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Bolt and Powell make a splashJamaican sprint stars arrive in London by speedboat
Source : bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 18:17
I can win Olympic gold - Powell
Jamaica's Asafa Powell hits back at claims that he lacks the mental strength to win Olympic gold in the 100m this summer.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 16:48
Chambers 'scared' of being caught
Dwain Chambers says he felt scared of discovery every time he raced when on drugs.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 14:25
Idowu takes it in his stride
Why Olympics is "just another sandpit" for triple jump favourite
Source : bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 16:14
Idowu not fazed by favourite tag
Britain's Phillips Idowu says he is at ease with being favourite for Olympic triple jump gold following Christian Olsson's withdrawal.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 15:47
Injured Olsson to miss Olympics
Defending triple jump champion Christian Olsson withdraws from next month's Beijing Olympics because of injury.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 23:12
Powell sees off Bolt in Stockholm
Asafa Powell beats Usain Bolt in the battle of the world's fastest men in the IAAF Grand Prix meeting in Stockholm.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 21:54
Ottey misses out on eighth Games
Merlene Ottey just fails to achieve the 100m qualifying time that would have taken her to a record eighth Olympics at the age of 48.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 20:00
"100m races have always been the most eagerly awaited event at any Olympics" - IM
"100m races have always been the most eagerly awaited event at any Olympics" - IM
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 14:57
Hurdler relishes late call-up
British hurdler Allan Scott believes the Olympic experience can make him a future contender on the big stage.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 21-Jul-2008 23:24
GB Olympic bans not 'rock solid'
A fresh attempt to overturn the BOA's anti-drugs by-law could succeed where Dwain Chambers failed, says the head of UK Athletics.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 21-Jul-2008 22:31
Thanou to fight for Olympic place
Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou vows to fight the IOC for the right to compete at the Olympics.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 21-Jul-2008 17:17
Dirtiest Race in History
Listen again to Steve Cram's look-back on the 1988 100m final
Source : bbc.co.uk | 21-Jul-2008 15:53
Chambers sets London 2012 target
Dwain Chambers has not given up hope of competing at London 2012 despite failing to overturn a lifetime Olympic ban.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 19-Jul-2008 20:08
Twell & Meadows boost Games hopes
Stephanie Twell and Jenny Meadows set personal bests in Paris to boost their chances of being named in Britain's final Olympic squad.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 18-Jul-2008 23:13
Heading to Beijing
Listen to British athletes Marilyn Okoro and Jeanette Kwakye on 1Xtra
Source : bbc.co.uk | 18-Jul-2008 22:38
Olympic ideals survive challenge
What the world can learn from the Dwain Chambers saga
Source : bbc.co.uk | 18-Jul-2008 15:34
Pole vaulter Buckfield to retire
Crawley's former Olympic pole vaulter Nick Buckfield confirms he is retiring to move into coaching.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 18-Jul-2008 10:20
Douglas sets new GB 100m record
Montell Douglas breaks the British women's 100m record at a meeting in Loughborough on Thursday to seal her place in the individual event at the Olympics.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 17-Jul-2008 18:59
Ohuruogu ready for Olympic test
Britain's world 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu says she is ready for the Olympic Games after hitting her stride in the 400m.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 17-Jul-2008 16:30
Doubts over Liu's Olympic fitness
China's star track athlete Liu Xiang says he has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury, but is confident of Olympic success.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 17-Jul-2008 10:55
Pistorius dealt Olympic time blow
Amputee runner Oscar Pistorius misses out in his final chance to make the individual Olympic 400m qualifying standard.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 16-Jul-2008 22:49
Sotherton plans heptathlon return
British athlete Kelly Sotherton says she is likely to return to the heptathlon for the 2012 Olympics in London.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 16-Jul-2008 18:50
Coach Graham is handed life ban
The US Anti-Doping Agency confirms a life ban on former elite coach Trevor Graham for breaking anti-drugs rules.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 16-Jul-2008 12:24
Haining to consider Beijing plans
Paula Radcliffe's understudy, Hayley Haining, admits she is considering not travelling to the Olympics.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 16-Jul-2008 09:54
Relay safety fears over Pistorius
A leading official says amputee runner Oscar Pistorius should not be allowed compete in the 4x400m relay at the Olympics because of safety concerns.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 15-Jul-2008 19:56
"A massive loss to the decathlon and athletics in the UK for Macey to retire" - NB
"A massive loss to the decathlon and athletics in the UK for Macey to retire" - NB
Source : bbc.co.uk | 15-Jul-2008 18:57
Heir to Dean Macey
Rookie Daniel Awde hopes to make the most of his Olympic chance
Source : bbc.co.uk | 15-Jul-2008 18:44
Decathlete Macey decides to quit
British decathlete Dean Macey retires from athletics after failing to qualify for the Olympic Games.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 15-Jul-2008 18:41
Greece name controversial sprinter for Olympics
Controversial sprinter Katerina Thanou is named in Greece's provisional squad for the Olympics.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 15-Jul-2008 14:11
Gunn still on track for Beijing
Derby AC steeplechaser Luke Gunn could still be on his way to Beijing after a dramatic run in the British Olympic trials.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 13:58
GB athletes to learn Olympic fate
Great Britain selectors are due to announce the majority of their athletics squad on Monday afternoon.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 13:28
Cooksey goes out in coin fisaco
Worcester athlete Melinda Cooksey was robbed of one of the biggest races of her career by the choice of a coin.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 11:43
Steve Cram blog
"Whatever 100m decision is made later in the week it was a fascinating trials race"
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 07:38
Steve Cram blog
"He was surprised when his positive drugs test came back for stanazolol..."
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 07:38
Bolt clocks year's fastest 200m
Jamaica's Usain Bolt lays down a marker ahead of the Beijing Olympics with the fastest 200m of the year
Source : bbc.co.uk | 14-Jul-2008 00:23
Twell wins to boost Beijing hopes
Britain's Stephanie Twell boosts her Olympic hopes by winning the IAAF World Championships junior 1500m title.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 13-Jul-2008 20:04
Johnson caps comeback with title
Jade Johnson returns to form after two years in the wilderness by winning the long jump title at the British Olympic trials.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 13-Jul-2008 18:41
Ruling will go my way - Chambers
Dwain Chambers is confident he will win his High Court battle to run at the Beijing Olympics.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 13-Jul-2008 11:59
Chambers saga leaves me Dwained
Mark Ashenden at the Olympic trials in Birmingham
Source : bbc.co.uk | 13-Jul-2008 11:11
Macey on course for Olympic mark
Dean Macey is over half way to reaching the Olympic decathlon qualifying standard after the first day of competition in Hexham.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 12-Jul-2008 22:22
Olympic trials photos
Pictures of the British stars in Birmingham
Source : bbc.co.uk | 12-Jul-2008 15:01
Isinbayeva sets pole vault record
Yelena Isinbayeva sets a new women's pole vault record of 5.03m at the Golden League meeting in Rome.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 12-Jul-2008 00:19
Cruise control
"Chambers will be heading to the courts as the fastest man at the trials"
Source : bbc.co.uk | 12-Jul-2008 00:18
Powell preparations hit by injury
Asafa Powell suffers a setback in his build-up to the Olympics after he damages his groin during a 100m race in Rome.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 11-Jul-2008 21:49
Steve Cram blog
"Every athlete has to accept their chances of going to Beijing are running out"
Source : bbc.co.uk | 11-Jul-2008 19:20