Competition
Maurice Herriott, 1964 Olympic steeplechase
Maurice Herriott, 1964 Olympic steeplechase silver medalist and eight-time AAA champion, died at age 86, Athletics Weekly reported on August 26, 2026.
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Marks & records
Chase Jackson sets 21.02m North American
Chase Jackson broke the 32-year-old North American shot put record with a throw of 21.02m in Berlin, becoming the season's second woman over 21 metres.