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Semenya announces June return
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
The world 800m champion Caster Semenya has confirmed she will return to competitive action on 24 June in Spain.
Semenya's law firm threatens action
Friday, 2 April 2010
The legal firm representing Caster Semenya has threatened to take legal action to get the world 800m champion back into action on the South African track and field circuit.
Halsall goes back-to-back in retaining crown
Thursday, 1 April 2010
World Championship silver medallist Fran Halsall experienced an intense few minutes which saw her retain her 100 metres freestyle title before making a hasty return to the pool to qualify for the 100m butterfly final at the British Gas Swimming Championships in Sheffield last night.
Adlington eases into final as Jackson suffers
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington eased into the final of the 800metres freestyle as she dominated the event on the third morning of the British Gas Swimming Championships here yesterday.
Semenya carries fight to IAAF as she hits out at delays
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
South African claims her human rights have been abused over gender tests
Yamauchi rules New York with record run
Monday, 22 March 2010
Mara Yamauchi was in record-breaking form in New York yesterday, boosting her preparations for the Virgin London Marathon on 25 April with a course-record win in the New York City Half-Marathon.
Yamauchi eager to test her core strength in Big Apple
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Injury and despair at missing showpiece may be blessing in disguise in long run
2015 event would be 'fantastic' for London
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Holding the 2015 World Athletics Championships in London would be a "fantastic legacy" for the Olympic Stadium, according to UK Athletics.
London on 2015 shortlist for World Championships
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
London is on a shortlist of three to host the 2015 World Athletics Championships with the Olympic Stadium, currently under construction in Stratford, at the centre of the bid.
Tamgho targets Edwards record after Doha victory
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
It was in Turin 12 months ago that Teddy Tamgho first made himself known to Jonathan Edwards.
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