AW Magazine

2 June 2022

DIGEST 8 Picture this – Jess Judd at Highgate 10 Latest news from the world of athletics 12 Why the sport needs to drive change 14 Some of May's standout performances 17 What does the future hold for London? 18 Verity Ockenden shares her Birmingham Diamond League experiences ASK THE ATHLETE 24 Former marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe answers your questions MY GREATEST RACE 26 Kirsty Wade remembers a teenage triumph which meant a great deal FACING THE FUTURE REACHING A TIPPING POINT? 28 Why this feels like a crucial juncture in what lies ahead for women's sport MORE BARRIERS THAN EVER 30 New AW columnist Katharine Merry on the issues facing female athletes THE GATHERING STORM 32 Hearing the athletes' views on the debate around transgender inclusion INCLUSION THROUGH FAIRNESS 36 Cathy Devine gives her views on the basis for future transgender regulations YOU HAVE TO BE THE CHANGE 40 Laura Turner-Alleyne on trying to alter attitudes towards female coaches BREAKING THE CYCLE 44 Viola Cheptoo (Lagat) and the fight to end gender-based violence in Kenya I’M HERE TO RUN 48 Eilish McColgan on finding success – and the courage to tackle the online haters