American sprinter Tyson Gay insists he can run as fast as Usain Bolt if he remains healthy this season. By Gary Smith Tyson Gay of USA celebrates after winning the Mens 100 metres during day one of the IAAF World Athletics Final Gay, the second-fastest man over the 100m with a time of 9.69seconds, admits that he is still some way behind Bolt’s 9.58secs world record, but believes he can get... 

Complete results from the Jamaica International Invitational that took place inside the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday May 1. The meet was undoubtedly highlighted by Usain Bolt’s stunning 19.56secs 200m dash winning performance, while his arch rival Tyson Gay of USA won the men’s 400m in 45.05. Bolt’s run was the fourth fastest ever behind his very on 19.19 and 19.30... 

By Gary Smith Triple Olympic and World sprint double champion Usain Bolt sizzled to a stunning 19.56seconds to win the men’s 200m at the Jamaican International Invitational at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday night. Bolt got off to rocket of a start – blasting to 10.10seconds for the first 100, before covering the final 100m in sub-9.50seconds to send the entire stadium... 

American World 100m silver medallist Tyson Gay, who is scheduled to run the 400 metres at tomorrow’s seventh staging of the Jamaica International Invitational, is hoping to challenge Usain Bolt’s 200m record of 19.19 seconds later this season. “I hope that my 400m relates to my 200m dropping down and I think that’s the key,” Gay told journalists during a one-hour teleconference... 

Sprint ace Tyson Gay will bid to smash the long standing world best for the 200metres on a straight track at the Manchester CityGames on May 16. The 28-year-old world 100m silver medallist will be watched by current holder Tommie Smith, whose record of 19.5seconds was achieved 44 years ago on a cinder track in San Jose, Texas. “Given the advantage of no bend and the surface is a vast improvement... 

American 400m runner Lashawn Merritt in action What are we to make of the latest justification for a high profile positive doping test? Of course, we will have to wait for the Olympic 400 metres champion’s case to be properly heard before we can judge whether LaShawn Merritt should henceforth be known as LaShawn DeMerritt. His excuse this week that his three positive tests between October and... 

By Gary Smith Great Britain's Christine OhuruoguGreat Britain’s Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu will race against fellow countrywoman and world heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis over 150m at the Manchester Great City Games next month. Last year Ohuruogu, who won gold at the Beijing Games in the quarter-mile, finished second to Bahamian Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie. “The Great City... 

Sanya Richards of USA celebrates after winning the women's 400m at the Weltklasse Golden League athletics meeting in the new Letzigrund stadium in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Mark Matthews/Allsports/SPK) The Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) is being flooded with requests by athletes looking to participate at this year’s Jamaica International Invitational track and field meeting. The... 

Usain Bolt should run the 400m - Michael Johnson American sprint legend Michael Johnson believes Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bolt should consider moving up to 400m after an impressive relay display last month. Bolt clocked a 43.58-second split in a 4×400 relay at the Gibson Relay meet in Jamaica 10 days ago. American Johnson’s world record from a standing start is 43.18 sec and his best... 

Usain bolt in action A 43.58-second clocking/split by world 100m and 200m record holder Usain Bolt on the anchor leg of the Racers Lions 4×400 metres team at Saturday’s 34th Gibson Relays, has reignited calls for the Jamaican sprint king to contest the 400m. After collecting the baton some 20 metres behind and in fourth position, the triple Olympic and World Championships gold medallist returned...