Athletics News

Not much can make up for the disappointment of missing out on an Olympic medal. But producing one of the best performances in history will lift any athlete's spirits.

With British athlete Martyn Rooney set to get an Olympic medal eight years late, BBC Sport looks at the athletes honoured years after the event.

Stanley Biwott and Mary Keitany will defend their TCS New York City Marathon crowns when they aim for a fourth consecutive Kenyan sweep of the titles at the IAAF Gold Label Road Race on 6 November.

Martyn Rooney is set to retrospectively receive an Olympic bronze medal - and hopes it will be presented to him at the London Olympic stadium.

The world anti-doping system has been under attacks for weeks, says Wada president Sir Craig Reedie.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist expects to be fit after shoulder surgery Mickle, who played mixed footy as a junior, says she 'can't wait to give it a go' Olympic javelin athlete Kim Mickle has signed with AFL club Fre...