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France ban London 2012 gold medal hope for six months

By Mike Rowbottom

Teddy Tamgho_with_French_flagDecember 21 - Teddy Tamgho (pictured), France's world indoor record holder at the triple jump, has been banned for six months by the French Athletics Federation (FFA), with a further six suspended, after an altercation at a training camp in October.



Xander Alari-Williams targets London 2012 berth

By David Gold

club swimmerDecember 20 - Xander Alari-Williams may be a name unfamiliar to all but the most avid swimming fans but he harbours hopes of making it to the London 2012 Olympic Games and could be the next big British sensation.

Martin Stamper named GB taekwondo Athlete of the Year

By Tom Degun

Martin Stamper_fights_in_redDecember 20 - Martin Stamper (pictured right) has received a boost heading into the London 2012 Olympics after being named as the GB taekwondo Athlete of the Year following a stellar 12 months that has seen him lose just twice in 29 fights.

Coe and Bubka take up new IAAF posts

By Mike Rowbottom

Sergey Bubka_with_Sebastian_Coe_Monaco_November_12_2011December 20 - Sebastian Coe and Sergey Bubka, vice-presidents of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and who are expected to be contenders to take over as head of athletics' world governing body in the future, are among the five new chairman appointed to IAAF Commissions.