Sussex athletes delivered a memorable weekend at the England Athletics Age Group Championships in Sheffield, led by a record-breaking performance from Brighton & Hove AC’s Florence Matten. Her championship-winning clearance of 3.76m in the Under 15 girls pole vault set a new British Athletics indoor age-group record and launched a weekend of national titles, […]
Almi Nerurkar shatters 31-year-old Sussex 5k record
Brighton Phoenix’s Almi Nerurkar set a new Sussex 5k record of 15:35 on the roads of Barcelona on the final day of 2025. The performance eclipsed the long-standing mark set in 1994 by Brighton & Hove AC Olympian Sonia McGeorge, improving the record by 12 seconds. Almi’s run caps an excellent year for distance running […]
Christmas Message from the President: The County Needs Your Support
As the year comes to a close, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who keeps athletics going across Sussex. Our coaches, officials, team managers, helpers, and volunteers generously and consistently give their time, often behind the scenes. The sport simply could not function without you. This year has once again […]
Brighton and Hove Athletic Club Boxing Day Races
Brighton and Hove Athletic Club invites runners and walkers to Preston Park, Brighton, for its annual Boxing Day Races, named in honour of Sussex double Olympian Chris Carter. Now in its 94th year, the event raises funds for a local charity. This year it is Whoopsadaisy, which supports children with a wide range […]
Clubhouse renamed in honour of Sussex AA legend Reg Hook
Brighton and Hove Athletic Club has honoured the late Reg Hook by renaming its clubhouse in his memory, recognising a man whose influence shaped both the club and athletics across the county and beyond. The official dedication will take place later, but Reg’s name is already proudly displayed at the club’s base at Withdean […]
Sussex AA Round-Up
Worthing and District Harriers’ Gavin Stephens (V45) became a double European Masters champion in Madeira, winning both the 200m and 400m titles. First up was the 400m. Having qualified fastest in every round, Gavin romped to victory in the final, winning in 50.89 seconds. Four days later, he again led the qualifying heats in […]