Chris Thompson and Stephanie Davis timed their runs perfectly to break away and win the Great Britain marathon trials and punched their tickets to the Tokyo Olympics in Japan later this summer. Both winners set respective personal bests en route to securing victory. Great Britain Marathon Trials Summary Thompson wins men race with 2:10:50Davis takes the women's race in a … [Read more...] about Thompson, Davis Win Great Britain Marathon Trials: Results
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Mo Farah Says US President Donald Trump “Made me an Alien”
MIAMI -- Great Britain and global long distance superstar Mo Farah says he's worried about the effect of the travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump. Farah, who has lived in the United States with his family for the past six years, is a British citizen who was born in Somalia and currently in Ethiopia preparing for the upcoming track and field season. He is … [Read more...] about Mo Farah Says US President Donald Trump “Made me an Alien”
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
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Great Britain's World triple jump gold medal winner Phillips Idowu has withdrawn from the World Indoor Championships in Doha later this week.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
Baddeley and Donohue win mile runs At Armory Center
Andy Baddeley of Great Britain and Erin Donohue of the USA ran to solid victories in the mile at the 15th New Balance Games at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York on Saturday (23). Baddeley, the 2008 winner of Oslo’s Dream Mile, clocked 3:55.64, an indoor personal best for the 27-year-old. Donohue clocked 4:28.92, also an indoor career best. In the men’s race, … [Read more...] about Baddeley and Donohue win mile runs At Armory Center
Lebid and Farah rematch set for New Year's eve at BOclassic
Mo Farah of Great Britain and Ukraine's Sergiy Lebid, the silver and bronze medallists at Sunday’s European XC championships will have a rematch up at the 35th edition of the BOclassic on New Year’s eve. In the women’s race, Aniko Kalovics, the 2006 winner will be racing in Bolzano. The 35th edition of the BOclassic will be celebrated this New Year's Eve run with Lebid and … [Read more...] about Lebid and Farah rematch set for New Year's eve at BOclassic
Report: Kelly Sotherton set to snub Commonwealth Games
LONDON – Organizers of next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India have been hit with another blow following the news that Kelly Sotherton will not defend her heptathlon title. Sotherton, who won the title when Australia hosted the last Games in Melbourne in 2006, has decided that the timing of the meeting would not suit her. The Games are due to open on October 3 and … [Read more...] about Report: Kelly Sotherton set to snub Commonwealth Games
Bolt's agent big winner in Berlin
It seems like everything and everyone rises to the top once they are associated with Usain Bolt, and the sprinter's agent Ricky Simms is not immune. Simms, who is also a director at Pace Sports Management in the United Kingston, represents athletes who won five gold medals and two bronze medals at the recently concluded World Championships in Berlin, Germany, spikesmag.com … [Read more...] about Bolt's agent big winner in Berlin
Injured Nicola Sanders out of European Team Championships
LONDON -- Nicola Sanders, a silver medal winner at the World championship is the latest athlete forced to withdraw from the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland team for this weekend's European Team Championships in Portugal. Sanders, who was scheduled to take part in the 4x400 metres relay, suffered an ankle injury in training and has been ruled out. She joins Montell … [Read more...] about Injured Nicola Sanders out of European Team Championships
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