This weekend, Britain’s elite athletes will gather in Birmingham to compete at the UK Athletics Championships, aiming for a top-two finish to secure their place at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo. The event is a crucial step in the selection process, requiring athletes to also meet the World Athletics entry standards.
Idman.biz, citing BBC, reports that Olympic medalists such as Josh Kerr, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and Georgia Hunter Bell will take part, though all have already secured their spots through previous achievements last summer. However, Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson is notably absent as she recovers from injury, racing against time to prove her fitness ahead of the championships set for September 13-21.
Fans can watch live coverage of the UK Athletics Championships on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, and the BBC Sport website and app throughout Saturday and Sunday. The event promises thrilling performances as athletes strive to represent Britain on the global stage.
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