Not content with just one world record, Brighton and Hove’s Julia Machin added another world mark and a British record to her tally, at the inaugural London Masters International at Lee Valley. The former British high jump record holder smashed the W55 pentathlon world record with a score of 4752 points. Along the way, […]
Applications now open for the 2025 Arena 80 AC / Sussex AA Young Athlete Grant
Are you a promising athlete aged 14–18 facing financial challenges? You could be eligible for a grant of up to £250 to support your training, development, and progress in athletics. Since 2021, Arena 80 AC has pledged £500 each year, matched by Sussex AA. Together, we’ve already supported 20 young athletes across the county, […]
Ten medals for Sussex Schools at 100th ESAA Championships
Sussex athletes rose to the occasion at the 100th English Schools’ Championships in Birmingham, coming away with 10 medals, a county relay record, and 11 personal bests across a fiercely competitive and swelteringly hot weekend. In total, 24 athletes achieved National Standards and 10 reached English Schools Entry Standard – a great return on […]
Alice Amazes with another GOLD, 6 more medals for Sussex and many strong performances on Day 2 of English Schools Champs
2025 marked a very special edition of the English Schools’ Championships in Birmingham, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ‘Schools Olympics.’ Past champions were invited back for a special parade, and several Sussex gold medallists made the journey, including Richard Carter (5000m SB, 1982) and Pyers Lockwood (400mH IB, 2019). In 25 years’ time, […]
Silvers, Bronze, and a County Record for Sussex on Day 1 of English Schools Champs
Sussex athletes made a strong start at the 100th English Schools Athletics Association Championships in Birmingham, with a clutch of medals and several top-eight finishes. Brighton & Hove AC’s Jaiten Best claimed silver in the Inter Girls’ Triple Jump with an excellent 11.59m. Jaiten will now represent England at the Schools’ international next weekend. […]
Statement on Conduct at the Sussex U13 Track & Field Development League
At last week’s Sussex Under 13 Track & Field Development League meeting in Lewes, a parent approached a member of the organising team to express strong dissatisfaction with the competition. They voiced frustration at the number of athletes taking part across various events and questioned the value of including such a broad range of […]