Olympic athletes prepare for London 2012 with ambitious targets while marathon runners gear up for key qualifiers and title defenses.

Usain Bolt aims to set new Olympic records at London 2012, targeting 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m to 'amaze' the world.

UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee expresses confidence that the British team can achieve an ambitious target of eight medals at the London Olympics.

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

Emmanuel Mutai is determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday despite recovering from typhoid contracted last month, demonstrating his commitment to the race.

Haile Gebrselassie abandons his Olympic dream and will not compete in the London 2012 marathon, ending his bid to participate after his record-setting marathon career.

Guernsey's Lee Merrien is in peak condition ahead of Sunday's London Marathon, where he hopes to secure his Olympic qualification.

Olympic 400m hurdles gold prospect Dai Greene confirms his Diamond League campaign will commence in Rome on May 31st as he builds momentum toward London 2012.

Haile Gebrselassie defeats Paula Radcliffe in Vienna's 'Emperor versus the Queen' half marathon, showcasing his continued competitive edge in distance running.

British motorcycle riders aim for titles in Moto2 and Moto3 classes during the 2012 MotoGP season, with competition in supporting categories proving as intense as the top class.