'Stars align' for American Taylor to claim second Olympic gold

- 'The job is done. I never thought on my first jump that would be the gold medal.' - 'I wanted it so much. It came together, the stars aligned.' IMAGE: Christian Taylor competes in the men's......

5 men to watch out for at World Athletics Championships

Justin Gatlin will run for the United States in Beijing. Gatlin last tasted defeat over 100m in September 2013 and over 200 in May of the same year. Since then he is unbeaten in 27 races over both......

Gatlin storms to 9.74 seconds 100m lifetime best

Race winner Justin Gatlin of the United States embraces Femi Ogunode of Qatar after the Men's 100m during the Doha IAAF Diamond League. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images Justin Gatlin blasted......

Triple jumper Tamgho ruled out of world c'ships

French triple jumper Teddy Tamgho has pulled out of the athletics world championships with an ankle injury, the French federation said on Tuesday. Tamgho, the world indoor champion, needs surgery......

Olsson motivated by rare defeat

World triple jump champion Christian Olsson believes his shock defeat in Stockholm last week has lifted pressure on him at the Athens Olympics.Olsson, who had racked up 29 consecutive victories in......