Athletics


Helsinki-focused Lewis-Francis urges Gemili to shoot for home Games

By Mike Rowbottom in Helsinki

Mark Lewis-Francis_1_23_JuneJune 25 - Mark Lewis-Francis, who is looking ahead to another significant career relay marker at the European Championships here this week, from Wednesday (June 27) to July 1, believes he made the right decision 12 years ago in choosing to run at the World Junior Championships rather than the Olympics – a choice currently facing emerging 100 metres star Adam Gemili.


Playboy model hopes to be on top again in Helsinki

By Mike Rowbottom 

Ineta Radvia_long_jumpingJune 24 - European long jump champion Ineta Radēviča, who raised eyebrows on the eve of the Athens 2004 Olympics by posing for a Playboy photoshoot dedicated to athletes about to compete at the event, now has a very different focus as she prepares to defend her title in Helsinki before going on to the London 2012 Games.












Diack rings NASDAQ closing bell rung to mark IAAF Centenary

By Mike Rowbottom

Lamine Diack_NASDAQ_11_JuneJune 11 - The closing bell, traditionally rung daily at 4.00pm to signify the end of trading on the NASDAQ exchange in New York City, has been rung by Lamine Diack, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), to mark the year of the IAAF Centenary.