Athletics

Onuora shrugs off setbacks to predict a "great" Olympic year

By Mike Rowbottom at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki

Anyika Onuora_23_JuneJune 27 - British sprinter Anyika Onuora, who is preparing to run in the relay at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, which started today and run until  Sunday (July 1), ahead of London 2012, believes she is due "a great year" after a long series of testing setbacks and heartbreaks.

Emerging sprint star Gemili reveals twin sprint goals

By Mike Rowbottom

Dwain Chambers_and_Adam_Gemili_26_JuneJune 26 - Adam Gemili, the 18-year-old Briton who ran the Olympic A qualifying time for the 100 metres earlier this month, has confirmed that he will compete in the event at London Olympics – as well as at the World Junior Championships.

Helsinki-focused Lewis-Francis urges Gemili to shoot for home Games

By Mike Rowbottom in Helsinki

Mark Lewis-Francis_1_23_JuneJune 25 - Mark Lewis-Francis, who is looking ahead to another significant career relay marker at the European Championships here this week, from Wednesday (June 27) to July 1, believes he made the right decision 12 years ago in choosing to run at the World Junior Championships rather than the Olympics – a choice currently facing emerging 100 metres star Adam Gemili.

Playboy model hopes to be on top again in Helsinki

By Mike Rowbottom 

Ineta Radvia_long_jumpingJune 24 - European long jump champion Ineta Radēviča, who raised eyebrows on the eve of the Athens 2004 Olympics by posing for a Playboy photoshoot dedicated to athletes about to compete at the event, now has a very different focus as she prepares to defend her title in Helsinki before going on to the London 2012 Games.