'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......

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......

Olsson admires 'ideal' Edwards

Sweden's Christian Olsson still thinks he can learn a few things from the man he has succeeded as world triple jump champion.Olsson won the gold with a leap of 17.72 metres on the same day his......

Edwards pulls out of triple jump final

Defending champion Jonathan Edwards withdrew from the world men's triple jump final midway through the event in Paris on Monday.Edwards, 37, the Olympic gold medallist and world record holder, had......