Athletics


Vern Gambetta joins line up for IFAC 2011

By Emily Goddard

vern_gambetta_20-06-11October 2 - Vern Gambetta, often considered as the founding father of 'Functional Sports Training', has been announced as a keynote speaker as part of this year's high calibre line up at the International Festival of Athletics Coaching (IFAC) 2011.

Olympic champions to lead London 2017 Athletes Commission

By Duncan Mackay

Denise_Lewis_with_Sebastian_Coe_at_unveiling_of_Olympic_torchOctober 1 - Olympic champions Denise Lewis and Jason Gardener have been chosen to head an Athletes Commission set-up to advise and support London's bid to host the 2017 World Athletics Championships, which is being headed by Sebatian Coe, it has been announced on the eve of a crucial visit from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Former Duke coach wins humanitarian award

By David Gold

Al_Buehler_03-08-11October 1 - Al Buehler, the former Duke University track and field coach, has been named as the winner of the 2011 Jackie Robinson Humanitarian Award from the United States Sports Academy, in recognition of his 56-year service to athletes both on and off the track.