by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 5, 2025 | Community, Top Story
Whether it’s shaping future Olympians or having them keep him alive in surgery, athletics coach John Powell MBE proves that real coaching doesn’t stop at the finish line. John Powell MBE was an athletics sprint coach for over 45 years, travelling to international...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Jun 4, 2025 | Groundwork
On your marks, get set, GO! You see the runners cross the finish line, but what goes into setting up the London Marathon? Sidelines speak to the route manager to learn more. Sophie Blackett has been the route manager of the London Marathon for three years, as well as...
by Cerys Jones | Jun 2, 2025 | Innovation, Technology
It started with horses running through a thread; now it’s a high-drama highlight of athletics events. Sidelines tracks the history of the photo finish and speaks to someone who knows what it’s like to be the first person to know the winner… The men’s...
by Amelia Cox | Apr 17, 2025 | Innovation, Kit & Equipment Design
Usain Bolt is the fastest human, but a cheetah can outrun him by nearly three times his top speed. Nature is powerful and its brilliance is inspiring designers to create performance-enhancing technology and Sidelines is diving into the details. ...
by James Morgan-Wynne | Apr 17, 2025 | Performance
Attached by a 10cm cord, how do visually impaired runners and their guides stay in sync and reach the finish line? With record-breaking athletes, Sidelines brings you an exclusive insight into guide running. Great Britain’s 100 metre blind sprint record...
