Olympic preparations intensify with Bolt's ambitious targets and UK medal goals, while London Marathon features defending champion Mutai and British MotoGP riders pursue titles

Usain Bolt aims to break his own world records at London 2012, targeting 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m to "amaze" the world with his performances.

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 will purchase tickets to guarantee that athletes' friends and families can attend and watch their performances at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

Legendary marathoner Haile Gebrselassie has abandoned his dream of competing in the London 2012 Olympic marathon, marking the end of his Olympic aspirations.

Guernsey's Lee Merrien is in exceptional form as he attempts to qualify for the Olympics through his performance in Sunday's London Marathon.

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

In a Vienna half marathon showdown, Haile Gebrselassie decisively defeated Paula Radcliffe in their "Emperor versus the Queen" competitive matchup.

British riders are mounting strong challenges for the Moto2 and Moto3 titles in the 2012 MotoGP season, with competition outside the top class expected to be particularly intense.