in the Essex Cross Country Relay Picture: JOHN HYLAND

Signage problems hamper Harriers challenge

Golden boys - CATs' under-15 boys' gold team Picture: BOB KIMBER

CATs youngsters impress in county relays

Off and running - action from the start of a recent Parkrun at Clacton Picture: Pete Inman

Sports Chat - Parkrun has become a staple part of my weekend

Team effort - Colchester Harriers were in fine form at the Southern Road Relays

Southern success for Harriers' men

Good numbers - action from a Colchester and Tendring Athletic Club training session

Colchester and Tendring AC numbers are flourishing