South Africa's government calls for athletics boss to be axed

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s government received support on Sunday for its demand that the country’s top athletics official be axed after he admitted lying about gender tests conducted on 800-meter world champion Caster Semenya. Athletics South Africa president Leonard Chuene apologized Saturday, saying he had lied to protect the 18-year-old’s privacy. The sports ministry called…

Kate Dennison raises British pole vault record again

Kate Dennison raised her British pole vault record to 4.60 metres at the Pedros Cup meeting in Szczecin. Dennison added two centimetres to the performance she achieved at the British Grand Prix in July, and clinched a third-place finish at the Polish venue. The 25-year-old, who was sixth in the World Championships, was beaten by…

Bolt to watch Ronaldo and Real Madrid play on Saturday

By Gary Smith, World-Track MADRID — The world’s fastest man, times two, Usain Bolt, has accepted an offer to be the guest of honour at Real Madrid’s opening Spanish league football match, his manager Norman Peart confirmed on Sunday. Bolt, who lit up the Berlin Olympic Stadium with two sensational world records, will travel to…

Track and Field Trials Photos

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Selected Photos

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Mike Rogers in Eugene

Jennifer Barringer – Colorado

Junior College star Ryan Bailey turns pro

Ryan Bailey became a professional track athlete this week, but he wasn’t sure Friday afternoon what logo he might wear on his spikes at Sunday’s Prefontaine Classic.

NAIA Outdoor Championships Photos

Photos from the opening day of the NAIA Outdoor National Championships at the Ralph Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Illinois on May 21, 2009. Contact Photographer Gary Smith for original images

Usain Bolt runs 14.35

Kerron Stewart run WL 10.92

Bolt salutes after win