Coe targets doping after winning IAAF presidency
By Nick Mulvenney Sebastian Coe was elected as the new head of international athletics on Wednesday and promised to stand by his campaign pledge to...
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IAAF supressed study of admitted dope cheats – report
World athletics’ governing body (IAAF) has suppressed a 2011 survey that reveals up to one-third of the world’s top competitors admitted using banned performance-enhancing techniques,...
IAAF bans 28 athletes after world champs retests
By Gene Cherry Turning to new technology to uncover previously undetected substances, the IAAF has initiated disciplinary action against 28 athletes after retested samples from...
Coe on attack in doping storm, Bubka wants more transparency
By Martyn Herman The two men bidding to lead world athletics into a new era, Sebastian Coe and Sergey Bubka, offered contrasting reactions on Wednesday...
IAAF denies accusations of widespread doping
By Julian Linden The world governing body for athletics (IAAF) on Tuesday dismissed media reports of widespread doping in the sport. The IAAF said the...
IAAF defends anti-doping record after reports of widespread ‘abnormal’ tests
By Ossian Shine THE head of world athletics vigorously defended the IAAF’s anti-doping record on Monday, as global sporting bodies called for a thorough probe...
Berlin hosting ‘Jewish Olympics’ in stadium Hitler built
By Erik Kirschbaum Seven decades after Adolf Hitler sought to stop Jews from competing in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, more than 2,500 Jewish competitors...
Bolt’s last-gasp withdrawal fuels speculation
By Michael Hann Usain Bolt’s lack of form combined with his late withdrawal from the Jamaican 100 metres national trials on Thursday have raised more...
Salazar again denies doping allegations
American coach Alberto Salazar has provided a lengthy and detailed denial of allegations of doping made by the BBC, which he previously said had adversely...
Farah denies doping, says missed tests ‘simple mistakes’
By Michael Hann Britain’s double Olympic champion Mo Farah has denied ever taking performance-enhancing drugs and said rumours and speculation over his career after the...
Cyprus secured 11 medals in the first day of GSSE
Cyprus has secured eleven medals during the first day of the Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) which started Tuesday in Reykjavik, Iceland....
More than 200 European athletes chose Nicosia for training
More than 200 athletes from Europe chose Nicosia to conduct their training, from January to April 2015 at the facilities of the Pancyprian Gymnastic Association...
Paphos Marathon dedicated to legendary runner
By Bejay Browne THIS year’s Paphos marathon is dedicated to the memory of legendary marathon runner Stelios Kyriakides, and the overall winners will be presented...
Limassol marathon growing in scope
International registrations for the 9th Limassol Marathon, on March 29 along the town’s coastal road, have increased threefold, organising committee chairman Spyros Spyrou said on...
Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and warm glow
By Sam Holden and Michael Hann The Glasgow Commonwealth Games proved to be much more than just ‘Friendly’ as Scottish culture, sport and six-time Olympic...
Wales hurdler Williams ‘devastated’ by doping charge
By Josh Reich Welsh 400m hurdler Rhys Williams is out of the Commonwealth Games after being charged with an anti-doping violation, UK Anti-Doping said on...
Bolt on board for worlds hit by withdrawals
By Mitch Phillips A year after athletics was at the heart of London 2012 the sport’s biennial world championships is in danger of losing its...
Bolt delivers on return to Olympic Stadium
By Mitch Phillips Usain Bolt returned to the scene of his triple Olympic glory and duly delivered for 60,000 camera-flashing fans as he overcame a...
Bolt wants to inspire fans weary of doping
By Mitch Phillips USAIN Bolt rocked his huge frame back into his too-small chair, wrapped his arms behind his head and prepared to deliver his...
Blake ruled out of world 100m title defence – manager
By Kayon Raynor World 100 metres champion Yohan Blake will not defend his title at next month’s World Athletics Championships in Moscow due to a...
