Athletics

Matt James, the talented Cumbrian athlete who died by suicide last September, will be remembered in a charity hammer throw competition in Carlisle on Saturday

Our son Matt: a determined young champion - and the legacy of a life too brief

Freddie Strong on the pole vault

Freddie Strong on the pole vault

Young Cumbrian athletes win multiple golds at national championships

Simpson-Sullivan finished ninth in the hammer after being a late call-up to the England squad

Simpson-Sullivan finished ninth in the hammer after being a late call-up to the England squad

Athlete hopes to inspire more Cumbrians after Commonwealth Games display

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Cumbrian athlete earns top ten finish at Commonwealth Games

Simpson-Sullivan pictured in action in Monday's hammer qualifying

Simpson-Sullivan pictured in action in Monday's hammer qualifying

Commonwealth Games 2026

Cumbrian athlete reaches Commonwealth Games final

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Commonwealth Games

Cumbrian athlete earns late call-up to England Commonwealth Games team

Left to right: Alice Maddams, Joshua Reibbitt and Amy Johnstone were among the Cumbrian success stories at recent top athletics events

Left to right: Alice Maddams, Joshua Reibbitt and Amy Johnstone were among the Cumbrian success stories at recent top athletics events

Young Cumbrian athletes shine at northern championships

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Cumbrian athlete wins bronze at UK Athletics Championships

Ava Leadbetter, of Hensingham at the Loughbrough International event on Sunday.

Ava Leadbetter, of Hensingham at the Loughbrough International event on Sunday.

West Cumbrian reflects on her first race in England vest at Loughbrough International

Cumbrian shot put star set for international action in Germany

Border Harriers athletes led the way at the Keswick event

Border Harriers athletes led the way at the Keswick event

Border Harriers athletes enjoy success at annual Keswick race

The track upgrade benefited from funding from FCC Communities Foundation and the Landfill Communities Fund

The track upgrade benefited from funding from FCC Communities Foundation and the Landfill Communities Fund

'Huge boost' as Whitehaven athletics track upgrade completed

Peter Wayman in action on his way to victory at the national competition

Peter Wayman in action on his way to victory at the national competition

Cumbrian teenager wins national 5km running title

(Left to right) Freddie Strong, Jonah Causey, Alice Maddams and Tabitha Paul at the Gateshead event

(Left to right) Freddie Strong, Jonah Causey, Alice Maddams and Tabitha Paul at the Gateshead event

Young Cumbrian athletes shine at championships

Hammer star Tara Simpson-Sullivan threw 66.90m in Leigh to pass the English qualification mark to be considered for Commonwealth Games selection

Hammer star Tara Simpson-Sullivan threw 66.90m in Leigh to pass the English qualification mark to be considered for Commonwealth Games selection

Cumbrian athlete meets Commonwealth Games qualification mark

Freddie Strong, left, with his latest medal haul from the North of England indoor championships in Sheffield, where his achievements included high jump gold, right

Freddie Strong, left, with his latest medal haul from the North of England indoor championships in Sheffield, where his achievements included high jump gold, right

Impressive medal haul for teenage Cumbrian athlete

Cumbrian athlete makes history with half marathon run in USA

Cumbrian star named in GB's Paralympics 'World Class Programme'

Cumbrian athlete wins bronze medal at World Championships

World Para Athletics Championships

Cumbrian star captains British team as she targets World Championships glory

Tim Fuggle, Freddie Strong and Jonah Causey after leading Cumbria to a silver medal at the English Schools Combined Events Final in Essex

Tim Fuggle, Freddie Strong and Jonah Causey after leading Cumbria to a silver medal at the English Schools Combined Events Final in Essex

Keswick teenagers win silver for Cumbria at top athletics event

The annual hammer throw is in memory of Lesley Little, pictured with husband John

The annual hammer throw is in memory of Lesley Little, pictured with husband John

Athletics event to be held in memory of much-missed Lesley

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Teenage Cumbrian athlete wins silver at English Championships

Anna Nicholson, who won Paralympic bronze in Paris, will now go for World Championships glory in India this year

Anna Nicholson, who won Paralympic bronze in Paris, will now go for World Championships glory in India this year

Cumbrian Paralympic star named in squad for World Championships

Keswick's Freddie Strong

Keswick's Freddie Strong

Young Cumbrians win medals at athletics championships

Keswick athlete Freddie Strong

Keswick athlete Freddie Strong

Medal for Cumbrian teenager in national athletics championship

Amy Johnstone produced some super performances at the northern championships in 2024

Amy Johnstone produced some super performances at the northern championships in 2024

On this day: Triple medal success for young Cumbrian athlete

Freddie Strong won three medals at the northern under-13 and under-15 indoor championships, including gold at the high jump, top right, and long jump, bottom right

Freddie Strong won three medals at the northern under-13 and under-15 indoor championships, including gold at the high jump, top right, and long jump, bottom right

Freddie, 14, wins two gold medals at athletics championships

Ben Nutter, left, won the men's under-20 race while older brother Scott, right, came first in the senior race

Ben Nutter, left, won the men's under-20 race while older brother Scott, right, came first in the senior race

Brothers win gold medals at Cumbrian cross country championship

Anna Nicholson won bronze at the Paralympics in Paris

Anna Nicholson won bronze at the Paralympics in Paris

Paris Paralympics 2024

Cumbrian Paralympic medallist wins latest award

John Little, left, has coached hammer and discus across Cumbria for 40 years

John Little, left, has coached hammer and discus across Cumbria for 40 years

Recognition for legendary Cumbrian athletics coach

Anna Nicholson after receiving for bronze medal

Anna Nicholson after receiving for bronze medal

Paris Paralympics 2024

School 'absolutely thrilled' after ex-student wins Paralympic bronze

Lesley Little, who died last year, was a huge supporter of Cumbrian athletics

Lesley Little, who died last year, was a huge supporter of Cumbrian athletics

Athletes prepare to compete in Lesley's memory

Anna Nicholson with her bronze medal

Anna Nicholson with her bronze medal

Cumbrian star's delight at Paralympics bronze medal

Anna Nicholson's second throw in Thursday's final was enough to earn her a place on the podium

Anna Nicholson's second throw in Thursday's final was enough to earn her a place on the podium

Paris Paralympics 2024

Cumbrian athlete wins medal at Paralympics

Cumbrian athlete makes history with national gold medal

Amy Johnstone, left, and Joshua Reibbitt, right, produced impressive performances at the northern championship

Amy Johnstone, left, and Joshua Reibbitt, right, produced impressive performances at the northern championship

Gold medals won and records broken as teenage Cumbrian athletes shine

Carlisle United FC

Athlete partner of Carlisle United striker makes history at Olympics

Anna Nicholson will be competing in her second Paralympics

Anna Nicholson will be competing in her second Paralympics

Cumbrian selected by Great Britain for Paralympics in Paris

Joshua Reibbitt pictured after his latest victory in Wales

Joshua Reibbitt pictured after his latest victory in Wales

Teenage Carlisle hammer athlete is best in Britain

Joshua Reibbitt with his gold medal after victory in the under-17 hammer at the English Schools championships in Birmingham

Joshua Reibbitt with his gold medal after victory in the under-17 hammer at the English Schools championships in Birmingham

Cumbrian athlete becomes English schools champion

Action from the Cumbrian championships at the Sheepmount

Action from the Cumbrian championships at the Sheepmount

Records broken at Cumbrian athletics championships

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Cumbrian athlete wins eighth title and prestigious award in USA

Nick Miller, pictured after winning his second Commonwealth Games hammer gold at Birmingham in 2022

Nick Miller, pictured after winning his second Commonwealth Games hammer gold at Birmingham in 2022

Cumbrian athlete named in Britain's all-time top ten

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Cumbrian athlete hailed as all-time great by American university

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Cumbrian athlete wins latest gold medal in USA

Amy Johnstone produced some super performances at the northern championships

Amy Johnstone produced some super performances at the northern championships

Triple medal success for promising young Cumbrian athlete

Cumbrian star secures top ten finish in New York marathon

The competition at the Sheepmount was in memory of Lesley Little

The competition at the Sheepmount was in memory of Lesley Little

Charity hammer throw in memory of Lesley a big success

Cumbrian star claims top-ten finish in Chicago Marathon

The hammer competition at the Sheepmount will support the LiverNorth charity

The hammer competition at the Sheepmount will support the LiverNorth charity

Athletics competition in Carlisle to celebrate Lesley's memory

Border Harriers Athletic Club celebrate their title win

Border Harriers Athletic Club celebrate their title win

Border Harriers Athletic Club dominate league to bring title back to Cumbria

Joshua Reibbitt

Joshua Reibbitt

Young Cumbrian athletes enjoy success at major championships

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

Tara Simpson-Sullivan

The Cumbrian hammer star who's aiming big