Welcome to The Master Athlete — the home of track and field for the over-35s. Here, age isn’t a limitation — it’s your advantage. From sprints to throws, jumps to distance events, we celebrate the power, precision, and passion of master athletes around the world. 

Discover rankings, results, training insights, and community stories that redefine what performance looks like beyond the finish line. This is where experience meets speed — and the track (and field) tells every story.

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World Masters Athletics Marathon Championship 2026 Zagreb

Masters marathon runners will once again have the opportunity to compete against the best athletes from around the…

Joe Appiah awarded MBE

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

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World Masters Athletics in Association with World Athletics EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2026 Following the member…

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

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CHANGES TO WMA COMPETITION AND TECHNICAL RULES

EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2026 Following the member consultation process set forth in Section 46 of the WMA Constitution and in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of the WMA…

By The Master Athlete 12 Min Read

World Masters Athletics Marathon Championship 2026 Zagreb

Masters marathon runners will once again have the opportunity to compete against the best athletes from around the world in their respective age groups. World Masters Athletics (WMA) is pleased to announce that…

By The Master Athlete 3 Min Read

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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