🏆 Athletics

🏆 Athletics



⚽ About Athletics

Athletics in London spans world-class track & field, road racing, indoor meets, and elite international championships.
The city is home to some of the UK’s most important venues — including the London Stadium, Lee Valley Athletics Centre, and Crystal Palace National Sports Centre — hosting everything from grassroots club meets to global events featuring Olympic and World Championship athletes.
London’s athletics calendar includes Diamond League meetings, national championships, para-athletics events, university competitions, and one of the world’s most iconic mass-participation races: the London Marathon.
Whether it’s sprints, jumps, throws, endurance events, or multi-discipline competitions, London remains a powerhouse for British and international athletics.

🔁 Related Competitions

Diamond League London
World Athletics Championships
British Athletics Championships
London Marathon
Indoor Grand Prix

🧾 Athletics Records – Top 5

Fastest 100m at London Stadium: Usain Bolt – 9.87 (2015)
Highest London Marathon Finish Time (Men): Eliud Kipchoge – course record 2:02:37
Highest London Marathon Finish Time (Women): Paula Radcliffe – 2:15:25 (world record at the time)
Largest Athletics Attendance: 60,000+ during 2017 World Championships
Historic Moment: Mo Farah’s double gold (5,000m & 10,000m) at London 2012

Last updated: June 30, 2025