Russian athlete stripped of 2012 Olympic gold

'Following AIU charges based on LIMS data, Russian athlete Natalia Antyukh has been banned for the use of a Prohibited Substance/Method. DQ results from 15 July 2012 until 29 June 2013.'  ......

Merritt wins as world champions triumph in Stockholm

American LaShawn Merritt eased to victory in the 400 metres as one of several newly-crowned world champions to shine at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting on Thursday. Fresh from his success in......

World Athletics: The major 'upsets' in Moscow

Upsets are synonymous with every major international sporting event. The just-concluded 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships was no different. While the big ticket events went on expected lines,......

India's lone woman high jumper crashes out

India's Sahana Kumari got knocked out of the women's high jump at the Olympic Games after clearing 1.80m and finishing at joint 15th in the Group B of the qualifying competition on Thursday.......