Russian heptathlete Chernova ruled out of world championships

Russian heptathlete Tatyana Chernova will not be able to defend her world title next month in Moscow because of injury.Chernova was the highest profile name missing on Tuesday from the team......

Kaniskina races to 20km walk gold

Olympic and world champion Olga Kaniskina was in a class of her own when she raced to a 20km walk gold medal at the world athletics championships Sunday. The petite 24-year-old Russian surged......

Big three sparkle in 100m

The World Championships 100 metres cast played their parts to perfection on Saturday as Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay took centre stage, backed up by a comedy cameo from Asafa Powell and Dwain Chambers......

Powell cuts it fine as big guns advance in 100m

Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay safely negotiated the first heats of the 100 metres on Saturday but former world record holder Asafa Powell had a real scare on the opening day of the world athletics......