AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine | 06 September 2018
ACTION
12 WELTKLASSE ZURICH
Conseslus ‘one shoe’ Kipruto and sprinter Noah Lyles steal the show at the first Diamond League final of 2018
20 MEMORIAL VAN DAMME
Laura Muir scores biggest win of her life in Brussels as the second Diamond League final produces some thrilling action
26 SCHOOL GAMES
Max Burgin, Keely Hodgkinson, Nana Gyedu and Lewis Byng show great late-season form in Loughborough
TALKING POINT
30 ALEX TEUTEN
Endurance runner explains the attraction in competing abroad instead of in the UK
NEWS
6 Dina Asher-Smith gives her season 8-9/10
7 Jarrion Lawson blames eating beef for positive test
8 Tom Evans wins ‘CCC’ race in Chamonix
10 Eberstadt meet on its last legs
11 ‘Der Harting’ says goodbye in Berlin
PERFORMANCE
34 US Collegiate system – part two
40 Products reviews – hi-tech gear
REGULARS
32 YOUNG ATHLETE
Pedro Gleadall – budding decathlete practises martial art Capoeira to help his athletics
62 DIP FINISH
Drug cheat Russians enjoy London 2012 medals upgrade courtesy of the IOC
RESULTS & FIXTURES
48 Our round-up includes news from the IAAF World Challenge event in Berlin, plus coverage from the Trafford 10km
59 What’s On events guide
PREVIEWS
42 GREAT NORTH CITYGAMES
Laura Muir, Reece Prescod, Holly Bradshaw and Greg Rutherford among star performers
44 SIMPLYHEALTH GREAT NORTH RUN
A look forward to the world’s No.1 half-marathon, as Mo Farah goes for his fifth victory in the iconic race from Newcastle to South Shields
46 CONTINENTAL CUP
Europe faces the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa at end-of-season clash in Ostrava
read more
read less
Athletics Weekly magazine was founded in 1945 by Jimmy Green, who produced the magazine in the bedroom of his bungalow in Kent. Ever since then, Athletics Weekly has been dedicated to bringing its readers the highest quality news from the world of athletics. The journalists at Athletics Weekly have always prided themselves for being at the coal face of sports - interviewing athletes and coaches at all the top events, as well as the smaller ones.
Athletics Weekly magazine has earned its title as the ultimate bible for athletics and the first port of call for serious athletes and athletic fans looking for a great read. Each magazine contains in-depth training guides and tips to help maximise your fitness and get the most out of your athletic lifestyle. Athletics Weekly contains a roster of track and field, cross-country, road racing and race walking events from across the country you can sign up for. You can expect detailed reports and results from the greatest athletic events that are happening around the world - always stay up-to-date with the champions!
Whether you're a keen athlete, a professional or even a newbie to your sport of choice, Athletics Weekly is the interesting and informative read that’ll help maximise your potential as an athlete.
Don’t miss out on all the features and highlights that you can enjoy with your Athletics Weekly digital magazine subscription:
- In-depth training guides to get you in perfect form
- Nutritional advice for maximum performance
- The latest news in the world of athletics
- Details on upcoming events and competitions
- No nonsense product guides to help you get the most out of your gear
- A dedicated and passionate group of journalists and editors who produce the best content possible
You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine magazine subscription.
Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in AW – Athletics Weekly Magazine 06 September 2018.