November 16th 2006 (61-46)

CONTENTS

6 News
Edinburgh hope to host the best-ever World Cross Country Championships after a successful bid on Tuesday

7 Emily Pidgeon struggling to regain her best form as she returns from altitude training

8 Once promising youngster returns to the sport in style

9 As Dwain Chambers seeks a career in American football, we look at other athletes who have taken the same route

10 Jenny Meadows hoping to build on excellent 2006

12 Fell row between FRA and UKA reaches agreement

15 Athletes of the Year
How to vote in our annual poll for your favourite athletes of 2006

16 Rhys Williams
Why the European 400m hurdles bronze medallist chose athletics over rugby

19 Comment
Stateside or not? International athlete Adam Sutton responds to Margo Jennings’ harsh words on US colleges

20 Competition review
Jack Buckner’s in-depth report into the state of the athletics calendar poses concerns

25 Rising Stars
Quickfire questions with Jessica Leach and a look at the rising standards of the British under-17 men

26 Rankings
British under-17 men’s lists for 2006

28 Chris Clarke
Interview with Milton Keynes’ rising 400m star

30 Products
Five signed copies of Liz Yelling’s book to be won

32 AW poster
The US 400m record-holder and IAAF Female Athlete of the Year, Sanya Richards

34 Letters
Neil Griffin gains readers’ sympathy after doping ban

35 Club focus
Poole AC’s secrets to success

36 All-time rankings
Men’s 400m hurdles and high jump

38 Coaching
Is your winter training becoming stale?

39 Walks news
Greats of the past remain positive despite lull

40 AW Basics
Make your next endurance running breakthrough

45 Results
Round-up of the top cross-country league action

54 What’s On
Includes preview of British Masters’ International

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