The World Class Podium programme caters for athletes who are already at, or within two years of reaching, the podium at a World or Olympic level. Athletes in this programme are funded at either A, B or C level, dependant on performance levels. The A and B level criteria are set across sports by UK Sport. A level funding is for current Olympic and World Championship medallists only. B level funding is available to athletes who finished in the top 8 at the last hosting of these championships. C level funding is for athletes who demonstrate clearly that they have the potential to podium in the next two years. For Disability athletes the criteria are tighter, and athletes will normally be required to have already reached a Podium at a World or Olympic level to be funded on the Podium programme.
A special status applies to relay runners. In order to retain A level funding a medal winning relay runner will also have to provide evidence of their ability to perform as an individual at the major championship event of that year. For World or Olympic Championships they will be required to secure a top 8 individual slot whilst at European level a top 6 placing will be required. Similar levels for Disability athletes will be fixed in due course.
List of non-disabled athletes on the World Class Podium Programme
List of disabled athletes on the World Class Podium Programme
Athlete Performance Template For Podium Athletes
