Olympic preparations intensify with Bolt targeting sub-9.4 seconds; marathon runners eye London event while British motorsports competitors prepare for 2012 season

Usain Bolt sets ambitious 100m and 200m targets for London 2012 Olympics, aiming to run 9.4 seconds and 19 seconds respectively to "amaze" the world.

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

UK Athletics secures funding to purchase Olympic tickets for athletes' families and friends, ensuring spectator support during the London 2012 competition.

Emmanuel Mutai prepares to defend his London Marathon title despite recent illness from typhoid fever, demonstrating determination ahead of Sunday's race.

Haile Gebrselassie withdraws from London 2012 Olympic marathon aspirations, abandoning his dream of competing at the Games.

Guernsey runner Lee Merrien enters Sunday's London Marathon in peak form, targeting Olympic qualification in the process.

Olympic 400m hurdles hopeful Dai Greene announces his Diamond League season opener will take place in Rome on May 31st, beginning his competitive year.

Haile Gebrselassie defeats Paula Radcliffe in Vienna half marathon showdown billed as "Emperor versus the Queen" in head-to-head competition.

British riders target Moto2 and Moto3 titles in 2012 MotoGP season, with racing outside the top class expected to be highly competitive.