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British Athletics Championships
The British Athletics Championships is the premier national championship in track and field held in the United Kingdom, and are organised by British Athletics. The event has doubled as the main trials meet for international team selection for major events in which Great Britain and Northern Ireland compete, including the Olympic Games, the IAAF World Championships in Athletics and the European Athletics Championships. Only British athletes may formally compete, though in some circumstances British club-affiliated foreign athletes may take part as guests. The event was established in 2007, replacing the AAA Championships as the principal event on the domestic athletics calendar in the United Kingdom. A previous event, the UK Athletics Championships had nominally been the national championship, but in effect took second billing to the "triple A's". The creation of the British Athletics Championships as the main national championship and selection event, brought the governance of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Track And Field
Track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events. Track and field is categorized under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country running and racewalking. The foot racing events, which include sprints, middle- and long-distance events, racewalking, and hurdling, are won by the athlete who completes it in the least time. The jumping and throwing events are won by those who achieve the greatest distance or height. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault, while the most common throwing events are shot put, javelin, discus, and hammer. There are also "combined events" or "multi events", such as the pentathlon consisting of five events, heptathlon consisting of seven events, and decathlon consistin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birmingham
Birmingham ( ) is a city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England. It is the second-largest city in the United Kingdom with a population of 1.145 million in the city proper, 2.92 million in the West Midlands metropolitan county, and approximately 4.3 million in the wider metropolitan area. It is the largest UK metropolitan area outside of London. Birmingham is known as the second city of the United Kingdom. Located in the West Midlands region of England, approximately from London, Birmingham is considered to be the social, cultural, financial and commercial centre of the Midlands. Distinctively, Birmingham only has small rivers flowing through it, mainly the River Tame and its tributaries River Rea and River Cole – one of the closest main rivers is the Severn, approximately west of the city centre. Historically a market town in Warwickshire in the medieval period, Birmingham grew during the 18th century during the Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 British Athletics Championships
The 2020 British Athletics Championships (known for sponsorship reasons as the Müller British Athletics Championships) was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom. The championship took place on 4–5 September 2020, having been postponed from June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Background The championship was originally scheduled for 20–21 June 2020, but in April 2020 it was postponed until 8–9 August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, the event was postponed again, to 4–5 September 2020. The championship was held at the Manchester Regional Arena, as part of a three-year agreement to hold the event in Manchester from 2020 to 2022; from 2008 to 2019, the championships had been held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. The entire event was held behind closed doors, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stadium contained cardboard cut outs of some fans. The event was originally intended as a qualifying event fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 British Athletics Championships
The 2019 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 24 to 25 August 2019 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. A full range of outdoor events were held up to 5000 metres. The competition served as the main selection event for the 2019 World Athletics Championships. The British Championships for 10,000 metres were held during the European 10,000m Cup as part of the Night of 10,000 metres PBs event at Highgate Stadium on 6 July. This event also served as the main qualification event for the 2019 World Championships 10,000 m. Selections for the men's and women's marathons were based on results in the 2019 London Marathon. Results Men Women References ;ResultsBritish Championships Birmingham 24-25 Aug 19 Power of 10. Retrieved 2020-12-20. External linksBritish Athletics {{2019 in athletics British Athletics Championships 2019 in athletics (track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 British Athletics Championships
The 2018 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 3–5 July 2018 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. A full range of outdoor events were held up to 5000 metres. The competition served as the main selection event for the 2018 European Athletics Championships and the 2018 Athletics World Cup. The British Championships for 10,000 metres were held during the European 10,000 metres Cup as part of the Night of 10,000 metre PBs event at Highgate earlier in the year. This event also served as the main qualification event for the 2018 European Athletics Championships for 10,000m. Selections for the men's and women's marathons were based on results in the 2018 London Marathon The 2018 London Marathon was the 38th running of the annual marathon race in London, England, which took place on Sunday, 22 April. Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot won elite rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 British Athletics Championships
The 2017 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 1–2 July 2017 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. A full range of outdoor events were held up to 5000 metres. The competition served as the main selection event for the 2017 World Championships in Athletics Seventeen or 17 may refer to: *17 (number), the natural number following 16 and preceding 18 * one of the years 17 BC, AD 17, 1917, 2017 Literature Magazines * ''Seventeen'' (American magazine), an American magazine * ''Seventeen'' (Japanese m .... Results Men Women References Results UK Athletics (2017-07-01). Retrieved 2019-04-20. External linksBritish Athletics {{2017 in athletics British Athletics Championships British Outdoor Championships Athletics Outdoor Athletics Championships Sports competitions in Birmingham, West Midlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 British Athletics Championships
The 2016 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for the United Kingdom held at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, from 24–26 June 2016. The event was organised by UK Athletics. A full range of outdoor events were held. The championships served as the main qualification event for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the 2016 Summer Olympics for all events except combined events, marathons, race walks and the 10,000 metres. In addition, shorter track walking events were held during the British Championships that did not involve qualification for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Medal summary Men Key: . Women Other Olympic trials A number of qualification trials were held at other meetings to earn a place for the 2016 Summer Olympics, in addition to a small number of preselected athletes: Key: . * 10000 metres: Highgate Night of 10,000 m PBs:at Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track. The top two British finishers in each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 British Athletics Championships
The 2015 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 3–5 July 2015 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. A full range of outdoor events were held. The competition served as the selection event for the 2015 World Championships in Athletics. Medal summary Men Women References {{2015 in athletics British Outdoor Championships British Athletics Championships Athletics Outdoor British Athletics Championships The British Athletics Championships is the premier national championship in track and field held in the United Kingdom, and are organised by British Athletics. The event has doubled as the main trials meet for international team selection for ma ... Sports competitions in Birmingham, West Midlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 British Athletics Championships
The 2014 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held 27–29 June 2014 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. It served as a selection meeting for the 2014 European Athletics Championships. Medal summary Men Women References External linksBritish Athletics website {{2014 in athletics British Outdoor Championships British Athletics Championships Athletics Outdoor British Athletics Championships The British Athletics Championships is the premier national championship in track and field held in the United Kingdom, and are organised by British Athletics. The event has doubled as the main trials meet for international team selection for ma ... Sports competitions in Birmingham, West Midlands 2010s in Birmingham, West Midlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 British Athletics Championships
The 2013 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 12–14 July at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. It served as a selection meeting for the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. Medal summary Men Women References *2013 British Championships UK Athletics. Retrieved 2020-01-15. External linksBritish Athletics website {{2013 in athletics British Outdoor Championships British Athletics Championships Athletics Outdoor British Athletics Championships The British Athletics Championships is the premier national championship in track and field held in the United Kingdom, and are organised by British Athletics. The event has doubled as the main trials meet for international team selection for ma ... Sports competitions in Birmingham, West Midlands 2010s in Birmingham, West Midlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 British Athletics Championships
The 2012 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 22–24 June at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. It served as a selection meeting for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Medal summary Men Women References *2012 British Championships UK Athletics. Retrieved 2020-01-156. External linksBritish Athletics website {{2012 in athletics British Outdoor Championships British Athletics Championships Athletics Outdoor British Athletics Championships The British Athletics Championships is the premier national championship in track and field held in the United Kingdom, and are organised by British Athletics. The event has doubled as the main trials meet for international team selection for ma ... Sports competitions in Birmingham, West Midlands 2010s in Birmingham, West Midlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 British Athletics Championships
The 2011 British Athletics Championships was the national championship in outdoor track and field for athletes in the United Kingdom, held from 29–31 July at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. It was organised by UK Athletics. It served as a selection meeting for Great Britain at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics. Medal summary Men Women References Aviva World Trials & UK Championships Power of 10. Retrieved 2020-01-21.Aviva UK trials and championships REsults UK Athletics (archived). Retrieved 2020-01-21. External linksBritish Athletics website {{2011 in athletics British Outdoor Championships British Athletics Championships Athletics Outdoor British Athletics Championships The British Athletics Championships is the premier national championship in track and field held in the United Kingdom, and are organised by British Athletics. The event has doubled as the main trials meet for international team selection for ma ... Sports competitions in Birmingham, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
