LONDON (Sporting Alert) -- Defending champion Usain Bolt cruised into the semifinals of the men's 100 metros dash the London 2012 Olympic Games on Saturday morning. Bolt, the champion from the Beijing Games, and world record holder in the event, strolled home to a relaxed 10.09 seconds to win his heat, following a huge roar from the large crowd inside the Olympic … [Read more...] about Bolt at ease, Ryan Bailey fastest in 100m heat, at 9.88
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Video Dwain Chambers winning the men's 60m dash in Doha
Great Britain’s Dwain Chambers rocketed to the gold medal in 6.48seconds to win the men’s 60m dash at the World Indoor Championships. Chambers’ time is the fastest in the world this season and he got home ahead of American Mike Rogers and Daniel Bailey of Antigua who finished third. But it was all about one man, Chambers, who got off to a rocket of a start and powered away … [Read more...] about Video Dwain Chambers winning the men's 60m dash in Doha
Chambers sizzled to 6.51secs in 60m semis; Lolo just made it
Great Britain's Dwain Chambers again looked impressive when winning his semi-final heat of the men's 60m dash at the World Indoor Championships. Chambers, one of the favourites to win the event, clocked a sizzling 6.51seconds to qualify easily for the final race later this evening. Jamaica's Nesta Carter, a member of the Jamaican 4x100m Olympic relay gold medal winning … [Read more...] about Chambers sizzled to 6.51secs in 60m semis; Lolo just made it
World Indoor 60 favourite Ivory Williams tests positive for marijuana
American world indoor 60m favourite Ivory Williams has withdrawn from this weekend's IAAF championships because of a positive test for marijuana, his manager said on Wednesday. "He had a marijuana positive," Ray Flynn said in a telephone call from the United States. "To the best of my knowledge it was at the US championships," Flynn added. The stigma around marijuana … [Read more...] about World Indoor 60 favourite Ivory Williams tests positive for marijuana
IAAF World Indoor Men's Events Preview
This preview of the men's events at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Doha, Qatar (12-14 March) is based on entry information received by the IAAF but before the official start lists have been decided. In a wide open event USA's former World Junior 100m champion Ivory Williams is among the lead medal contenders following his world season leading 6.49 sec to secure the … [Read more...] about IAAF World Indoor Men's Events Preview
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
Dwain Chambers, Phillips Idowu, Jessica Ennis to lead Britain's World Indoor team
Charles van Commenee has named a 38-strong British team for next month's World Indoor Championships in Doha. Although no medal target has been announced, two years ago Britain won five medals – one gold and four silvers – and the head coach is expected to demand a similar haul this year, depending on whether established athletes such as the defending world indoor champion … [Read more...] about Dwain Chambers, Phillips Idowu, Jessica Ennis to lead Britain's World Indoor team
Dwain Chambers Runs World-Leading 60m Time Sheffield
European champion Dwain Chambers ran the fastest 60 meters this year at the British trials Saturday to qualify for the world indoor championships. Chambers, who won silver at the world indoors two years ago, clocked 6.50 seconds in Sheffield as he prepares for next month's event in Doha, Qatar. The 31-year-old Chambers says he is more relaxed as memories fade of his two-year … [Read more...] about Dwain Chambers Runs World-Leading 60m Time Sheffield
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
Chambers eyes sprint double place for Berlin
By Glen Andrews (Sporting Actions), World-Track BIRMINGHAM, England — Great Britain sprinter Dwain Chambers has is sights set on racing in both the 100m and 200m at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin next month. Chambers, who started his quest by easily winning his heat of the 100m dash at the Aviva World Trials and UK Championships on Friday, at 10.20seconds, … [Read more...] about Chambers eyes sprint double place for Berlin
Chambers says he can beat Bolt if he improves stride length
By Glen Andrews, World-Track LONDON -- Dwain Chambers says if he is to defeat world record holder Usain Bolt over the 100 metres he will have to improve on his stride length. After closely accessing the blueprint of the Jamaican who experts say covers the distance win 41 strides, Chambers now thinks there are some technicalities in which he must improve. "Ill give … [Read more...] about Chambers says he can beat Bolt if he improves stride length
Chambers completes sprint double in Portugal
LEIRIA, Portugal -- Dwain Chambers won the 200m on Sunday to complete the men's sprint double at the European Team Championship in Portugal. Chambers, a late replacement for the injured Rikki Fifton, clocked 20.55seconds to take the half-lap, adding the 10.07secs he ran the win the 100m on Saturday.....READ MORE … [Read more...] about Chambers completes sprint double in Portugal
Van Commenee says Chambers adding pressure trying to catch Bolt
LEIRIA, Portugal -- Great Britain's athletics head Charles van Commenee says if Dwain Chambers, the fastest man in European wants to put continues pressure on himself with claims that he can beat the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, it is alright with him. But even with the most unfavourable conditions and sluggish starts, Bolt is still miles away from what Chambers has … [Read more...] about Van Commenee says Chambers adding pressure trying to catch Bolt
Chambers in British team for European Team Champs
By Glen Andrews, (Sporting Action), World-Track LONDON -- Disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers has been named in the Great Britain team for next week's European Team Championships in Leira, Portugal. The 31-year-old has been selected to the run the 100-metres, but will not be apart of the 4x100m sprint relay setup. Chambers received a called up after showing impressive form this … [Read more...] about Chambers in British team for European Team Champs
Chambers, Stewart win 100m titles in Paris
By Mellissa Henry, AAP, World-Track PARIS -- Great British and European number one sprinter this season, Dwain Chambers and Jamaica's Kerron Stewart registered 100-metres wins in cold conditions at the Alma Athletics meeting in Montreuil - Eastern Paris, on Thursday. Chambers, the disgrace sprinter for using a banned substance in 2003, ran home in 10.17 seconds to win at the … [Read more...] about Chambers, Stewart win 100m titles in Paris
Chambers withdrawal from Geneva meet leaves organisers upset
Great Britain's Dwain Chambers has withdrawn from the short sprints at a small Atletica meeting in Geneva this weekend, a move that has angered the meeting organisers. Chambers has been struggling to fine high quality meets to prepare for the World Championships in Berlin in August, after being snubbed by several organisers in Europe for his use of drugs which saw him receiving … [Read more...] about Chambers withdrawal from Geneva meet leaves organisers upset
Chambers wins sprint double in Greece
Jessica Moses for World-Track KALAMATA, Greece -- Great Britain's Dwain Chambers recorded a season's best to win the 100-metres dash, as he sealed a sprint double at the low-key Papaflessia athletics meeting on Saturday. Chambers, the European Indoor 60m champion and record holder clocked a European 2009 best of 10.06 seconds to win the race, as continues his preparation for … [Read more...] about Chambers wins sprint double in Greece
Chambers set for Greek appearance
Dwain Chambers will open his European season earlier than expected on Saturday in Greece. Chambers was due to have his first outing in Germany next week but will now compete at the Papaflesia international meeting in Kalamata. The 31-year-old will defend his 100m title in Greece as he prepares for the World Championships in August.....READ MORE … [Read more...] about Chambers set for Greek appearance