Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é alumni spectate at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é International Athletics competition

An athlete at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's International Athletics May 2025 jumping over a hurdle.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson. Photo: Alan Robertson

Over 80 alumni and guests enjoyed a day of athletics on Sunday 18 May at the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é campus.

An athlete taking part in the discus throw at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's International Athletics May 2025

Alumni accompanied hundreds of spectators at the LIA meet, which was held at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium. Several alumni athletes also competed in the events, continuing their legacy at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é. 

Professional athletes, including Katarina Johnson-Thompson who won heptathlon silver in Paris last summer, were in attendance alongside Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é sport scholars. Contributions from alumni allow athletes to engage in these events and progress within their athletic careers. 

A group six women athletes running around a track at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's International Athletics May 2025

International athletes Olivia Breen and Thomas Young also participated in the fixture, competing in the Women’s Para Long Jump and the Men’s Para 100m, respectively. 

The event was a fantastic opportunity to welcome alumni back to campus, allowing them to reminisce on their time studying at the University as well as networking with others. 

Read the full story on Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é International Athletics. 

If you’re interested in an alumni ticket for LIA 2026, the tickets will become available in February/ March time. Tickets sell fast, so we recommend booking quickly. 

Images courtesy of alumnus Alan Robertson, a keen spectator and photographer.