Olympic preparations intensify ahead of London 2012 as athletes finalize training, while marathon stars prepare for Sunday's London Marathon race.

Usain Bolt sets ambitious targets for London 2012 Olympics, aiming to run 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m to "amaze" the world with record-breaking performances.

UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee expresses confidence that the GB team can achieve its target of eight medals at the London Olympics, demonstrating strong preparation for the Games.

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

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

Haile Gebrselassie, the former marathon world record holder, announces he is abandoning his dream of competing in the London 2012 Olympic marathon.

Guernsey athlete Lee Merrien is competing in Sunday's London Marathon in hopes of securing Olympic qualification while performing in peak form.

Olympic 400m hurdles gold medal hopeful Dai Greene confirms his Diamond League season will commence in Rome on May 31, signaling his competition schedule for the year.

In a high-profile half marathon matchup dubbed "Emperor versus the Queen" in Vienna, Haile Gebrselassie decisively outpaces Paula Radcliffe in Sunday's race.

British motorsports talent is ramping up for the 2012 season, with multiple British riders targeting championships in the Moto2 and Moto3 racing classes outside the top MotoGP division.