Athletics

Greene discounts world record by Bolt in London

Former Olympic sprint champion Maurice Greene has dismissed the notion that Jamaican Usain Bolt can rescale the lofty heights of 2008 when he established two mind-boggling World records in the 100 and 200 metres.

US eye 30 athletics medals at London Olympics

US Olympic athletics team is aiming at no less than 30 medals at the upcoming London Games, said coaches Andrew Valmon and Amy Deem.

Preeja, Kavita yet to qualify for Olympics

Top Indian long distance runner Preeja Sreedharan`s bid for an Olympic berth continues to linger.

No London berth for Olympic decathlon champion Clay

US decathlon great Bryan Clay has been denied a chance to defend his title at the 2012 London Olympics after being disqualified at the trials.

Sahana Kumari qualifies for London Olympics

Karnataka high jumper Sahana Kumari became the 14 Indian athlete to qualify for the London Olympics.

Discus thrower Harwant finishes 3rd in Moscow

India`s Harwant Kaur came up with her season`s best effort but finished third in the women`s discus throw in Moscow Championship.

French steeplechase runner to miss Olympics

France`s Bob Tahri, the European 3000m steeplechase record holder, has withdrawn from the Olympics after failing to recover from an operation on his left tibia.

‘Lightening’ Bolt says his London Olympics victory speech is ready

Usain Bolt has confessed that his victory speech for London Olympics is already prepared.

Can`t pick personal coach of every athlete for London: AFI

Athletics Federation of India today said that it was not possible for all the Olympic-bound athletes to choose their coach as the available quota would not permit to do so.

Luka finish 3rd in Italy meet

Tintu Luka came up with a below par performance but that was enough for her to finish third in women`s 800m race in the Primo Nebiolo Memorial Meeting at Turin, Italy.

Bolt says 18 seconds a possibility for 200m

Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt flirted with the idea of running 18 seconds in the 200 metres but reiterated that his immediate focus was to defend his sprint titles at the London Olympics.

Bolt squares off with Powell again in Oslo

Usain Bolt will square off with fellow countryman Asafa Powell for the second time in as many weeks in a 100 metre contest at the Oslo Diamond League meet.

Poonia gets silver in Portland discus event

Olympic-bound Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia marginally improved her performance with an effort of 62.34m but that was enough to win her a silver medal at the Post Pre Elite Womens` event at Portland, USA on Monday.

20-year-old Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson announces retirement

Shawn Johnson has announced her retirement from gymnastics at the age of 20, but insists that she is excited to see what the future holds.

Usain Bolt wins 100 at Golden Spike in 10.04

Usain Bolt won the 100 meters in 10.04 seconds in the wind at the Golden Spike meet Friday, his first victory in Europe leading to the London Olympics.

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