Athletics News
Athletics News
The latest BBC Athletics news plus blogs, analysis, results and calendar along with video, audio and links to IAAF information.
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I want 9.4secs at Olympics – Bolt
Usain Bolt wants to “amaze” the world at London 2012 by running 9.4 seconds for the 100m and 19 seconds for the 200m. -
GB team ‘can hit medal target’
UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee insists his squad can hit his target of eight medals at the London Olympics. -
Athletes get Olympic ticket boost
UK Athletics says it will buy tickets to ensure athletes’ friends and families can watch them perform at the London Olympics. -
Mutai to defend title after fever
Emmanuel Mutai determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday, despite contracting typhoid last month. -
Gebrselassie ends Olympic dream
Former marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie gives up on his dream of competing in the London 2012 marathon.