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Jo Pavey targets London 2012 marathon

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Jo Pavey has set her sights on running the London 2012 marathon after one of the best displays of her career.

Lisa Dobriskey says Van is full of drive

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Lisa Dobriskey last night warned there will be no room for complacency now that Charles van Commenee has taken over as head coach of UK Athletics.

Athletics: Haile Gebrselassie breaks marathon world record

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie broke his own world marathon record when he clocked two hours three minutes 58 seconds in Berlin.

Seb Coe: Charles van Commenee appointment clears way for Daley Thompson

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Seb Coe believes legends like Daley Thompson will want to step into the British athletics fold now Charles van Commenee has taken charge.

Athletics: Dwain Chambers chuffed with second chance

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Dwain Chambers is delighted there is suddenly a future for him in British athletics.

New UK Athletics chief would select drug cheat Dwain Chambers

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

UK Athletics' new broom Charles Van Commenee swept into power yesterday insisting he would have no problem selecting Dwain Chambers.

Kelly Sotherton sunk by Hyleas Fountain

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Kelly Sotherton finished runner-up in the heptathlon at the IAAF World Combined Events meeting in Talence.

Athletics: Kenenisa Bekele to run in the Bupa Great North Miles

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Double Olympic gold medallist Kenenisa Bekele tops the bill at the Bupa Great North Miles on the Newcastle and Gates head quaysides on October 4.

Paralympics 2008: Team GB top the medal table after day 1

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Great Britain stormed to joint first place in the medal table at the end of day one of the Paralympic Games in Beijing after winning four gold medals.

Meseret Defar wins Women's Challeng 5km road race but fails to break records

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Meseret Defar easily defended her adidas Women's Challenge 5km road race title in London but failed to smash Paula Radcliffe's course record.

Asafa Powell poised to undo Usain Bolt's record

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Usain Bolt has been warned that he could arrive home to Kingston as the hero of Jamaica - but no longer as the 100metres world record-holder.

Video: Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu can't wait to do it all again at London 2012

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:22:00 GMT

Christine Ohuruogu can still hardly believe she is Olympic champion - but she is already looking forward to challenging for gold again at London 2012.

Asafa Powell's 9.72 shows he can challenge Usain Bolt

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Asafa Powell last night showed Jamaican pal Usain Bolt may not have total command of the 100metres world record.

Asafa Powell fires Usain Bolt sprint rivalry

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Asafa Powell has challenged Olympic superstar Usain Bolt: 'Anything you can do, I can do better'.

Dutchman Charles van Commenee is set to drive British athletics to London 2012

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Dave Collins was doomed even BEFORE Britain's athletes won only four medals at the Beijing Olympics.

Christine Ohuruogu rains supreme in Gateshead

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Golden girl Christine Ohuruogu brought the curtain down on Britain's international athletics season with another stunning victory yesterday.

Steve Ovett: I'll help British athletes get back on track for London 2012

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Steve Ovett, one of Britain's greatest track heroes, wants to help turn the sport around after our poor show at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Exclusive: Athletics chief Dave Collins faces axe

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Athletics boss Dave Collins could be sacked this week as the sport launches its bid for golden glory in London 2012.

Christine Ohuruogu to run at Gateshead

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Olympic 400metres gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu is set to make her last appearance over the distance this season in the Aviva British Grand Prix at Gateshead tomorrow.

Olympics 2008: Usain Bolt swears he is a drug-free champion

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Usain Bolt has promised he is clean following his Olympic heroics and says his 200m world record may never be beaten.

Andy Baddeley's hope of Olympic 1500m glory is spiked

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Andy Baddeley vowed to come back fitter and stronger after missing out on a medal in the 1500metres final.

Christine Ohuruogu turns three sleepless nights into Olympic gold

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Christine Ohuruogu fulfilled her Olympic dream yesterday - even though she had not slept for three days.

Christine Ohuruogu wins Great Britain’s record 16th gold medal

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:29:00 GMT

Christine Ohuruogu has won a gold medal in the women's 400 metres, equally Great Britain’s record gold medal haul from 1908.

Paul Radcliffe fails in marathon bid for Olympic glory

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:17:00 GMT

Paula Radcliffe failed in her brave bid for a marathon miracle at the Olympic games here this morning.

Thunder Bolt - Usain Bolt smashes 100m record

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT