Athletics










Tone of friendship set for Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham

By Mike Rowbottom

Liu Xiang_with_Chinese_flag_Daegu_2011February 17 - China's Liu Xiang (pictured left), who appeared on the brink of regaining the world 110 metres hurdles title in Daegu last year until he was knocked out of stride by world record holder Dayron Robles (pictured below), has set the sporting tone for their indoor meeting in tomorrow's Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham by saying that he did not think the Cuban had been at fault.


Chambers beginning to dream of London 2012, he admits

By Mike Rowbottom

Dwain Chambers_Sheffield_February_12_2012February 12 - Dwain Chambers, who earned a place in Britain's team for next month's IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul by winning the 60 metres gold today at the Aviva Indoor UK Trials and Championships in Sheffield, has said he is prepared to take up his chance of appearing at the London 2012 Games if the British Olympic Association's (BOA) bylaw is overturned next month.

McFarlane appointed to key sprint role for London 2012

By Mike Rowbottom

Mike McFarlane_standing_by_trackFebruary 9 - Mike McFarlane (pictured), the former Olympic 100 metres finalist and Commonwealth 200m gold medallist, has today been appointed as assistant coach to the British women's 4x100m relay squad ahead of their London 2012 preparations.


Ed Warner named as London 2017 chairman

By Tom Degun

ed warner_09-02-12February 9 - UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner (pictured) has been appointed as head of the Organising Committee for the 2017 International Association of Athletics Federations Championships (IAAF) World Championshps in London by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Mayor of London's office.