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Air quality for athletes — training, racing and performing in cleaner air.
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We provided air quality modelling across the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, covering seven days of competition, thirteen stadium sessions, two marathons and four race walks. Every athlete also received three months of AirTrack Premium to support training decisions during the week and beyond.
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Thirteen days and 1,804km into their 30,000km ride from the Arctic to Patagonia, Timm Döbert and Leanna Carriere have left the remote solitude of Alaska's Dalton Highway behind and crossed into the Yukon, Canada, the second country of their nine-month expedition.
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Our co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Will Hicks, wrote a guest article for TrainingPeaks on how air pollution affects endurance performance and what athletes can do about it.
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Today and throughout the week of the Championships, we're providing live air quality data to athletes and spectators at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans three host nations, 16 cities and 104 matches. Every team has been analysed, every tactic scrutinised. But one factor has received far less attention despite influencing every game: the air players breathe.
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Air quality is quietly becoming a bigger part of how athletics events are judged on sustainability.
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More than 60,000 spectators filled the London Stadium for one of the biggest events on the athletics calendar, and Air Aware Labs was proud to be there as an official partner of the London Athletics Meet.
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As thousands of fans head to London Stadium for this year's London Diamond League, elite athletes will be preparing for every aspect of competition, from training and nutrition to the weather on race day. This year, Air Aware Labs is adding another important layer to that picture by providing live air quality data, helping make the invisible visible for athletes, spectators and organisers alike.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans three host nations, 16 cities, and 104 matches. Scouts have analysed every squad. Coaches have dissected every formation. But there is one factor almost nobody is talking about, and it may be the most consequential environmental difference of the tournament. The air.
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We are partnering with UrbanBetter/Cityzens to organise this run/walk on 21 June in South London!
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On 26 April 2026, the London Marathon did something it had never done before. For the first time, Air Aware Labs was there providing air quality route insights for elites, a live app for all participants, and data on the big screen at the Green Team start.
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The first marathon where the invisible became visible, and runners could actually see the air they were breathing.
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Global Sustainable Sport has featured our work in their latest article.
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On 26 April 2026 we will be providing air quality data to elites and mass participants at the London Marathon.
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The World Economic Forum asked us to write around wearable tech such as smart watches and rings, and how air pollution data could be integrated to give an all-round view on an individual's health. Wearables could soon measure environmental factors such as air pollution, heat and noise, which all strongly influence performance, recovery and health. Research links short-term air pollution exposure to reduced heart rate variability, increased atrial fibrillation risk and slower race times. Environmental exposure-aware platforms can empower individuals, improve equity, inform city planning and enable preventive healthcare at scale.
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Road closures during the London Marathon reduce traffic and often improve air quality along the route, though effects vary by pollutant and location.
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On 30 September, our CEO took part in a webinar for international Clean Air Day
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When Malcolm Buckley laces up his running shoes in London, he’s not just thinking about pace or distance—he’s thinking about air quality.
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We are supporting King of the Hill founders as they walk to the South of France in ski boots!
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A year ago today we took our first step into personalised air quality data!
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As cities continue to grapple with air pollution, cycling has emerged as one of the cleanest and healthiest ways to get around. With growing investment in bike lanes, active travel campaigns, cycle to work schemes, and a deeper understanding of pollution's health impacts, cycling is quickly becoming a cornerstone of sustainable urban mobility.
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Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup victory will go down in folklore—but their success extends beyond the pitch. In 2023, Newcastle also topped the Premier League Air Quality Table, which ranks clubs based on air quality rather than match results. The analysis revealed that only one club - Newcastle United - competed within the safe air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), while London clubs Brentford, Tottenham, and Chelsea faced relegation in the air quality standings.
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DLake, a running coach based in Australia, created this article and video, all about AirTrack
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Runners devote countless hours training and preparing for a marathon. The journey to running 26.2 miles is a long process that takes hard work, dedication, and consistency. Runners focus on various aspects important to marathon training including weekly mileage, gear, and nutrition. However, one factor that most runners are not considering is the air quality. The air you breathe in on a run has a significant impact on a runner’s performance, and it should not be overlooked.
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World Economic Forum asked us to write about sports, sustainability and air pollution Sport unites and inspires action, using its global reach to champion sustainability. Data-driven insights optimize performance and sustainability, bridging sport and innovation. Air quality impacts athletes, linking environmental health to personal well-being and action.
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Athletes are deeply invested in their health, performance, and recovery. Yet, air pollution—something that affects all three—has traditionally not been possible to measure for active individuals. AirTrack, Air Aware Labs’ groundbreaking platform, collects air pollution exposure data across thousands of workouts, allowing us to understand and reduce exposure for everyone. Today, we investigate the influence of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on sport.
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Today marks the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Training for an athletic event in a bustling city or near an industrial area can significantly impact your health and performance due to air pollution.
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We've been investigating the impact of air pollution on sports, performance and health 🏃♂️🍃
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