LONDON -- A confident Asafa Powell believes that "a lot of guys will eat my dust" in the 100 metres when track and field action begins later this week. Powell, who has been labeled as a choker at the major championships in the past, is desperate to win an Olympic individual medal after missing out in 2004 and 2008 when he was a big contender. The Jamaican former world … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell confident “a lot of guys will eat my dust”
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Usain Bolt: “Everything is coming together”
Usain Bolt says he's feeling good and will be ready to defend his 100m and 200m sprint titles at the London Olympic Games this summer. The Jamaica admits that he had been having some problems with his hamstring, which came as a result of a back problem. Bolt was beaten twice at the Jamaica Championships in Kingston, by training partner Yohan Blake and his defeats saw many … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt: “Everything is coming together”
More than 150 London Olympians Have Performed at The Armory
When the 2012 Olympic Games' Opening Ceremony begins July 27, many of the world's most famous track & field athletes in London can count The Armory as a place where they showcased their extraordinary talents. As many as 156 athletes competing in the 2012 Olympics have performed at The New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory. "There have been more Olympians … [Read more...] about More than 150 London Olympians Have Performed at The Armory
Jamaica announced Olympic team
The Jamaica Olympic Association is pleased to announce the delegation to the Games of the XXX Olympiad to be held in London, United Kingdom from July 27 to August 12, 2012. ATHLETICS: (Women) FRASER-PRYCE Shelley-Ann 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay CAMPBELL-BROWN Veronica 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay STEWART, Kerone 100m, 4x100m Relay SIMPSON Sherone 200m, 4x100m … [Read more...] about Jamaica announced Olympic team
Rudisha and Pearson lead fast times, Gatlin loses to Gay over 100m
PARIS (Sporting Alert) -- World Record holder David Rudisha predicted a fast time and that he did to win the men's 800m at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Paris on Friday. The Kenya superstar clocked a storming meeting record and world-leading time of 1:41.54 to lowered his own world-leading mark of 1:41.74 with his winning run that separated him by over four-seconds from … [Read more...] about Rudisha and Pearson lead fast times, Gatlin loses to Gay over 100m
Top Jamaican sprinter nursing injury – reports
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- It is being reported that a top athlete has picked up an injury at the Jamaica National Championships, which could dump their chances of making the team to the London Olympic Games later this summer. The athlete has not been confirmed, but their are speculations that it's a male sprinter and one who is expected to be a medal favourite at the … [Read more...] about Top Jamaican sprinter nursing injury – reports
Gatlin warns Bolt and Jamaicans: Americans will dominate in London
EUGENE -- Newly crowned American 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin has told Usain Bolt and his fellow Jamaican countrymen that they will be pushed aside at the London Olympic Games. Gatlin has been in fantastic form this season - running undefeated so far - as he raced to a personal best to win the 100m at U.S. trials over the weekend. The 2004 Olympic gold medallist ran … [Read more...] about Gatlin warns Bolt and Jamaicans: Americans will dominate in London
Usain Bolt runs 9.79, beats Asafa Powell in Oslo
OSLO, Norway (Sporting Alert) -- Usain Bolt had to do some chasing tonight, but he did so successfully in catching Asafa Powell at the ExxonMobil Bislett Games - IAAF Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday. The World record holder and double Olympic champion, who set a world-leading 9.76 seconds time when bettering Powell in Rome, last week, ran 9.79secs for first place … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt runs 9.79, beats Asafa Powell in Oslo
Live Diamond League on Universal Sports
OSLO -- Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt completed their final preparations full of confidence that they will finish on top of the men's 100m tonight at the ExxonMobil Bislett Games - IAAF Diamond League meeting in Oslo. Universal Sports will provide live webcast coverage @ 12:00 PM ET The Jamaican superstars will clash for the second time in the Diamond League this meeting - … [Read more...] about Live Diamond League on Universal Sports
2012 Prefontaine Classic Results
Results from the 2012 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene 100-1, Justin Gatlin, United States, 9.90 seconds. 2, Nickel Ashmeade, Jamaica, 9.93. 3, Trell Kimmons, United States, 10.04. 4, Walter Dix, United States, 10.04. 5, Darvis Patton, United States, 10.05. 6, Nesta Carter, Jamaica, 10.05. 7, Mike Rodgers, United States, 10.07. 8. Emmanuel Callender, United States, … [Read more...] about 2012 Prefontaine Classic Results
Usain Bolt improves WL to 9.76secs in Rome
ROME (Sporting Alert) -- Usain Bolt delivered a spanking 9.76 seconds (-0.1 m/s) world-leading time to hammer a solid field and win the men's 100m dash at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Rome on Thursday. The Jamaican world record holder got away first time and kept moving away from the field as the race went on to take down fellow countryman Asafa Powell, who race … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt improves WL to 9.76secs in Rome
Usain Bolt: Gatlin needs to worry about Gay, Blake before testing me
ROME -- Usain Bolt has laughed off comments from American sprinter Justin Gatlin - which suggested that the 2004 Olympic champion was ready to take down the world record holder in London. Gatlin, who has been in great form this season, following his return to the track from a four-year suspension - believes that he could be the man to dethrone Bolt of his title at the London … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt: Gatlin needs to worry about Gay, Blake before testing me
Justin Gatlin runs 10.12, wins 100m in Rabat
RABAT (Sporting Alert) -- Justin Gatlin won the men's 100-metres dash at the Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme in Rabat on Sunday. The World Indoor 60m champion posted a time of 10.12 seconds to take the victory over St. Kitts and Nevis experienced star and former world champion Kim Collins, who ran 10.17secs. Morocco's Aziz Ouhadi finished third in a time of … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin runs 10.12, wins 100m in Rabat
Powell ready to go, Campbell-Brown v Jeter and more in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China -- Asafa Powell will take on a very strong men's 100 metres dash field at the Samsung Diamond League Meet in Shanghai on Saturday. The Jamaican former world record holder was beaten by American Justin Gatlin in his opening race of the season, but clocked a very quick 9.88 seconds, the fourth fastest this season and by far the quickest in this … [Read more...] about Powell ready to go, Campbell-Brown v Jeter and more in Shanghai
Kirani James opens with win in Colorful Daegu
DAEGU, Korea -- World champion Kirani James cruised to victory on his outdoor debut in the 400-metres at the Colorful Daegu Championships Meeting - IAAF World Challenge Meet - in Daegu, Korea on Wednesday. Cruising James Untouched The Grenadian star quarter-miler pulled away from the field with over 100m left in the race and then opened up a huge gap on his way to setting a … [Read more...] about Kirani James opens with win in Colorful Daegu
Complete Ponce Grand Prix Results
PONCE -- Results from the 2012 Ponce Grand Prix, which took place at the at the Paquito Montaner Stadium in Puerto Rico on Saturday night. MEN'S RESULTS 100 Section Two (-1.9): Keston Bledman TRI 10.12; 2 Nickel Ashmeade JAM 10.15; 3 Trell Kimmons USA 10.18; 4 Tyrone Edgar GBR 10.42; 5 Travis Padgett USA 10.46; 6 Dwain Chambers GBR 10.52; 7 Ryan Bailey USA 10.57; 100 … [Read more...] about Complete Ponce Grand Prix Results
Yohan Blake runs 9.84 to win Cayman Invitational
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Sporting Alert) -- Yohan Blake fired his own warning to his rivals with a new seasonal best of 9.84 seconds to win the men's 100m dash at Wednesday night's inaugural Cayman Invitational at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Blake, the IAAF World Champion over 100m last summer, improved his best for the season from 9.90secs with the run, while … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake runs 9.84 to win Cayman Invitational
Lashawn Merritt clocks world-leading time at Guadeloupe meeting
BAIE-MAHAULT, Guadeloupe (Sporting Alert) – Olympic champion Lashawn Merritt got his outdoor season off to a flyer after clocking a world-leading time to win the men's 400-metres at the Stade de Baie-Mahault in Guadeloupe on Tuesday. The American who was impressive at the Penn Relays last weekend took his main event in 44.73, the quickest so far this season - signalling his … [Read more...] about Lashawn Merritt clocks world-leading time at Guadeloupe meeting
RESULTS-2012 London Marathon
Results from the 2012 London Marathon, which saw Kenyan runners dominating the races, especially on the women's side where the top five female runners were from that nation. Wilson Kipsang (Ken), the second fastest Marathon runner won the men's race, while Mary Keitany successfully defended her women's crown with a cruising performance. LONDON MARATHON MEN'S TOP … [Read more...] about RESULTS-2012 London Marathon
2012 London Marathon race coverage
All the latest stories, photos, audio interviews and videos can be found on the Latest Race News section of the London Marathon website. Race day coverage will include race reports from the men's, women's and wheelchair races, plus interviews and other news. http://lrn.london-marathon.com/ Rolling news There will be live up-to-the minute rolling news of the men's and … [Read more...] about 2012 London Marathon race coverage