AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine  |  23 August 2018
ACTION
6 MÜLLER GRAND PRIX
Coleman edges Prescod and Miller-Uibo beats Asher-Smith in big sprint clashes at the Diamond League in Birmingham
20 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL
Athletes battle poor weather at annual meet
THE BIG FEATURE
32 LEE GRANTHAM
Meet the fast-talking, banana-eating Mancunian taking the ultra-distance scene and social media by storm
TALKING POINT
28 TIM HUTCHINGS
The Eurosport commentator thinks the Euro Champs were a welcome breath of fresh air
NEWS
22 Farah to tackle Simplyhealth Great North Run
23 Brits get good start at Euro Para Champs
24 Crystal Palace enters new phase
25 Youngsters lap up St Mary’s camp
REGULARS
26 YOUNG ATHLETE
Hammer talent Ben Hawkes
62 DIP FINISH
Britain win Beer Mile World Classic courtesy of Dale King-Clutterbuck
PERFORMANCE
36 Hydration – how much is it best to drink?
38 John Shepherd on talent retention
42 Product reviews – catch the last of the summer with some sporty sunglasses
RESULTS &
FIXTURES
44 Our roundup includes coverage from the BMC Trafford Grand Prix
59 What’s On events guide
PREVIEWS
58 A look forward to the British Masters Champs in Birmingham
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine 23 August 2018.