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Welsh Athletics Hall of Fame athlete Ron Jones, one of the greats of our sport and Welsh 100m sprint record-holder for almost 22 years, has published his autobiography which offers a unique insight i...

As we approach the new outdoor track and field season in Wales, it’s worth recalling that 60 years ago Welsh sprinters were the best in Britain! In 1963, Ron Jones and Berwyn Jones topped the UK 1...

A tribute by Clive Williams The athletics fraternity in Wales and indeed further afield will be sad to learn of the death of former Welsh champion and record holder Jean Whitehead (née Docker) on 28t...

Welsh Athletics are very saddened to share the news that Hugh Aggleton has passed away peacefully a few years after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. Hugh ran for Fell & Mountain running...

The late Nick Williams Update - "The Funeral of former Welsh international sprinter Nick Williams will take place on Tuesday 10th May at 2.30 at Llandaff Cathedral." Clive Williams traces his athletic...

The sport in Wales is very sad to learn of the death of Welsh international race walker Bill Wright who has died at the age of 81. Here is a tribute from fellow Welsh international Dave Ainsworth: Bil...

The family of athletics In Wales are saddened to hear the news of Mary’s passing after a long illness bravely borne.  We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to Sally, David and family. Mary ...

This weekend at our Annual Awards Dinner we were delighted to welcome five new members to our prestigious Hall of Fame! Along with 32 others, these sporting greats have brought honour and distinction...

Photo: Roger (centre) with Russell Godwin, Chair of the North Wales Cross Country League, and Bernie Jones, Secretary ROGER HARRISON JONES On Saturday 5th February 2022, Roger Harrison Jones was prese...

Welsh Athletics has recently heard the sad news of Vivienne's passing and wish to offer our most sincere condolences to her daughters Rhianwen and Cerys,her sister Venissa and her brother Alvin. V...

From Bernie Jones, North Wales Cross Country League: GEORGE TUDOR "It is with great sadness that our Referee for many, many years, George Tudor, sadly passed away in the early hours of 24th December. ...

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death today, December 30th, of one of the all-time greats of Welsh athletics, Ron Jones at the age of 87. He captained Britain’s Olympic team in ...

Welsh Atletics has recently heard the sad news of the passing of Ron Freeman. Ron was one of a small band of technical officials from England who regularly supported     Track & Field competitions ...

Picture caption: Former Welsh Javelin record holder Jackie Zaslona, Gill Regan and Gwyn Williams. The Welsh athletics fraternity will be sad to learn of the death of former Welsh long jump record hol...

The following were recommended for the 2021 Service Awards and subsequently approved at the AGM held on 23rd October. Congratulations and Thank You to all of the award winners for their dedication and...

It is with much sadness that we report the death on 26th November, of former Welsh 100 and 200 champion Terry Davies of Carmarthen Harriers. He took part in both the 1966 and 1970 Commonwealth Games....

Welsh Athletics were sad to hear of the passing of WILLIAM GEORGE PRYCE Obituary provided by Board member, Benrie Plain: Bill passed away at home on July 26th, aged 84. Beloved husband of Sylvia, Bil...

The first of the Welsh Schools’ national track and field championships – for boys only – was held in June 1947, at Taff Vale Park in Pontypridd and, with the exception of 1984, they had been hel...

It is with great sadness that we report that Ian Dixon has died. From the mid-90s to 2017, he was a familiar figure at major athletics events in Wales - outdoor at track & field, cross-country and roa...