Borzakovskiy: Two-lap czar

Talented but inconsistent, Russia's Yuriy Borzakovskiy snatched the Olympic men's 800 meters title, timing a late surge to the line to perfection, against all expectations.Borzakovskiy, who was......

Yuriy Borzakovskiy wins men's 800m

Russia's Yuriy Borzakovskiy snatched the Olympic men's 800 metres gold medal on Saturday, timing a late surge to the line to perfection.The 23-year-old Russian, who won silver at last year's world......

World Athletics Final - Day 1 results

Men's Long Jump Men's Pole Vault Men's Discus Throw Men's 110m Hurdles Men's 400m Men's 3000m Men's Shot Put Men's 800m Men's 100m Women's High Jump Women's Shot Put Women's 200m Women's 1500m......

Said-Guerni surprises field in 800m

Djabir Sad-Guerni of Algeria staved off a strong challenge from Yuriy Borzakovskiy of Russia to win the men's 800 metres at the World Athletics championships, in Paris on Sunday.The 26-year-old......