Peerless Eaton breaks decathlon world record

Ashton Eaton of the U.S. poses for photographs after winning the men's decathlon and breaking the world record during the 15th IAAF Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing. Photograph:......

Eaton takes decathlon gold to complete dream treble

American Ashton Eaton cemented his position as the world's greatest athlete when he won the world decathlon title on Sunday, completing a spectacular hat-trick having won Olympic gold and broken......

PHOTOS World Athletics: Pearson roars to world 100m hurdles gold

IMAGE: Sally Pearson competes in the women's 100 metres hurdles final. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Australia's Sally Pearson completed one of the great sporting comebacks when she......