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Melanie Anning

Sussex athletes make their mark on the international stage

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Sussex athletes have delivered a series of notable performances over the past week, including a Commonwealth Games medal, a World Under-20 final place and a long-standing county record being broken. Brighton Phoenix’s Toby Harries helped England secure silver in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Harries ran the opening leg in […]

New Chichester track named after Sussex athletics titan

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  Few people have done more to shape athletics in the county than former Sussex AA President, Phil Baker. From his decades of service to his role in helping athletics grow in Chichester and beyond, this is a fitting tribute to his lasting contribution to the sport. The Phil Baker Track is the culmination of many […]

Sussex – Where Pole Vault Champions Are Made

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  At this year’s England Indoor Age-Group Championships, Sussex AA athletes dominated the women’s and girls’ pole vault, winning the Under 20, Under 17 and Under 15 titles. In the U15 event, Brighton’s Flo Matten broke the British indoor record with a vault of 3.76m and, with the outdoor season now underway, has her sights […]

Historic Double: Sussex AA Qualifies Two Teams for Sportshall UK Final 2026

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  For the first time in recent history, Sussex AA has two teams competing at today’s Sportshall UK Final 2026 in Stoke, a fantastic achievement. Our Under 13 boys secured qualification in style, winning historic gold at the South East Regional Finals in Burgess Hill. The Under 15 girls, originally third, were later promoted to […]

Age Group Changes

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  The new age groups are now in effect.  Click this link to view the changes: Age-groups-table-2026- More info here: https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/age-group-changes/