Athletics

Kidlington heptathlete Jade O’Dowda at the UK Athletics Championships in Manchester

Kidlington heptathlete aiming for improvements to make World Championships

Jack Lindsay (left) won his event at the National Primary and Year 7 Cross Country Finals. Picture courtesy of Mike McSharry Images

Talented youngster wins race at national competition

Ben Claridge celebrates with his silver medal. Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

Abingdon runner takes silver medal at UK Championships

Jade O'Dowda in action during the high jump in the heptathlon, at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: Martin Rickett/ PA Wire

Jade O’Dowda finishes seventh in heptathlon at European Championships

Jade O'Dowda achieved a personal best in the high jump Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Jade O'Dowda achieves personal best at European Championships

Eloise Hind (right) pulled out of the heptathlon in Colombia Picture: British Athletics via Getty Images

Oxford City star pulls out of World Championships through illness

Jade O'Dowda after winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Jade O'Dowda takes bronze at Commonwealth Games

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Jade O’Dowda takes on the high jump at the Commonwealth Games Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Jade O'Dowda in the mix for a medal at Commonwealth Games

Eloise Hind (right) competes at the World Under 20 Championships today Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

Oxford City youngster in action at World Under 20 Championships today

Jade O'Dowda gets under way at the Commonwealth Games today

Jade O'Dowda makes Commonwealth Games debut today

Nathan Douglas competed at three Commonwealth Games Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Nathan Douglas upfront about difficult Commonwealth Games question

Former Oxford City AC youngster Jade O’Dowda will represent Team England at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which starts today

Jade O'Dowda determined to enjoy debut on the big stage

Eloise Hind will represent Great Britain at the Under 20 World Championships Picture: Ian Marriott

Oxford City heptathlete will head to Colombia for World Championships

File photo of Eloise Hind (right), of Oxford City AC. Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

Personal best for top talent at national championships

Eloise Hind (right) of Oxford City AC. Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

Top talent aiming to seal World Championships spot

Eloise Hind (centre) achieved a personal best and a season's best in Germany Picture: Ian Marriott

Oxford City teenager stars for Great Britain in Germany

Nathan Douglas finished fifth at the British Championships Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

'Emotional' Nathan Douglas reflects on final competition

Nathan Douglas finished his career at the British Championships. Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

Nathan Douglas finishes fifth as career draws to close + results round-up

Nathan Douglas is set to retire. Picture: Martin Rickett/ PA Wire

Retiring Nathan Douglas aiming for final medal of illustrious career

Great Britain's Nathan Douglas in the men's triple jump during day three of the Muller British Athletics Championships at Manchester Regional Arena. Picture date: Sunday June 27, 2021..

Nathan Douglas: Grandmother’s death contributed to retirement call

Jade O’Dowda is set to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games next month

Former Oxford City heptathlete set to compete at Commonwealth Games

Eloise Hind has been selected for the Mannheim International tournament Picture: Ian Marriott

Oxford City AC star gets GB call + Bicester veteran's five-medal haul

Nathan Douglas will retire after this month's British Championships Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Nathan Douglas to retire after this month's British Championships

David Kuester was encouraged by his performance at the Midland Masters

Bicester athlete left feeling bittersweet about performance at Midland Masters

Eloise Hind (centre) at English Schools. Picture: Ian Marriott

Rising star’s joy at representing GB for first time

Eloise Hind (centre) at English Schools. Picture: Ian Marriott

Rising star in GB high jump team this weekend

David Kuester finished second at Horspath Sports Ground

Bicester stalwart shakes off injury worries to claim impressive silver

Ben Claridge finished fourth in the 800m Picture: Getty Images for British Athletics

Strong showing from Oxfordshire athletes at UK Indoor Championships

Nathan Douglas has announced he will retire at the end of 2022 Picture: British Athletics

Nathan Douglas discusses retirement and his pride at wearing Oxford City AC vest

Eloise Hind at English Schools Picture: Ian Marriott

Oxford City youngster within touching distance of British record

Iona Irvine and Eloise Hind (right) Picture: Ian Marriott

Oxford City teenager third in UK all-time list thanks to heptathlon club record

Zoe Pollock Picture: Stuart Weir

Zoe Pollock eases into European Championships semi-final

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Zoe Pollock will compete at the European Under 23 Championships in Estonia next weekend Picture: Stuart Weir

Zoe Pollock and Jade O'Dowda picked for European Under 23 Championships

Nathan Douglas claimed triple-jump silver at the British Athletics Championships in Manchester Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Nathan Douglas falls short of Olympic mark + British Championships round-up

Nathan Douglas competes in tomorrow’s British Athletics Championships triple-jump final as he targets a spot at a third Olympic Games Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

"I know what I need to do" - Nathan Douglas aiming to reach third Olympics

Alice Hopkins (left) was in action at the South of England Athletic Association championships Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Oxford City athletes complete final events before British Championships

Stocker in 2018. Picture: Chris Mills

Oxfordshire runner wins non-stop 81-hour event

Nathan Douglas competing in June 2018. Picture: Martin Rickett/ PA Wire

Nathan Douglas on ‘frustrating’ sixth place at championships

Alice Hopkins won the long jump at the Loughborough International Picture: Olly Harrison

Alice Hopkins leads the way for Oxford City AC in Loughborough

Nathan Douglas Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Nathan Douglas continues build-up to big summer

Oxfordshire's most iconic sporting stars - Do you know them all?

5 sporting legends you might not know are from Oxfordshire

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Nathan Douglas after winning triple jump gold at the 2020 British Championships Picture: British Athletics

Nathan Douglas and Gemma Bridge win gold at British Championships

Nathan Douglas competes at the British Championships today Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Nathan Douglas aiming for triple-jump gold at British Championships

Nathan Douglas is expecting to be back in action tomorrow Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Nathan Douglas hopes return to action is first step towards Tokyo Olympics

Alice Hopkins at last year’s British Championships Picture: Olly Harrison

ATHLETICS: Alice Hopkins reveals struggle to cope with lockdown routine

Nathan Douglas competing at the British Championships in 2018. The triple jumper is still hoping the event will stay on the calendar this year Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

ATHLETICS: British Championships give Nathan Douglas hope of competing in 2020

Nicola Bishop during her garden marathon

ATHLETICS: Seasickness and sore ankles – Nicola Bishop runs 'London' marathon in the garden

A typical turnout in the Parks before restrictions came in last month Picture: Paul Grimsdale

ATHLETICS: Virtual handicap helps keep runners connected

Nathan Douglas in action at the European Athletics Championships in 2018 Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner

Olympic delay could see athletes write off 2020, says Nathan Douglas

Woodstock Harrier James Bolton finished second at the Banbury 15 Picture: Barry Cornelius

ATHLETICS: Woodstock's James Bolton edged out in bid to retain Banbury 15 crown

Some of the runners at the Banbury 15 Picture: Barry Cornelius

ATHLETICS: Submitted club results from Banbury 15 + more

Witney Road Runners Sam Upton and Tegs Jones at the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships Picture: Trevor Jennings

ATHLETICS: Bicester's Kuester stars at UK Masters + submitted club results

Sophie Lloyd on her way to finishing second at round five of the 2019/20 Oxford Mail Cross Country League, which saw her claim the overall title Picture: Barry Cornelius

ATHLETICS: Lloyd edges out rivals to take Oxford Mail Cross Country League crown

From left: Simon Byrne, Ben Cole, Jack Shayler and Alex Miell-Ingram at round five of the 2019/20 Oxford Mail Cross Country League Picture: Barry Cornelius

ATHLETICS: Oxford Mail Cross Country League standings + submitted club results