Olympic athletes prepare for London 2012 with ambitious goals, while marathon runners compete in preparation events ahead of the Games.

Usain Bolt targets sub-9.4 second 100m performance at London 2012 Olympics, aiming to "amaze" the world with record-breaking times in both sprint events.

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

UK Athletics secures ticket funding to guarantee athletes' friends and families can attend and watch their performances at the London 2012 Games.

Emmanuel Mutai is determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday despite recovering from typhoid fever contracted last month.

Marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie abandons his Olympic ambitions and will not compete in the London 2012 marathon.

Gebrselassie defeats Paula Radcliffe in Vienna's "Emperor versus the Queen" half marathon head-to-head competition.

Guernsey's Lee Merrien aims to secure Olympic qualification by competing in Sunday's London Marathon while in peak physical form.

Olympic 400m hurdles gold medal hopeful Dai Greene confirms his Diamond League season will launch in Rome on May 31st.

British riders position themselves to challenge for Moto2 and Moto3 titles in the 2012 motorcycle racing season, with fierce competition expected outside the top class.