Lagat eyes 1,500-5,000m double in Beijing

World 1,500 and 5,000 metres champion Bernard Lagat will run the same events in Beijing if he qualifies for the US team in the shorter event. "I'm going to double," the Kenyan-born Lagat told......

Tyson Gay runs second fastest 200m ever

Tyson Gay ran the second fastest 200 metres of all-time, 19.62 seconds, on a wet track at the US championships on Sunday. Only fellow American Michael Johnson's world record of 19.32 seconds at......

US flag-bearer started with African escape

The United States chose former Sudanese refugee Lopez Lomong to carry their flag at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in a move that could embarrass Sudan and its ally China. - Athletes who have......

Wariner, Lagat, Gay headline US team

An experienced athletics team featuring seven current world champions and a host of medals favourites will represent the United States in next month's Beijing Olympics, USA Track & Field announced......