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Amputee runner wins America's top award

April 14 - American ultramarathoner and lower-leg amputee Amy Palmiero-Winters (pictured) was tonight recognised for her athletic achievements, contributions to society and embodiment of the ideals of amateurism when she was named the winner of the 2009 AAU Sullivan Award as the nation's top amateur athlete.










Sofia bid for 2016 Youth Olympics scrapped

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

April 13 - A proposed bid from Sofia to host the 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games has been dropped after Bulgaria admitted that it could not fulfill the conditions set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).



IAAF unveil new streamlined programme for Daegu

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

April 13 - A new streamlined timetable for next year's World Championships in Daegu which could be the blueprint for the one used at the London 2012 Olympics was unveiled today by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).