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ANGRY Greg Rutherford told Russian President Vladimir Putin: You cheated me out of prize money. Putin wants to appeal the four-year ban from major sporting events handed down by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford claims he has missed out on prize moneyCredit: PA:Press Association Russia’s flag will be absent at the […] More
MO Farah is making a surprise return to the track and will defend his Olympic 10,000m title in Tokyo. Two years ago, the 36-year-old ended his decorated track career to concentrate full-time on the marathon. Mo Farah will return to the track and defend his Olympic title next yearCredit: PA:Press Association [embedded content] The Londoner […] More
UK ATHLETICS was plunged into its deepest crisis yet as its new chief executive was axed BEFORE taking up her job. Zara Hyde Peters was due to begin work from Sunday, more than a year after predecessor Niels de Vos stepped down. Zara Hyde Peters has been ousted as UK Athletics’ new chief after controversy […] More
VIKKI ORVICE has been honoured posthumously for her services to athletics coverage across the world. SunSport’s respected and much-loved athletics writer tragically died from cancer in February at the age of 56. Vikki Orvice has been honoured for her contribution to athletics coverageCredit: Jim Keogh Husband Ian Ridley received the award on Vikki Orvice’s behalfCredit: […] More
NOT one of the 36 boxing officials from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be used in Tokyo 2020 next year. There were a number of controversial decisions in Brazil, with several judges and referees being sent home as a result. Boxing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will see judges scores displayed after every roundCredit: […] More
MO FARAH’s disgraced former coach Alberto Salazar has lodged an appeal against his four year ban. Salazar was booted from athletics after a lengthy probe by the US anti-doping agency. The decision has put pressure on UK Athletics chiefs despite the resignation of former performance director Neil Black. Mo Farah’s disgraced former coach Alberto Salazar […] More
PARA-ATHLETE Juliana Ngleya Moko collapsed at the World Championships after temperatures soared above 30C in Dubai. Medics were forced to rush to the aid of the runner during the women’s 400m T11 final at the World-Para Athletics Championships after she collapsed amidst the horrendous weather conditions. Juliana Ngleya Moko was taken off the track in […] More
BRIGID KOSGEI has broken Paula Radcliffe’s 16-year long women’s marathon world record. The Kenyan completed the Chicago Marathon in 2:14:04, 1:22 quicker than Radcliffe’s effort of 2:15:25 at the 2003 London Marathon. Brigid Kosgei has set a new world record in the women’s marathonCredit: Reuters Kosegi broke Paula Radcliffe’s record, set at the 2003 London […] More
