Olympic preparations intensify as athletes target medal goals while marathon champions prepare for London race

Usain Bolt aims to break records at London 2012, targeting 9.4 seconds in the 100m and 19 seconds in the 200m to "amaze" the world with Olympic 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 commits to purchasing tickets to guarantee that athletes' friends and families can attend and watch their performances at the London 2012 Games.

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

Marathon legend Haile Gebrselassie abandons his Olympic dream of competing in the London 2012 marathon, ending a long-held goal.

Guernsey's Lee Merrien is in peak form heading into Sunday's London Marathon, where he will attempt to secure Olympic qualification.

Olympic 400m hurdles gold prospect Dai Greene confirms his Diamond League season launch is set for Rome on May 31.

Haile Gebrselassie decisively defeats Paula Radcliffe in Vienna's "Emperor versus the Queen" half marathon showdown on Sunday.

British motorcycle riders are intensifying efforts to capture Moto2 and Moto3 titles in the 2012 season, with racing outside the top class proving highly competitive.