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Latest News articles on athletics at the Olympics
Athletics-Semenya to cut down schedule ahead of Olympics
Caster Semenya, South Africa's former 800 metre women's world champion, will scale back her competitive races this year so that she is in perfect shape for the London Olympics, her agent said on Friday.
Athletics-Farah falls in Boston mile
British 5,000 metres world champion Mo Farah recovered from an opening lap fall to set a personal best while finishing fourth in the featured mile won by Ireland's Ciaran O'Lionaird at the Boston indoor grand prix on Saturday.
Olympics-From heaven to hell, Greek sport in freefall
Peeling paint flakes from Athens' Olympic park.
Athletics: Calling All Athletes! Run The Bank Of America Chicago Marathon For A Cause -- Join The Special Olympics ...
CHICAGO (February 1, 2012) - - Athletes across the country are invited to run this year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon for an incredible cause by joining the Special Olympics Chicago team.
Olympics 2012: Warning over China athletics Leeds camp demo
Police have been told to steel themselves for a possible human rights protest when Leeds hosts China’s 2012 Olympics training camp.
Athletics-Bolt to race in Rome in preparation for Olympics
World record holder Usain Bolt will race over 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on May 31 in preparation for the London Olympics.
Athletics News: Jade Jones ready for Paralympic challenge
TWO weeks after the Olympics, the Paralympics gets underway at the same venue.
Athletics: London Olympics: Helensburgh sailor Luke Patience clinches slot for 2012 Games
SAILOR Luke Patience last night revealed his national pride at becoming the first Scot to be selected for Team GB at this summer’s Olympics.
Athletics: London Olympics: Helensnurgh sailor Luke Patience clinches slot for 2012 Games
SAILOR Luke Patience last night revealed his national pride at becoming the first Scot to be selected for Team GB at this summer’s Olympics.
Athletics: Willis to mark Snell's world record
A sense of duty is pitching New Zealand Olympic hope Nick Willis into the unknown tonight.The 28-year-old from Lower Hutt will have his first race of a hugely-significant year at Cooks Gardens - and he admits to having little idea...