Volkova storms to steeplechase gold

Russia's Yekaterina Volkova stormed to the world title in the women's 3,000 metres steeplechase on Monday, going one better than in 2005.Volkova looked up at the giant stadium screen and punched......

Powell cuts it fine as big guns advance in 100m

Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay safely negotiated the first heats of the 100 metres on Saturday but former world record holder Asafa Powell had a real scare on the opening day of the world athletics......

Powell sets new world record time for 100m

Asafa Powell cruised to victory in the 100 metres final of the Rieti IAAF Grand Prix in Italy on Sunday after breaking his own world record in his heat. The Jamaican set the record of 9.74 seconds......

Bekele in pantheon of greats

Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele motored away to a third straight 10,000 metres title while only a freeze-frame could separate Veronica Campbell from her 100m rivals on a dramatic night at the World......

Campbell wins chaotic 100m by a whisker

Jamaica's Veronica Campbell won the 100 metres title following a blanket finish to the final and chaotic scenes at the world championships on Monday. Campbell and American defending champion Lauryn......