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Joe Appiah awarded MBE

Joe Appiah, the world and European sprint hurdles masters champion who has recently moved into…

CHANGES TO WMA COMPETITION AND TECHNICAL RULES

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XXII South American Masters Athletics Championship – Chile 2025

A total of 42 athletes representing the USA traveled to Santiago, Chile  to compete in this…

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30-Day (no equipment) General Training Program for the Over 60’s

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Abstract Proper dietary intake is important for masters athletes because of the physiological changes that…

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The prowess and success of the Masters Athlete is absolutely on the rise. With a…

30-Day (no equipment) General Training Program for the Over 60’s

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Joe Appiah awarded MBE

Joe Appiah, the world and European sprint hurdles masters champion who has recently moved into the M55 age group, was also given an MBE for services to sport. As well…

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CHANGES TO WMA COMPETITION AND TECHNICAL RULES

World Masters Athletics in Association with World Athletics EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2026 Following the member consultation process set forth in Section 46 of the WMA Constitution and in accordance with…

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