Russian athlete denies podium kiss was meant to back gay rights

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 18:11

A Russian athlete has denied that she had intended to show her disapproval of her country`s "anti-gay propaganda" law when she kissed a teammate on the lips on the winners` podium.

Factfile: "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 17:37

Some facts on South African athlete Oscar Pistorius.

Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann-Fraser-Pryce and Mo Farah light up Moscow

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 10:08

Toppling Usain Bolt from his sprint throne could take a while yet with the untouchable Jamaican star of track and field still looking down on those who seek to challenge his reign.

World Athletics Championships: Usain Bolt equals Carl Lewis golds record with 4x100m win

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 09:37

Usain Bolt anchored the Jamaican 4x100-metre relay team to victory at the World Championships in Moscow on Sunday, equalling the record for number of world gold medals won. It was the athlete’s third gold of the tournament.

Kenyan Kiprop retains world 1,500 metres title

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 19:45

Kenyan Asbel Kiprop put last year`s Olympic disappointment firmly behind him with an emphatic 1,500 metres world title defence on Sunday.

Usain Bolt eyes Rio after edging closer to medal record

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 15:28

Usain Bolt revealed a track master plan that includes defending his Olympic sprint titles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 after powering to a third successive world 200m title on Saturday.

Bolt blocks out the pain to advance in 200m

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 14:12

Usain Bolt stretched, stifled a yawn and, almost apologetically, extracted his giant frame from his blocks before strolling through his heat as he began his bid for a third successive world 200 metres title on Friday.

Fab Friday beckons with the Felix, Farah and Bolt show

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 08:40

Usain Bolt starts his quest for a second world track gold in Moscow but American sprinting great Allyson Felix looks set to steal the limelight as she goes for a fourth world 200 metres title on Friday.

World Athletics Championships: Moscow braced for classic men`s 400 hurdles final

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 08:57

The action comes thick and fast again at the world athletics championships on Thursday with six gold medals up for grabs.

Ireland`s Heffernan wins world walk title at 35

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 15:15

Ireland`s Robert Heffernan won the world championship 50km walk title on Wednesday as the 35-year-old finally tasted glory after 13 years of heartbreak and near-misses.

Inspired Isinbayeva brings Moscow to life

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 14:44

The world championships finally caught fire on Tuesday as the fans turned up to say farewell to Yelena Isinbayeva.

Khusbir finishes 39th in 20km walk, still sets national record

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 17:19

Khusbir Kaur finished a distant 39th but still improved on her own national record in the women`s 20km Race Walk event in the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships on Tuesday.