Olympic preparations intensify with athlete support measures and qualification efforts, while marathon and motorsport competitions showcase global sporting talent.

Usain Bolt aims to achieve a world-record 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m at the London 2012 Olympics, seeking to "amaze" the world with his performances.

UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee maintains confidence that the British team can reach its target of eight medals at the London Olympics despite competitive challenges.

UK Athletics commits to purchasing Olympic tickets to guarantee that athletes' friends and families can attend and support their performances at London 2012.

Emmanuel Mutai prepares to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday despite recovering from typhoid contracted last month, demonstrating determination in his comeback bid.

Marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie abandons his Olympic dream, deciding not to compete in the London 2012 marathon event.

Guernsey's Lee Merrien enters the London Marathon in peak form, targeting qualification for the Olympics through his performance in Sunday's race.

Dai Greene, Olympic 400m hurdles gold medalist, announces his Diamond League season will commence in Rome on May 31, signaling his competitive schedule for the year.

Haile Gebrselassie outpaces Paula Radcliffe in Vienna's "Emperor versus the Queen" half marathon, demonstrating continued elite-level performance.

British motorcycle racing talent threatens to dominate the 2012 MotoGP season, with riders targeting titles in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes alongside the premier MotoGP division.