Athletics

London 2012 is the big one, claims rejuvenated Isinbayeva

By Tom Degun in Singapore

August 18 - Russia's pole vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva revealed here today she is ready to return to action following a break from the sport that has lasted almost six months and is targeting three more major championships, including the London 2012 Olympic Games, before retiring for good.

Gay lights up Palace on cold, grey day

By Mike Rowbottom at Crystal Palace

August 13 - Just a week after earning his first victory over Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay followed up tonight by running the world’s fastest 100 metres time this year of 9.78sec - despite cold, damp and grey conditions which were the last thing any sprinter would want.

Powell injury scuppers big three 100m meeting

By Mike Rowbottom in Stockholm

August 4 - A back injury has forced Asafa Powell to make a late withdrawal from the DN Galan Samsung Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Friday (August 6), where he was to have f aced fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt and American Tyson Gay over 100 metres for the first time since last summer’s World Championships.