Athletics News
Edward, Ashmeade and Lemaitre take on Bolt in London - IAAF Diamond League
IAAF - 8 Jul 2016 23:08
After withdrawing from last weekend's Jamaican Championships with a hamstring injury, Usain Bolt has confirmed that he will be fit to compete in the 200m at the Müller Anniversary Games on Friday 22 July. Meanwhile, org...
Greg Rutherford retains European title and ready for Rio Olympics
The Guardian - 8 Jul 2016 23:00
• British long jumper says he is not worried about recent injury problems• Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to a jump-off after headed goal against Wales Greg Rutherford believes that his growing aura of invincibility - ...
Exciting developments a year out from the IAAF World Championships London 2017
IAAF - 8 Jul 2016 19:40
With just over a year to go until the IAAF World Championships London 2017, the local organising committee met with the IAAF and its official sponsors to discuss the progress being made ahead of the next global event sta...
Defending champion Hyde leads Jamaica's team for Bydgoszcz
IAAF - 8 Jul 2016 15:23
Jaheel Hyde is one of several medal contenders on Jamaica's team for the IAAF World U20 Championships Bydgoszcz 2016, which will be held on 19-24 July.
European Athletics Championships: Dina Asher-Smith delighted with first major title
BBC - 8 Jul 2016 13:29
Dina Asher-Smith says she is "over the moon" after becoming the first British woman to win the 200m at the European Championships - her first major title.
European Athletics Championships: Greg Rutherford thrilled with win
BBC - 8 Jul 2016 13:04
Great Britain's Greg Rutherford says he is thrilled to win his second European long jump title in Amsterdam.
Rio 2016: Shot putter Sophie McKinna sets up own meeting to try to reach Olympics
BBC - 8 Jul 2016 11:59
British shot putter Sophie McKinna organises her own meeting as she bids to throw an Olympic qualification distance.
Rio 2016: Michael Johnson reacts to Usain Bolt's 100m at Beijing 2008
BBC - 8 Jul 2016 07:18
The countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympics continues with the moment Michael Johnson watches in disbelief as Usain Bolt smashes the men's 100m world record at Beijing in 2008.