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1 Mar ‘19

LIVE RESULTS: Glasgow 2019

3 Mar ‘19

I’ll be back at Emirates on Wednesday: golden girl Muir

3 Mar ‘19

Sunday morning briefing: Tentoglou and Peleteiro leap into record books

3 Mar ‘19

Five to watch on Sunday at Glasgow 2019

2 Mar ‘19

Ingebrigtsen-inspired Norway conquer Europe on day two at Emirates Arena

2 Mar ‘19

O’Hare: I nearly gave up. But Glasgow makes it worthwhile

2 Mar ‘19

Saturday morning briefing: Swoboda, Spanovic and Stefanidi sizzle in heats

2 Mar ‘19

I want my gold back: Martinot-Lagarde on a mission at Glasgow 2019

2 Mar ‘19

Five to watch on Saturday at Glasgow 2019

2 Mar ‘19

KJT hails her glory day at Glasgow 2019

1 Mar ‘19

Muir’s magic lights up Glasgow 2019

1 Mar ‘19

Muir and Klosterhalfen set for unforgettable duel at Glasgow 2019

1 Mar ‘19

Friday morning briefing: KJT hits the heights

1 Mar ‘19

Five to watch on Friday at Glasgow 2019

28 Feb ‘19

Ingebrigtsens ready to launch gold grab in Glasgow

28 Feb ‘19

Transport Guide: How to get to Glasgow 2019

27 Feb ‘19

Your guide to the nine Scots set to star at Glasgow 2019

25 Feb ‘19

Venue Guide: Emirates Arena

24 Feb ‘19

Preview: Emirates Arena braced for thrilling Glasgow 2019 conclusion

23 Feb ‘19

Preview: Super Saturday in store at Glasgow 2019

22 Feb ‘19

Preview: Muir and Johnson-Thompson target golden opening day at Glasgow 2019

20 Feb ‘19

Clydeside Classics: 2016 Gymnastics World Cup

20 Feb ‘19

Emirates crowd all set to spur Scots on, says Maguire

19 Feb ‘19

Bradshaw gunning for glory in Glasgow after British Indoor success

17 Feb ‘19

British Athletics name record 48-strong squad for Glasgow 2019

16 Feb ‘19

Muir’s mile mastery sets up Glasgow 2019

15 Feb ‘19

Hampden Sports Clinic confirmed as official physio providers of Glasgow 2019

15 Feb ‘19

Field’s finest will fight it out for medals at Glasgow 2019

14 Feb ‘19

The Glasgow School of Art is going for gold as official medals revealed ahead of Glasgow 2019

14 Feb ‘19

Where Stars Are Born – Dalton Grant

13 Feb ‘19

Clydeside Classics: Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix 2016

12 Feb ‘19

Paterson’s ready for crunch time at Glasgow 2019

11 Feb ‘19

Six Scots sure of spots at Glasgow 2019

8 Feb ‘19

Defining weekend awaits as stars go for Glasgow 2019 at British Indoors

8 Feb ‘19

Expect Richard Kilty to show his class at Glasgow 2019: Gardener

7 Feb ‘19

Muir breaks Scottish indoor record as build-up to Glasgow 2019 intensifies

5 Feb ‘19

Clydeside Classics: Cycling’s 2016 crucible

4 Feb ‘19

Courtney makes it count ahead of Glasgow 2019

4 Feb ‘19

All signs point towards Emirates Arena as Baillie Signs become the latest addition to the Glasgow 2019 team

3 Feb ‘19

Philip relishes home comforts at Glasgow 2019

2 Feb ‘19

Butchart back with a vengeance in time for Glasgow 2019

1 Feb ‘19

Double Olympian delight as Glasgow 2019 smashes through one-month-to-go milestone

30 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born – Tom McKean

29 Jan ‘19

Clydeside Classics: Davis Cup 2015

28 Jan ‘19

Philip lays down world lead as Glasgow 2019 contenders come to party

25 Jan ‘19

European stars aiming to lay down marker as countdown to Glasgow 2019 continues

23 Jan ‘19

EAIC Memories: Jason Gardener

23 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born: Geoff Capes

22 Jan ‘19

Clydeside Classics: European Championships 2018

21 Jan ‘19

Fab five confirmed for Pentathlon at Glasgow 2019

17 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born: Yvonne Murray

16 Jan ‘19

Clydeside Classics: 2014 Commonwealth Games

13 Jan ‘19

Muir gets taste of Scottish fervour as Glasgow 2019 approaches

11 Jan ‘19

Preview: Muir set for Stirling in build-up to Glasgow 2019

9 Jan ‘19

British team begins to takes shape for Glasgow 2019

7 Jan ‘19

In Focus: Paceman Pozzi bids for back-to-back golds at Glasgow 2019

5 Jan ‘19

Muir and Doyle gear up for Glasgow 2019 at Miler Meet

3 Jan ‘19

Throwback Thursday: Genoa 1992

2 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born: Sally Gunnell

31 Dec ‘18

Sprint star Philip can’t wait for Glasgow as 60 days-to-go milestone passes

30 Dec ‘18

Review of 2018: Rest of the World

29 Dec ‘18

Review of 2018: Best of British

27 Dec ‘18

Scotrail revealed as European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019 Official Supplier

20 Dec ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Paris 1994

13 Dec ‘18

Müller confirmed as European Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2019 partner

13 Dec ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Stockholm 1996

12 Dec ‘18

Where stars are born: Christian Malcolm

7 Dec ‘18

Where stars are born: Ashia Hansen

6 Dec ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Valencia 1998

1 Dec ‘18

Home hope Doyle has licence to thrill at Glasgow 2019

29 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Ghent 2000

23 Nov ‘18

Scottish athletic stars share their excitement as the countdown to Glasgow2019 heads into the final straight

22 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Vienna 2002

20 Nov ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Jason Gardener

11 Nov ‘18

Wightman relishing Scottish atmosphere at Glasgow 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships

9 Nov ‘18

Europe’s young stars are on the rise

8 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Madrid 2005

5 Nov ‘18

Muir wants ’10-15 more years’ competing on world stage

1 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Birmingham 2007

31 Oct ‘18

Glasgow International Airport lands partnership with European Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2019

29 Oct ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Andrew Pozzi

26 Oct ‘18

European Athletics celebrate golden year ahead of Lausanne awards

25 Oct ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Turin 2009

22 Oct ‘18

‘Scottee’ the Scottie dog revealed as official mascot for Glasgow 2019

18 Oct ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Paris 2011

12 Oct ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Katarina Johnson-Thompson

5 Oct ‘18

Looking back: Gothenberg 2013

2 Oct ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Colin Jackson

27 Sep ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Prague 2015

24 Sep ‘18

Laura Muir headlines outstanding summer for Scottish athletics

20 Sep ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Belgrade 2017

17 Sep ‘18

Five big names who could challenge at the European Athletics Indoor Championship in Glasgow

16 Sep ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships sprint races

6 Sep ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Linford Christie

5 Sep ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships distance performances

1 Sep ‘18

Muir adds Diamond League crown to European success

29 Aug ‘18

Diamond League: Continent’s best aim for glory in Zurich and Brussels

24 Aug ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Seb Coe

22 Aug ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships vertical jumps

19 Aug ‘18

European stars keep up momentum in penultimate Diamond League meet

14 Aug ‘18

200 Days To Go: Full schedule for 2019 European Atletics Indoor Championships revealed

13 Aug ‘18

Laura Muir tops of Glasgow 2018 European Championships with 1500m gold

2 Aug ‘18

Glasgow’s most historic sporting moments

27 Jul ‘18

Three thrilling throws: The best indoor shot put competitions

23 Jul ‘18

Hassan leads Europe’s best in Diamond League

20 Jul ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships jumps

16 Jul ‘18

Five of the best European performances from the 2018 Athletics World Cup

13 Jul ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships sprint races

11 Jul ‘18

Six of the best: From world junior talents to European indoor stars

4 Jun ‘18

Sunset + Vine awarded European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019

17 May ‘18

Laura Muir announced as ambassador for European Athletics Indoor Championships

2 Apr ‘18

Tickets on-sale for the European Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow 2019

28 Feb ‘18

Glasgow to host European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019

20 Feb ‘18

Glasgow 2019 goes online with 5or6

20 Feb ‘18

Nordic Sport to supply equipment for Glasgow 2019

20 Feb ‘18

Strathmore Water hyrdates athletes at Glasgow 2019

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Where stars are born: Christian Malcolm

Charlene Jack · 12 Dec ‘18


The European Athletics Indoor Championships is a unique springboard for the careers of emerging stars – just ask Christian Malcolm.

South Wales might not be a sprinting hotbed but Malcolm’s prodigious talent was quickly spotted far beyond the Gwent region and medals soon arrived to match.

Still, when as a 20-year-old he took to the starting blocks in 2000 he had it all to prove as a senior athlete thrust among the continent’s quickest.

In the latest of our Where Stars Are Born series, we take a look back at how Malcolm did all that – and more – in Ghent.

A sprint start

Born on the eastern edge of Newport and a schoolboy mere metres from the town’s premier sporting venue Rodney Parade, it was clear Malcolm’s future wasn’t in the classroom.

Indeed, at 15 he was offered a contract by Nottingham Forest and latterly Queens Park Rangers but opted to pursue athletics as it was a ‘friendlier sport.’

He was quickly vindicated, the bespectacled youngster racing to double gold at the European and World Junior Championships, proving his pedigree and aptitude in relay events.

His 20.44 secs run to claim individual 200m gold at the World Juniors in Slovenia was particularly impressive and helped him win the title of World Junior Athlete of the Year.

1998 was a breakout year for Malcolm and his senior debut came for Wales at the Commonwealth Games, where his personal best 20.29 secs secured silver.

Malcolm in the middle

Six months after his junior swansong at the European Under-23 Championships, which saw him take home three medals, Malcolm stepped onto the start line in Belgium an underdog.

Malcolm qualified second in the heats in Ghent

Anninos Marcoullides was favourite, eight years the Brit’s senior and with a 200m silver already in the bank from Valencia two years earlier.

Belgium’s Patrick Stevens was another highly fancied and he had more than a decade on Malcolm.

So when the Cypriot ran 20.81 secs, a season’s best, in the heats and Stevens equalled a national record with 20.66 secs in the semi-final, the gauntlet was laid down.

Even as the starter’s gun was fired, only Konstantinos Kenteris was slower out of the blocks than Malcolm as Stevens and Christophe Cheval got flying starts.

Yet the Welshman tipped in the effort to produce a lifetime best, dipping for the line and crossing in 20.54 secs, 0.16 ahead of Stevens to become a European champion.

Sustained success

Six months out from the Sydney Olympic Games, all eyes were on Flanders and Malcolm to put down a marker that would endure down under.

At 21 he was one of three Europeans to reach the Olympic 200m final, compatriot Darren Campbell surging to silver and Kenteris grabbing gold, with Malcolm impressing for fifth.

Indoor competition brought out the very best in the speedster, securing silver at the World Championships a year later and then the Europeans in Austria in 2002.

He showed his longevity, a rare yet precious quality among sprinters, with a maiden podium finish at the outdoor World Championships in 2005 and bronze again in 2007.

Some of Malcolm’s best sprinting came sporting the Welsh dragon and the Delhi Commonwealth Games yielded another medal, silver, ten years on from Ghent.

Malcolm represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games, including London 2012

It was no surprise, then, among his multifarious subsequent roles in the sport was for him to an ambassador for the Welsh team for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast this year.

A career in coaching followed – somewhat unplanned, but unbridled in its success.

Malcolm picked up Coach of the Year at the Sports Personality of the Year awards in 2017 for his work with Britain’s 4x100m relay team that won World Championship gold.

The 39-year-old has this week been appointed head of performance at Australian Athletics – the story of a Newport lad done good simply refuses to write its final chapter.

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