With only one Russian athlete in the fray, Americans eye bumper medals haul

IMAGE: Darya Klishina of Russia warms up before the long jump. Photograph: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images. The United States is expected to run away with the athletics competition in Rio, taking......

In the absence of Russians, Suhr, Lavillenie vault to indoor world glory

IMAGE: United States's Jennifer Suhr competes in the Women's Pole Vault Final during the IAAF World Indoor Championships at Oregon. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images. Pole vaulters Renaud......

World Indoors: No Russians, no stars, no buzz

IMAGE: USA's Marquis Dendy, centre, speaks at a press conference ahead of the IAAF World Indoor Championships. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images. With no Russians, few stars and the......

Gatlin sends Bolt a warning after winning 200m in 19.57 at US trials

Justin Gatlin (centre) crosses the finish line to win the 200 metres. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images Controversial Justin Gatlin set the stage for a World Championship showdown with......

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Usain Bolt (centre) of Jamaica crosses the finish line to win the 200m. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters A baffled Usain Bolt ran his worst turn ever as he barely won the 200 metres at the......