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British athletes sample Kenya's success

BBC Radio 5 live's Mike Costello spends time with top GB distance runners in their 'monastic' Kenyan training camp


Steele targets London 2012 medal

Great Britain 400m runner Andrew Steele, from Didsbury, says he is targeting a medal at London 2012 after recovering from illness.


Jamaica 'could sweep' 100m at 2012

Asafa Powell predicts a Jamaican clean sweep of the 100m medals at London 2012 after winning the US Open 50m.


Farah helps GB to Glasgow victory

Mo Farah begins Olympic year with victory in the 1500m as Great Britain win the indoor Aviva International Match in Glasgow.


Ennis 'driven by Worlds failure'

Jessica Ennis's failure at the World Championships in Daegu is driving her quest for a gold medal at London 2012, according to her coach.


Drug cheats expected at London 2012

IOC president Jacques Rogge expects some athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs at the London Olympics.


Bekele ban lifted after apology

Mo Farah's Olympic rival Kenenisa Bekele has his suspension lifted by Ethiopia's athletics governing body.


Hazel turns to local sponsorship

GB heptathlete Louise Hazel turns to local sponsors to keep her Olympic dream alive following lottery funding cut.


Lemoncello eyes Olympic 10,000m

Marathon runner Andrew Lemoncello aims to resurrect his Olympic dream by competing in the 10,000 metres at London 2012.


Bleasdale sets new British record

Pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale smashes her own British indoor record and moves to second on the all-time world list with a clearance of 4.87m in Lyon.


London Marathon defence for Mutai

London Marathon record-holder Emmanuel Mutai will defend his title on 22 April in a field featuring world record-holder Patrick Makau.


Wilson loses four-year ban appeal

British sprinter Bernice Wilson's four-year suspension is upheld after she loses her appeal against a doping ban.


Triple jumper Evora out of Games

Reigning Olympic triple jump champion Nelson Evora rules himself out of London 2012 after suffering a stress fracture of his shin.



 



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