Tag: London 2012
London 2012: 5 weightlifters suspended retests
Five weightlifters, including two Olympic champions, have been provisionally suspended after retests of their samples from the 2012 London Olympics…
The Olympics As A Metaphor
By Tayo Ogunbiyi “I declare open the Games of London celebrating the 30th Olympiad of the modern era”. With these…
I Can’t Be Beaten In 100m —Bolt
Usain Bolt insisted “this is my time” ahead of his bid to become the first man to win back-to-back Olympic…
Bolt Orders For Special Bed
Usain Bolt is sleeping in a specially designed orthopaedic bed at his training base in Birmingham to ensure he does…
D’Tigers In Do Or Die Tie
Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers have the last chance in their quest for a London 2012 ticket today, when they…
Eaton Breaks Decathen World Record
Ashton Eaton set a new decathlon world record as he eased to victory at the United States Olympic trials. With…
Felix Faces Dilemma Over Sprint Double
Allyson Felix will leave the decision over which events she runs at the US Olympic Trials to her coach Bob…
‘It’ll Be Honour To Play For Britain’
Sunderland striker, Fraizer Campbell, admits he would be honoured to receive a Great Britain call-up for this summer’s Olympics. While…
AFN In The Dark Over Olympic Games’ Funds
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Solomon Ogba, has disclosed that the federation has not been informed about…