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Rawlinson makes Olympic sacrifice

January 7, 2010

Rawlinson won her second world title in Japan in 2007Australia's double world 400m hurdles champion Jana Rawlinson has had her breast implants removed to improve her chances of winning 2012 ...

Concern over 2012 drug searches

January 5, 2010

Work is continuing on the 2012 Olympic Stadium in LondonAthletes' representatives have warned that random drugs searches in the Olympic Village at London 2012 would be "utterly disastrous".British Olympic Association ...

Ennis in strong Birmingham field

January 5, 2010

Aviva Grand PrixVenue: National Indoor Arena, Birmingham Date: 20 February Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC Sport websiteEnnis came third in the voting for BBC Sports Personality ...

US relay teams suffer medal blow

December 20, 2009

Jones (far right) initially lied about her steroid useSeven US runners have lost a preliminary ruling in their bid to keep Olympic relay medals taken away after Marion Jones was ...

UKA ups Euro qualifying standards

December 16, 2009

Ennis celebrates her gold in BerlinUK Athletics has announced tougher qualifying marks for the European Championships, with athletes having to match the World Championship targets.The standards for next summer's event ...

Yelling wins but Farah collapses

December 16, 2009

Farah collapses as he crosses lineHayley Yelling caused a major upset to win the women's European Cross Country Championships, but Mo Farah collapsed after coming second in the men's race.Former ...

Bolt claims Overseas award again

December 16, 2009

Bolt wins Overseas Personality Of The Year (UK users only)Usain Bolt has won the Overseas award for the second year running at the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of Year show.The ...

Cullen carries Irish Euro hopes

December 13, 2009

European Cross Country ChampionshipVenue: Santry Park, Dublin Date: Sunday, 13 December Coverage: BBC Red Button 1000-1310 and 1400-1500; BBC 2 1300-1400; All on BBC Sport website (UK only)Mary Cullen ...

Thanou denied Jones’ gold

December 11, 2009

Tanya Lawrence (left) and Katerina Thanou (right) with Jones (centre) Katerina Thanou has been denied Marion Jones' 100m gold medal from the Sydney Olympics in 2000 by the International Olympic ...

Marathon victors return to London

December 3, 2009

Video - Wanjiru sets London Marathon recordSammy Wanjiru and Irina Mikitenko will defend their men's and women's London Marathon titles next year.The Kenyan and German have confirmed their entry for ...