Athletics

Josh Kerr will be hoping for more success later this month

World record holder Josh Kerr eyeing up more silverware

Junior members of Musselburgh & District Athletic Club had reason to celebrate recently

Junior members of Musselburgh & District Athletic Club had reason to celebrate recently

Athletes’ efforts pay off as they reach the First Division

The seniors at Musselburgh & District Athletic Club

The seniors at Musselburgh & District Athletic Club

Musselburgh athletic club creates first development officer role to boost inclusion

Beth Riva and Caroline Brown are among those representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games

Beth Riva and Caroline Brown are among those representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games

East Lothian athletes flying the flag for Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Ross High School athlete Jake Salter Wood is now a record-breaker

Ross High School athlete Jake Salter Wood is now a record-breaker

School athletics record finally broken after more than half a century

More than 100 people took part in the Traprain Law Race. Image: Richard Taylor

More than 100 people took part in the Traprain Law Race. Image: Richard Taylor

Runners make a splash as they take on Traprain Law Race

Sandy Wallace picked up a silver medal at the London Marathon

Sandy Wallace picked up a silver medal at the London Marathon

London Marathon

Grandfather targeting marathon number 50 after silver medal in London

Roisin Odea and Calum Phillip were celebrating success at the Edinburgh to North Berwick race

Roisin Odea and Calum Phillip were celebrating success at the Edinburgh to North Berwick race

More than 180 runners complete historic Edinburgh to North Berwick race

The facility at Hallhill Sports Centre has been in place for three years

The facility at Hallhill Sports Centre has been in place for three years

Athletics club launches bid for strength and conditioning facility to stay

Emily Atkinson in her Team Scotland vest. Image: Neil Renton

Emily Atkinson in her Team Scotland vest. Image: Neil Renton

Runner selected for Team GB at Junior European Orienteering Cup

Great Britain's Josh Kerr (left) has enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire..

Great Britain's Josh Kerr (left) has enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire..

Josh Kerr banished ‘demons’ in memorable 3,000m victory

Run For Her was launched in Dunbar last month with its first official running event Image: Contributed

Run For Her was launched in Dunbar last month with its first official running event Image: Contributed

Running initiative for women proves a great success

Musselburgh & District AC coach Tony Segall has been shortlisted for a top national award

Musselburgh & District AC coach Tony Segall has been shortlisted for a top national award

Hardworking coach in the running for prestigious award

Innes Wright, wearing 336, in action during the 1,500m. Image: Bobby Gavin

Innes Wright, wearing 336, in action during the 1,500m. Image: Bobby Gavin

Record-breaking performances helps teenager to gold

The Oldhamstocks Hill Race proved a popular event for runners last the weekend. Image: Alan Wilson

The Oldhamstocks Hill Race proved a popular event for runners last the weekend. Image: Alan Wilson

Pictures: Impressive turnout for Oldhamstocks Hill Race

Athletes will be heading to Oldhamstocks this weekend. Image: Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Athletes will be heading to Oldhamstocks this weekend. Image: Copyright Jennifer Petrie and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Entries for village’s annual hill race are open

Dunbar Grammar School pupils and the Sporting Memories group

Dunbar Grammar School pupils and the Sporting Memories group

Young and old build new friendships at activity day

Imogen Turner and Freya Brown have enjoyed success

Imogen Turner and Freya Brown have enjoyed success

Medals galore at Scottish Schools Athletics Championships

From left: Rachel Caves, Cerys Wright, April Macaulay, Freya Brown, Imogen Turner and Holly Simpson helped Scotland to finish on the podium in London. Image: Neil Renton

From left: Rachel Caves, Cerys Wright, April Macaulay, Freya Brown, Imogen Turner and Holly Simpson helped Scotland to finish on the podium in London. Image: Neil Renton

County trio help Scotland secure bronze medal at London Marathon

Pupils running in the Belhaven Cross-Country Championships by Belhaven Bay

Pupils running in the Belhaven Cross-Country Championships by Belhaven Bay

Belhaven’s cross-country championships see hundreds take part

James Mayers and Suzanne Beattie have enjoyed athletics success

James Mayers and Suzanne Beattie have enjoyed athletics success

Success in cross-country series for Musselburgh athletes

The North Berwick Novice Triathlon will begin at North Berwick Sports Centre on May 18

The North Berwick Novice Triathlon will begin at North Berwick Sports Centre on May 18

Details revealed for 2025 edition of North Berwick Novice Triathlon

Musselburgh and District Athletics Club was well represented at the cross country event in Falkirk

Musselburgh and District Athletics Club was well represented at the cross country event in Falkirk

Strong Musselburgh contingent performs well at cross country championships

Innes Wright performed well in the men's under-20 National Cross Country Championships

Innes Wright performed well in the men's under-20 National Cross Country Championships

Success on and off the track for East Lothian athletes

Freya Brown (wearing 130) and Cerys Wright performed well during the event in Leeds. Image: Neil Renton

Freya Brown (wearing 130) and Cerys Wright performed well during the event in Leeds. Image: Neil Renton

Medal success for Scottish athletes at international event

Cerys Wright, left, and Freya Brown, centre, dominated the S3/4 girls' race in Dunfermline

Cerys Wright, left, and Freya Brown, centre, dominated the S3/4 girls' race in Dunfermline

North Berwick runners’ brilliant displays in Dunfermline

Imogen Turner, Morven Kenny and Heidi Nicholson represented Team East Lothian on the track

Imogen Turner, Morven Kenny and Heidi Nicholson represented Team East Lothian on the track

Medals won and personal bests tumble on athletics track

The fundraiser at The Harbour Chapel offers a chance to meet Maria Lyle (image: British Athletics)

The fundraiser at The Harbour Chapel offers a chance to meet Maria Lyle (image: British Athletics)

Charity marking milestone birthday with special fundraiser

Branna Kenny reached the final of the 70m hurdles

Branna Kenny reached the final of the 70m hurdles

Duo crowned national champions at Grangemouth event

Corey Campbell is targeting a place at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships later this summer. Picture: Bobby Gavin/thatonemoment.co.uk.

Corey Campbell is targeting a place at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships later this summer. Picture: Bobby Gavin/thatonemoment.co.uk.

Athlete aiming for the very top after breaking national record

Maria Lyle has called time on her athletics career after winning 23 medals at major tournaments. Image: British Athletics

Maria Lyle has called time on her athletics career after winning 23 medals at major tournaments. Image: British Athletics

Retiring sprinting star Maria Lyle leaving ‘on my own terms’

Aidan Page (wearing 725) finished strongly to return home with a silver medal. Image: Mile3legs photography

Aidan Page (wearing 725) finished strongly to return home with a silver medal. Image: Mile3legs photography

Medal success for county athletes at national event

Adam Hoole represented Scotland at the event in Loughborough. Image: Bobby Gavin

Adam Hoole represented Scotland at the event in Loughborough. Image: Bobby Gavin

Team East Lothian strike gold with impressive performances on track

Cerys Brown (front) was also on the podium in Grangemouth. Image: Simon Wootton

Cerys Brown (front) was also on the podium in Grangemouth. Image: Simon Wootton

Athletes clinch gold medals on busy weekend on the track

Imogen Turner took gold in Falkirk

Imogen Turner took gold in Falkirk

Turner leads from the front to take cross-country gold

Branna Kenny reached the final of the 60m hurdles. Image: Bobby Gavin

Branna Kenny reached the final of the 60m hurdles. Image: Bobby Gavin

Trio's impressive performances at National Indoor Championships

Howie Allison (black vest) battles for the lead in the under-15 boys' race. Image: Bobby Gavin

Howie Allison (black vest) battles for the lead in the under-15 boys' race. Image: Bobby Gavin

Outstanding young runners come back home with medals

Under 13 girls, Ava Rose Curtis, Morven Kenny, Tessa Russell and Imogen Turner.

Under 13 girls, Ava Rose Curtis, Morven Kenny, Tessa Russell and Imogen Turner.

County runners in impressive form at cross country event

Sandy Wallace has vowed to keep on running after reaching a major milestone

Sandy Wallace has vowed to keep on running after reaching a major milestone

Sandy, 73, crosses the finish line of his 1,000th race

Corey Campbell powered to a record-breaking performance at the University of Stirling. Picture: Bobby Gavin/thatonemoment.co.uk

Corey Campbell powered to a record-breaking performance at the University of Stirling. Picture: Bobby Gavin/thatonemoment.co.uk

Corey Campbell ready to pull on Scotland vest for international event

The New Year Sprint will not take place at Musselburgh Racecourse. Pictured is the winner from the beginning of this year Scott Tindle

The New Year Sprint will not take place at Musselburgh Racecourse. Pictured is the winner from the beginning of this year Scott Tindle

Musselburgh Racecourse not the venue for New Year Sprint

The under-15 boys' team returned home from Aberdeen with a silver medal

The under-15 boys' team returned home from Aberdeen with a silver medal

Sub-zero temperatures no problem for county runners

Olivia Robbins, Imogen Turner and Cerys Wright were celebrating relay gold

Olivia Robbins, Imogen Turner and Cerys Wright were celebrating relay gold

Athletes make light of the wet weather to shine at two events

Maria Lyle has thanked everyone around her for their continued support. Image: British Athletics

Maria Lyle has thanked everyone around her for their continued support. Image: British Athletics

World class Maria receives funding boost ahead of important year

Howie Allison (purple) crosses the line to qualify from the under-15 1,500m heats. Image: Bobby Gavin

Howie Allison (purple) crosses the line to qualify from the under-15 1,500m heats. Image: Bobby Gavin

Impressive showing by county youngsters on athletics track

Josh Kerr celebrates gold at the World Championships in Hungary. Image: Martin Rickett/PA

Josh Kerr celebrates gold at the World Championships in Hungary. Image: Martin Rickett/PA

World Championship gold for son of Haddington couple

Maria Lyle has thanked everyone around her for their continued support. Image: British Athletics

Maria Lyle has thanked everyone around her for their continued support. Image: British Athletics

Maria Lyle in the running for athletics award

Heidi Dawson, Corey Campbell (image: Bobby Gavin) and Stefan Krawiec are heading to Trinidad and Tobago

Heidi Dawson, Corey Campbell (image: Bobby Gavin) and Stefan Krawiec are heading to Trinidad and Tobago

Quartet set for Commonwealth Youth Games

Maria Lyle has thanked everyone around her for their continued support. Image: British Athletics

Maria Lyle has thanked everyone around her for their continued support. Image: British Athletics

Double-medallist Maria Lyle thanks friends and family for support

Maria Lyle, pictured at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, has won a second bronze medal

Maria Lyle, pictured at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, has won a second bronze medal

Maria Lyle secures second bronze medal in 100m

Maria Lyle won gold at the previous event in Dubai

Maria Lyle won gold at the previous event in Dubai

Maria Lyle begins her defence of 100m crown in Paris

North Berwick Law Race is returning this summer

North Berwick Law Race is returning this summer

North Berwick Law race on track to success once again

Maria Lyle, pictured at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2019, took bronze at this year's event

Maria Lyle, pictured at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2019, took bronze at this year's event

Bronze for Maria Lyle at World Para Athletics Championships

Maria Lyle is aiming to retain her 200m title at the World Para Athletics Championships this evening. Picture: Luc Percival/World Para Athletics.

Maria Lyle is aiming to retain her 200m title at the World Para Athletics Championships this evening. Picture: Luc Percival/World Para Athletics.

Maria Lyle through to final at World Para Athletics Championships