It was Kenya, Botswana, Kenya in the 800m men's race in London on Thursday night, as David Rudisha, Nigel Amos and Timothy Kitum took first, second and third places. Adding icing ... Read more »
Thursday was a day of drama for South Africa at the Olympics, with the men's 4x4 800m relay team first forced out of their heat by a collision, then given a place in the finals, ... Read more »
Bridgette Hartley has won the bronze medal in the final of the women's kayak single 500m race at the 2012 London Olympics. Read more »
Yusuf Ali was almost in tears for Blessing Okagbare after she could not qualify for the final of the event that won her respect in Beijing Olympics where she won Bronze. She came ... Read more »
Olympic Gold and Silver medalists Cameron van der Burgh and Chad Le Clos received a warm welcome when they touched down at OR Tambo international Airport in South Africa. Read more »
The country will be looking to defending Olympic champion Pamela Jelimo and Janet Jepkosgei to increase their medal tally as the two qualified for the women's 800m final. Read more »
Cameroonian olympic officials have asked for help from British police in tracking down seven of their athletes - five boxers, a swimmer and a football player - who disappeared from ... Read more »
Seven Cameroonian athletes, including five boxers, a swimmer and a football player, have disappeared from the Olympic village in east London and are suspected of having left to ... Read more »
Team Nigeria, who were pinning their hopes on runners Selim Nurudeen and Ajoke Odumosu, now have only triple jumper Tosin Oke contending for a medal. Read more »
Taoufik Makhloufi has won gold in the 1500m a day after he was expelled for allegedly "not trying" during his 800m heat. He caused an upset, beating Kenyan champion Asbel Kiprop. Read more »
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