By Gary Smith Usain Bolt says his Racers Track Club - who ran as Jamaica Gold - well came prepared to win at the Penn Relays. The sprint sensation said he and his team-mates were well focused on winning at the Franklin Field Stadium on Saturday and they did just that - proving that the Glen Mills coached club is stepping up. "We came here really focused and ready (to) … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt: We Came Here Ready To Lay Down A Mark
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Felix Limo ready to come back to better times
PRESS RELEASE – VIENNA CITY MARATHON ON SUNDAY A year ago organisiers of the Vienna City Marathon made headlines by staging a unique debutants’ only elite race. While the experiment worked well there had never been a doubt that Vienna would return to common procedures in 2010. Sunday’s 27th edition of Austria’s biggest athletics event will feature plenty of experienced … [Read more...] about Felix Limo ready to come back to better times
Usain Bolt to run at Penn Relays
World sprint double and relay world record holder Usain Bolt, will compete at the Penn Relays as part of the USA vs. the World event April 24, USA Track and Field announced Thursday. The Jamaican sprint ace is scheduled to compete in the men's 4x100 relay and event he ran on the third leg when Jamaica smashed the world record at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He established … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt to run at Penn Relays
Britain's Phillips Idowu pulls out of World Indoors
Great Britain's World triple jump gold medal winner Phillips Idowu has withdrawn from the World Indoor Championships in Doha later this week. The 31-year-old, who won World Championship gold outdoors in Berlin last summer, made the decision for personal reasons following the birth of his second child last week. Idowu said: "I am gutted not to be representing the Aviva GB Team … [Read more...] about Britain's Phillips Idowu pulls out of World Indoors
British boss Charles van Commenee predicts medal success in Doha
Charles van Commenee refuses to name specific colours, but firmly believes there is a great chance the Aviva Great Britain team will return from next weekend's World Indoor Championships with at least five medals. UK Athletics' dynamic head coach is highly confident Dwain Chambers, Jessica Ennis, Phillips Idowu, Jenny Meadows and the men's 4x400 metres relay team will achieve … [Read more...] about British boss Charles van Commenee predicts medal success in Doha
Jessica Ennis Targets World Indoors After Injury Scare
Britain's golden girl Jessica Ennis believes she is in the best possible shape to win the World Indoor pentathlon title in Doha next Saturday despite a setback in her preparations with a foot injury. Ennis is under no illusions that despite her own brilliant form she faces an even tougher test of her multi-event skills than she encountered when storming to her world heptathlon … [Read more...] about Jessica Ennis Targets World Indoors After Injury Scare
Video Interview With Usain Bolt Talking About The 2010 Season
Video of Usain Bolt speaking about running at the adidas Grand Prix in New York City on 12 June. Bolt, the triple Olympic and World champion (100, 200, 4x100) and World record holder will race over the 100m dash in New York, and it will be his first competition in the United States since he set his first world record of 9.72seconds to break Asafa Powell's previous mark at the … [Read more...] about Video Interview With Usain Bolt Talking About The 2010 Season
Usain Bolt more than just the quickest man ever
"I just blew my mind and blew the world's mind." – Usain Bolt. On the commute home from work the other day I happened to stumble across the celebrity gossip section of a free London paper. There looking quite the cool cat was a picture of Usain Bolt donning a leather jacket and some comedy sunglasses rocking out in a Mayfair night spot. With an apparent … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt more than just the quickest man ever
Bolt says he would never be over confident
By Gary Smith and Symone Goss, World-Track PARIS -- Usain Bolt steps into every competition with the mentality of being a champion and such a desire has propelled him into the world beater he is these days. The Jamaican phenomenon, however, made it clear that at no point in time he is ever over-confident about his own talent and praised his coach Glen Mills for such a … [Read more...] about Bolt says he would never be over confident
The incredible Usain Bolt
Even if you’re not a track fan — or even a sports fan — you ought to take note of this extraordinary athlete named Usain Bolt who is blazing in our midst. It looks like people will be talking about him decades from now, and you don’t want to miss seeing history in the making. Most people pay attention to track and field only during the Olympics every … [Read more...] about The incredible Usain Bolt
Gay prepares for surgery after 100m win without Bolt
Tyson Gay vowed to return fitter and faster next season after defying a groin injury to win the 100 metres at the Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead. Gay clocked 10.15 seconds despite a headwind of two metres per second to win easily ahead of former world champion Kim Collins and Marc Burns, and then confirmed he will undergo surgery shortly. "I'm looking forward to … [Read more...] about Gay prepares for surgery after 100m win without Bolt
Gay says he has 9.50 in him; warns he'll be back
Tyson Gay insists he will be back to full fitness to renew his rivalry with Usain Bolt next season The American came out second best at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin in August, claiming silver behind Bolt in the 100m before having to watch from the sidelines as the flying Jamaican smashed the world record in the 200m a few days later. And Gay was denied the chance … [Read more...] about Gay says he has 9.50 in him; warns he'll be back
Caster Semenya is being treated unfairly
In South Africa, an 18-year-old who was recently victorious at the world track and field championships in Berlin has come under heavy scrutiny. The International Amateur Athletic Federation asked that nation's athletic federation to conduct a gender test on the young star, Caster Semenya, whose blistering time of 1:55.45 in the 800 meters bested the field by a remarkable 2.45 … [Read more...] about Caster Semenya is being treated unfairly
Michael Johnson says Gay needs fast start or the race is over at 10m
By Gary Smith, World-Track BERLIN -- American sprint legend Michael Johnson believes Tyson Gay must get a fast start when he clashes with Usain Bolt over the 100 metres or the race will be over within a few metres. Johnson, the current 400m world record holder who held the previous 200m world mbest, before losing it to Bolt last year, says even a fast finisher like Gay would … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson says Gay needs fast start or the race is over at 10m
Maurice Greene: "No one knows how fast Usain Bolt can actually go"
By Gary Smith, World-Track BERLIN -- Former 100 metres world record holder Maurice Greene believes Usain Bolt has not yet reached his full potential, and backs the Jamaican sprint sensation to develop as he learns to race over the distance. Bolt, who currently holds the world record in both the 100m and 200m, was phenomenal throughout the entire season last year - particularly … [Read more...] about Maurice Greene: "No one knows how fast Usain Bolt can actually go"
Chambers withdraws from 200m at UK trials
By Glen Andrews (Sporting Actions), World-Track BIRMINGHAM, England — Dwain Chambers pulled out of the 200m at the Aviva World Trials and UK Championships on Sunday. Chambers was hoping to book a place on the British team in both the 100m and 200m for the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Berlin in August. He was defeated by Simeon Williamson in the 100m on Saturday … [Read more...] about Chambers withdraws from 200m at UK trials
Rawlinson wins in comeback race, Idowu beats Evora in Spain
By Symone Goss, World-Track MALAGA -- In only her first 400m hurdles race of season Australian two-time world champion Jana Rawlinson returned to competition with boosting victory, after fighting off what she described as "the strongest winds I've ever raced in." Rawlinson, who has been sidelined by injures for over a year won her specialty in 55.67seconds at a … [Read more...] about Rawlinson wins in comeback race, Idowu beats Evora in Spain
Inside Track: USA Outdoor Championship preview formchart
All of the top track and field athletes in America will descend upon Eugene, Oregon this week with one goal in mind: Earning a spot on the national team and a trip to the World Championships in Berlin this August. To do so, athletes must finish in the top three in their respective events at the USA Outdoor Championships, which begin on Thursday at historic Hayward Field and … [Read more...] about Inside Track: USA Outdoor Championship preview formchart
Bolt expects tough 200m at World Championships
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Usain Bolt is targeting another sprint double at the upcoming World Championships in Berlin, but admits that winning the 200 meters will be the tougher of his two tasks. Bolt attempts to become the first Olympic and World Championship’s double sprint champion. He is aware that American Tyson Gay will be gunning to defend his title, but said he … [Read more...] about Bolt expects tough 200m at World Championships
Friedrich, Vlasic confirmed for another battle in Paris
PARIS -- The curtain has fallen at the ISTAF meeting in Berlin, the first stage of the Golden League, contested on Sunday 14th June and stage is now set for the Meeting AREVA. In Berlin, one of the high points of the meeting was the women’s high jump competition, at the peak of which was a duel between the German Ariane Friedrich and the Croatian Blanka Vlasic.....READ MORE … [Read more...] about Friedrich, Vlasic confirmed for another battle in Paris