Sprinter Smyth misses final place
Double gold-winning Paralympian Jason Smyth is fourth in his 100 metres semi-finals at the European Championships in Barcelona.
London Olympics 2012: two years to go
Today marks two years until the start of London 2012. A breathtaking series of events are planned to mark the milestone, including the launch of a volunteering programme and the opening of the first official shop. Follow the thrills and spills here 3.54pm: Right, that’s it. Most of the activities celebrating the fact the games [...]
Merlyn Diamond, Namibia
Merlyn Diamond competes in the 100m and 200m track events and is one of Namibia’s rising athletics stars. She is mentored by Frankie Fredericks, Namibia’s Olympic sprinter. Merlyn is still at secondary school in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, and also went to primary school in the city.
Hoy helps mark two-year countdown
British Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy will be joined by American sprint legend Michael Johnson to help mark two years to go to the start of the London 2012 Games.
Tour de France stage five – as it happened
Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara is in the yellow jersey as the Tour moves from Epernay to an expected sprint finish in Montargis.
Bolt to miss Commonwealth Games
Double Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt will miss October’s Commonwealth Games, his coach confirms.
Bolt 'to miss Commonwealth Games'
Double Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt will miss October’s Commonwealth Games, his coach says.
Staff set to lead US Olympic bid
Britain’s Olympic champion Jamie Staff is to head up the United States’ sprint programme ahead of the 2012 London Games.
Second London 2012 venue completed on time and on budget
The enhanced facilities for Rowing and Canoe Sprint events during the London 2012 Games have been completed on time and on budget.
Pendle hopes for good World Cup
Norfolk canoeist Tim Pendle is confident of his form ahead of World Cup sprint event in Hungary.
