Aries Merritt is now aiming to reach Mars after joining the stars Aries Merritt is now aiming to reach Mars after joining the stars

The American 110m hurdle world record holder and Olympic gold medallist has plenty of other targets in his sightsWe are sat on the edge of Aries Merritt's king-sized bed, dissecting the race in which he set the 110m hurdles world record with a Wii U controller and a BBC clip he has found on YouTube."My start was awful," he says. "I flew way too high over the last hurdle because I...

May 17, 2013, 14:22
Oscar Pistorius, who awaits trial for murder, will not compete this year confirms agent Oscar Pistorius, who awaits trial for murder, will not compete this year confirms agent

Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, despite receiving a number of meeting invitations, his agent has confirmed.

May 20, 2013, 15:28
The long, hard climb to the high ground for Dwain Chambers The long, hard climb to the high ground for Dwain Chambers

Clouds circulate over the top of Mont Blanc, the sun occasionally peeking through and briefly revealing the vista of France’s highest peak. Running off the northern slopes is Mer de Glace, the country’s largest glacier, a seven-kilometre long, 200-metre deep natural wonder of snow and ice. With the seasons in transition and the temperature rising, avalanches regularly fall either side of...

May 20, 2013, 21:29
Oscar Pistorius confirms he will not compete in athletics this year Oscar Pistorius confirms he will not compete in athletics this year

• Paralympian says he is 'not mentally ready' to return to track• South African is awaiting trial for Reeva Steenkamp murderOscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder despite receiving a number of meeting invitations, his agent has said.Peet van Zyl said the 26-year-old South African was not mentally ready to return to the track. The six-times Paralympic...

May 20, 2013, 15:17
Jessica Ennis to open her 2013 season at event in Edinburgh Jessica Ennis to open her 2013 season at event in Edinburgh

• Olympic heptathlon champion to compete for Trafford FC• Meet will be first outdoor appearance since London 2012Jessica Ennis, the Olympic heptathlon champion, will open her 2013 season by competing in the UK Women's Athletic League Premier Division meet next month at Edinburgh's Meadowbank Sports Centre.The appearance will mark her first outdoor competition since her victory at the London...

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Paralympic gold medallist Oliveira motivated by Pistorius blade row Paralympic gold medallist Oliveira motivated by Pistorius blade row

Alan Oliveira spurred on by London Paralympics dispute with Oscar Pistorius but Brazilian insists it is now forgottenAlan Oliveira speaks candidly when asked about Oscar Pistorius, the man who described the Brazilian's victory over 200m at the London Paralympics as "unfair" and "ridiculous". "He tried to take all the shine off my gold medal, but it didn't work," says...

May 18, 2013, 21:00
Bolt připravil Diamantovou ligu o sponzora. Přesto zůstává jejím tahounem Bolt připravil Diamantovou ligu o sponzora. Přesto zůstává jejím tahounem

Mítink, kde nezávodí Usain Bolt, jako by nebyl. Jamajský rekordman je hlavním sponzorským i diváckým tahounem. Sází na něj i Diamantová liga, která startuje o víkendu v Číně. Češi budou spoléhat na oštěpaře Vítězslava Veselého a překážkářku Zuzanu Hejnovou.

May 17, 2013, 11:00
Kladivář Melich má formu, opět vylepšil letošní světové maximum Kladivář Melich má formu, opět vylepšil letošní světové maximum

Kladno - Kladivář Lukáš Melich hodil na atletické extralize družstev v Kladně 79,19 metru. O 19 centimetrů tak závodník pražské Dukly vylepšil vlastní nejlepší letošní výkon na světě z mítinku v Tokiu.

May 18, 2013, 10:07
Skvělá Hejnová triumfovala na Diamantové lize a kraluje tabulkám Skvělá Hejnová triumfovala na Diamantové lize a kraluje tabulkám

Šanghaj - Atletka Zuzana Hejnová zvítězila na druhém mítinku Diamantové ligy v Šanghaji v běhu na 400 metrů překážek v nejlepším světovém výkonu roku 53,79 sekundy.

May 18, 2013, 12:22
Hejnová vyhrála na Diamantové lize v Šanghaji, oštěpař Veselý byl druhý Hejnová vyhrála na Diamantové lize v Šanghaji, oštěpař Veselý byl druhý

Atletka Zuzana Hejnová zvítězila na druhém mítinku Diamantové ligy v Šanghaji v běhu na 400 metrů překážek v nejlepším světovém výkonu roku 53,79 sekundy. Bronzová olympijská medailistka z Londýna odolala ve finiši útoku Rumunky Angely Morosanuové, kterou porazila o šest setin.

May 18, 2013, 12:17