Athletics

Jimmy Lund cycling away from the pack in Rome earlier this month.

13th not unlucky for Lund as Keighley triathlete shines on world stage in Rome

Jimmy Lund was almost top of the class in an excellent performance at Mallory Park last month.

Jimmy Lund was almost top of the class in an excellent performance at Mallory Park last month.

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Brilliant British return gives Lund hope for Rome and Commonwealth Games

Guillaume Junior Atangana (right) and his guide Donard Ndim Nyamjua in action at Paris 2024

Guillaume Junior Atangana (right) and his guide Donard Ndim Nyamjua in action at Paris 2024

Paris Paralympics 2024

Bradford district Paralympian celebrates historic achievement after winning medal

Guillaume Junior Atangana will compete at this summer's Paralympic Games in Paris.

Guillaume Junior Atangana will compete at this summer's Paralympic Games in Paris.

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Bradford man qualifies for this summer's Paralympic Games

With good reason, tears were shed after the incredible Ian Rose won the Special Recognition award.

With good reason, tears were shed after the incredible Ian Rose won the Special Recognition award.

NATH'S NATTERS: Inspiring Bradford Sports Awards enough to lift anyone's mood

Emile Cairess in action at the London Marathon today

Emile Cairess in action at the London Marathon today

London Marathon 2024

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Joy as Bradford runner finishes on London Marathon podium

Jimmy Lund in cycling action out in Spain earlier this year.

Jimmy Lund in cycling action out in Spain earlier this year.

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Olympic hopes alive for Keighley triathlete as he makes World Cup debut

Jimmy Lund is off to Rome next month.

Jimmy Lund is off to Rome next month.

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Keighley triathlete off to Rome for World Cup after British success

Nathan Lawson poses with his malt loaves after a comprehensive victory at the Stanbury Splash fell race. Picture: Dave Woodhead/WoodenTops.

Nathan Lawson poses with his malt loaves after a comprehensive victory at the Stanbury Splash fell race. Picture: Dave Woodhead/WoodenTops.

Bradford runner Lawson makes mark in famous Stanbury Splash fell race with superb win

The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC (PA)

The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC (PA)

Met Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking incident

Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”. (PA)

Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”. (PA)

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Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

Chris, left, and Harry flexing after the finish

Chris, left, and Harry flexing after the finish

Gym coaches return 'super proud' from Las Vegas HYROX Championships

The runners set off at the start. Picture Woodentops.org.uk

The runners set off at the start. Picture Woodentops.org.uk

Yorkshire Dales National Park

PICTURE GALLERY: Brennan Townshend and Sarah McCormack take the honours in Three Peaks 'marathon with mountains'

Eldwick Primary School's successful cross country runners.

Eldwick Primary School's successful cross country runners.

Eldwick boys and girls enjoy double cross-country triumph in Keighley league

Chris celebrates his 50th Rhino marathon with a special rhino cake

Chris celebrates his 50th Rhino marathon with a special rhino cake

'Rhino Boy' Chris completes his 50th marathon - and tops more than £14,000 to help save the rhino

Rhino Boy Chris, completes a recent marathon

Rhino Boy Chris, completes a recent marathon

'Rhino Boy' Chris to take on his 50th - and 51st - marathon this weekend

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

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Guiseley's veteran sprinter wins prestigious European award

Hardy runners battled wet conditions in the Bradford City Runs on Sunday morning. Picture: David Enyori

Hardy runners battled wet conditions in the Bradford City Runs on Sunday morning. Picture: David Enyori

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PICTURE GALLERY: Brave souls in Bradford City Runs battle wet and windy conditions

Runners set off at the Bradford City Runs in November 2019

Runners set off at the Bradford City Runs in November 2019

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Bradford City Runs is 'back on the calendar' after Covid cancelled last year's event

Walkers on the summit of Whernside

Walkers on the summit of Whernside

Runners gearing up for this weekend's 'marathon with mountains' in the Dales

Chris Green broke the record for fastest marathon dressed as a mammal (male) - Rhinoceros

Chris Green broke the record for fastest marathon dressed as a mammal (male) - Rhinoceros

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Rhino Boy Chris wins himself a place in the Guinness World Records

Lizzie Deignan, centre, will be cheered on by friends at Queensbury Queens on Sunday

Lizzie Deignan, centre, will be cheered on by friends at Queensbury Queens on Sunday

Good luck messages for Deignan and Brownlee as Tokyo Olympics get underway

Lizzie Deignan, Jonny Brownlee, and Lois Toulson will all be competing for Team GB in the next couple of weeks

Lizzie Deignan, Jonny Brownlee, and Lois Toulson will all be competing for Team GB in the next couple of weeks

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Tokyo Olympics: When to watch Bradford's athletes competing in Games

Lizzie Deignan will be going for gold in the Women's Road Race at Tokyo 2020. Pic: PA

Lizzie Deignan will be going for gold in the Women's Road Race at Tokyo 2020. Pic: PA

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The three Bradford athletes going for glory at the Tokyo Olympic Games

Alistair Brownlee admits his chances of becoming a three-time Olympic champion are over

Alistair Brownlee admits his chances of becoming a three-time Olympic champion are over

Alistair Brownlee admits Olympic hopes are over after disqualification

Kate Archer was the second lady at the Baildon Boundary Way. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Kate Archer was the second lady at the Baildon Boundary Way. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Baildon mudbath does not deter hungry Harriers in final event pre lockdown

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have invested in HUUB Crowdcube campaign

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have invested in HUUB Crowdcube campaign

Brownlee brothers invest in triathlon firm HUUB

Jonny Brownlee has run regularly in the Chevin Chase, but this year the race has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Jonny Brownlee has run regularly in the Chevin Chase, but this year the race has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Boxing Day race Chevin Chase cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions

Action from the race on Sunday Picture: Dave Woodhead

Action from the race on Sunday Picture: Dave Woodhead

Buckley and Burns star as Haworth holds big off road marathon

Harriers beginners group

Harriers beginners group

See what the Harriers are doing to build on the increase in runners

IOC President Thomas Bach Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

IOC President Thomas Bach Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Tokyo Olympics dates put in place for next summer

Tom Van Rossum (left) and James Mangeolles training at Caroline's Lake, St Aiden's RSPB Reserve in Leeds Picture: Kenneth Barker - KD Photography

Tom Van Rossum (left) and James Mangeolles training at Caroline's Lake, St Aiden's RSPB Reserve in Leeds Picture: Kenneth Barker - KD Photography

Bradford training duo get to feel the heat at exotic world championships

Alex Thompson crosses the line to win at the U15 National Cross-Country Championships last year Picture: Dave Woodhead

Alex Thompson crosses the line to win at the U15 National Cross-Country Championships last year Picture: Dave Woodhead

Steeton unearths a star in teenage talent Thompson

Over 500 pupils from 46 primary schools competed in the Bradford Cross Country Finals Pics: Dave Woodhead

Over 500 pupils from 46 primary schools competed in the Bradford Cross Country Finals Pics: Dave Woodhead

Baildon Church dominate primary schools final

As well as earning silver in Portugal, Stuart Meikle claimed the gold medal at the British Paratriathlon Championships, held at Eton Dorney, last May

As well as earning silver in Portugal, Stuart Meikle claimed the gold medal at the British Paratriathlon Championships, held at Eton Dorney, last May

Meikle made up as he is named in 2020 Paratriathlon Talent Squad

Alistair Brownlee has confirmed he will compete in the Olympics this year Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Alistair Brownlee has confirmed he will compete in the Olympics this year Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Alistair Brownlee sets sights on Olympic hat-trick

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Bradford cyclo cross and running legend dies at age of 82

Action from this year's Chevin Chase, where participants even got into festive costume. Picture: Richard Leach

Action from this year's Chevin Chase, where participants even got into festive costume. Picture: Richard Leach

Chevin Chase sees crowds wipe away Christmas cobwebs

Bingley Harriers' runner Theo Clay won the the under-15s boys race at the Stoops Fell Race. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Bingley Harriers' runner Theo Clay won the the under-15s boys race at the Stoops Fell Race. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Wintery conditions give Stoops race a festive Christmas appeal

Alistair Brownlee in the Elite Men's race during the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Series Event in Leeds. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday June 9, 2019. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Alistair Brownlee in the Elite Men's race during the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Series Event in Leeds. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday June 9, 2019. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Alistair Brownlee to be put forward for IOC Athletes' Commission

BDSL members line up with their medals after competing at the York Open

BDSL members line up with their medals after competing at the York Open

Medals galore for Bradford Disability Sport & Leisure members at York

Keith McGhie, left

Keith McGhie, left

McGhie misses out on Euro finals gold

Stuart Meikle, right, on the podium after winning silver at the ITU Paratriathlon World Cup held in Magog, Canada. He lines up alongside Andrew Barbieri, of Brazil, who won bronze and gold medallist Maurits Morsink, of the Netherlands

Stuart Meikle, right, on the podium after winning silver at the ITU Paratriathlon World Cup held in Magog, Canada. He lines up alongside Andrew Barbieri, of Brazil, who won bronze and gold medallist Maurits Morsink, of the Netherlands

Meikle wants more after World Cup silver

Jimmy Lund from Keighley has been selected for his first senior ETU sprint European Cup triathlon race

Jimmy Lund from Keighley has been selected for his first senior ETU sprint European Cup triathlon race

Lund selected for his first senior European date

Ilkley decathlete Harry Maslen will compete for Great Britain the World University Games in Naples

Ilkley decathlete Harry Maslen will compete for Great Britain the World University Games in Naples

Ilkley decathlete to compete for Great Britain

Hebden's Victoria Wilkinson of Bingley Harriers set a record in winning the ladies race at Sedbergh Gala Fell Race. Picture: Jim Davis

Hebden's Victoria Wilkinson of Bingley Harriers set a record in winning the ladies race at Sedbergh Gala Fell Race. Picture: Jim Davis

BOFRA season opens as runners tackle the challenging Sedbergh race

Baildon Church School were among the honours at Temple Newsam, with their Year 6 girls claiming silver

Baildon Church School were among the honours at Temple Newsam, with their Year 6 girls claiming silver

Schools do Bradford proud in West Yorkshire cross country finals

Alex Thompson won the under-15 boys race at the National Cross Country Championships. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Alex Thompson won the under-15 boys race at the National Cross Country Championships. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Wharfedale Harrier Alex Thompson wins national championship title

Back (from left), Amelie Lane, Rebecca Flaherty, Eleanor Dawson. Front(from left), Elizabeth Gibbins, Phoebe Midgley, Martha Jackson

Back (from left), Amelie Lane, Rebecca Flaherty, Eleanor Dawson. Front(from left), Elizabeth Gibbins, Phoebe Midgley, Martha Jackson

Girls team accolade in city's sports awards a first for Bradford Grammar School

Sam Boatwright set a Wattbike world record last weekend and is planning more epic challenges

Sam Boatwright set a Wattbike world record last weekend and is planning more epic challenges

Five Nine Agency backing Boatwright's epic efforts

Action from the year six girls' race at the Bradford Schools Cross-Country Finals. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Action from the year six girls' race at the Bradford Schools Cross-Country Finals. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Schools brave cold weather to heat up cross-country test

Bingley Harriers' girl Martha Jackson won gold at the 2019 North of England Cross Country Championships. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Bingley Harriers' girl Martha Jackson won gold at the 2019 North of England Cross Country Championships. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Alex Thompson takes gold at North of England Championships

Wharfedale Harriers’ Robin Howie won this year's Stanbury Splash. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Wharfedale Harriers’ Robin Howie won this year's Stanbury Splash. Picture: Dave Woodhead

Stanbury Splash competitors get healthy dose of winter fell running reality