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
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Allyson Felix set a new personal best of 21.69 to win U.S. trials
EUGENE, Ore. -- Allyson Felix set a new personal best of 21.69 to win the women's 200m at the U.S. Olympic trials to pick the team for the London Games on Saturday. The two-time world champion flashed off the corner and took the lead into the straightaway to batter a very strong field to become the third fastest American ever over the dis "I am so happy to be on this … [Read more...] about Allyson Felix set a new personal best of 21.69 to win U.S. trials
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
Yohan Blake leads 100m qualifiers, Bolt, Powell in also
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Sporting Alert) -- World champion Yohan Blake leads the list of high-profiled sprinters heading into the semi-finals of the men's 100 metres dash at the Jamaica National Championships on Thursday. Blake posted 10.00 seconds to win his heat over young star Kemar Bailey-Cole, who ran 10.12 secs for second and former national champion Oshane Bailey, who took … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake leads 100m qualifiers, Bolt, Powell in also
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
Justin Gatlin runs impressive 9.90 in heats at U.S. trials
EUGENE, Oregon (Sporting Alert) -– Justin Gatlin was the fastest qualifier from the heats in the men's 100 metres at the U.S. Olympic Games trials at Hayward Field on Saturday. The 2004 Olympic Games champion clocked 9.90 seconds to win his heat in the quickest time on the evening and defeated World Indoor finalist Trell Kimmons (10.11). Also moving into the semis is … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin runs impressive 9.90 in heats at U.S. trials
Tyson Gay clocks 10.00 to win B race in New York
NEW YORK -- American sprinter Tyson Gay opened his season with an impressive 10.00 seconds performance to win the "B" race of the men's 100 metres dash at the adidas Grand Prix - an IAAF Diamond League meeting in New York on Saturday. Gay, who has been bothered by injuries, which forced him to do hip surgery last season, ran his time in a -1.5 m/s headwind. The … [Read more...] about Tyson Gay clocks 10.00 to win B race in New York
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
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
Rome Diamond League Meeting Live on Universal Sports.com
ROME (Sporting Alert) -- A Fully charged Usain Bolt will look to shake off the slow performance in his last outing when he takes on a strong field at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Rome on Thursday. The Diamond League Meeting Will Be Live on Universal Sports.com Bolt, the fastest in the world this season with a time of 9.82 seconds, could only posted a time of 10.04 … [Read more...] about Rome Diamond League Meeting Live on Universal Sports.com
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
Usain Bolt disappointed with 10.04 time in Ostrava
Ostrava, Czech Republic -- Double World record holder Usain Bolt won the men's 100m dash, but his time was less than impressive at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting on Friday (May 25). The Jamaican who leads the world with time of 9.82 seconds, fell asleep in the blocks and had to play catch-up in the latter parts of the race. In the end he stopped the clock at 10.04 seconds … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt disappointed with 10.04 time in Ostrava
Usain Bolt targets 9.7s at Ostrava Golden Spike meeting
Olympic sprint double champion Usain Bolt will make his first appearance away from home this season when he competes at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting on Friday (May 25). The meeting, entering its 51st staging, is a part of the IAAF World Challenge series and will be held in the Czech Republic. Bolt, the world-leading over 100-metres, at 9.82 seconds, will look to … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt targets 9.7s at Ostrava Golden Spike meeting
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
Justin Gatlin fires back at Bolt and Blake
DOHA -- American sprinter Justin Gatlin returned to top form with a sizzling run in Doha and then took a dig at his Jamaican rivals Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake on Friday. Gatlin, who recently returned from a four year ban - clocked 9.87 seconds to win the 100 metres dash at the Doha Diamond League meeting - a time which is the third fastest in the world this year. Only … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin fires back at Bolt and Blake
Diamond League series start in Doha
Doha, Qatar - - A number of high-profiled athletes will make their appearances when the opening Samsung Diamond League meeting kicks-off in Doha on Friday. Amongst the super stars down to compete are Jamaicans Asafa Powell, Veronica Campbell-Brown, Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce and Kerron Stewart, Americans Justin Gatlin, Allyson Felix and Walter Dix, Kenya's David Rudisha as well … [Read more...] about Diamond League series start in Doha
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