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BRITISH ATHLETICS LEAGUE PREMIERSHIP, ALLIANZ PARK, HENDON, AUGUST 6

BIRCHFIELD Harriers look set to confirm their retention of the men’s Premiership at the final match on Saturday, writes Martin Duff.

The event is held as a joint fixture with the UK Women’s League and, as the ground is the home of Saracens rugby club and the main arena is AstroTurf, the only field event to be held inside the stadium will be the discus. The other throws will be held behind the stand on the back straight.

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