Abel Kirui of Kenya wins men’s marathon at worlds; compatriot Emmanuel Mutai takes silverBERLIN — Abel Kirui of Kenya won the men’s marathon Saturday at the world championships. Bolt’s world records can last at least 20 years: JohnsonBERLIN - Track legend Michael Johnson says Usain Bolt’s latest world records could last at least 20 years. Usain Bolt gets chance to win 3rd gold at world championships in men’s 400- meter relayBERLIN — For the last time, Usain Bolt will repeat that rhetorical question he has answered over and over again at this year’s world championships — “Who’s faster?” After another world record performance, Bolt says he is not on drugsBERLIN - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has again stressed he is not on drugs after another astonishing world-record performance. US disqualified from men’s relayBERLIN - The United States was disqualified from the men’s 4×100 metres relay at the world championships early Saturday over a faulty baton exchange. US 400 men’s relay team DQed for zone violation, blemish on otherwise fine day for AmericansBERLIN — No fumbling of the baton this time. No final, either. US 400 relay team DQed for zone violation, blemish on otherwise fine day for AmericansBERLIN — No fumbling of the baton this time. No final, either. United States appeal against disqualification from men’s 4×100 final rejectedBERLIN — IAAF spokeswoman Anna Legnani says the U.S. men’s 400-meter relay team has been disqualified from the world championships. Felix gets 200, spoils Jamaican party celebrating Bolt’s gold and birthday at worldsBERLIN — Usain Bolt got the birthday present he wanted from his teammates at the world championships Friday, and Allyson Felix spoiled the party by ending Jamaica’s sprint domination. US disqualified from 400 men’s relay at worlds for passing the baton outside the zoneBERLIN — Soon after turning in the fastest time, the United States was disqualified from the 400-meter men’s relay at the world championships Friday for passing the baton outside the zone. Yaroslav Rybakov of Russia wins the men’s high jump at world championshipsBERLIN — Yaroslav Rybakov of Russia has won the men’s high jump at the world championships. Lashawn Merritt of the United States wins gold medal in men’s 400 at the world championshipsBERLIN — Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt won the men’s 400-meter title Friday at the world championships, again beating American teammate Jeremy Wariner. Supersonic Usain Bolt keeps breaking barriers and world records in dazzling bursts of speedBERLIN — Posters around the city show Usain Bolt with an astonished look on his face, his hands held high in triumph as he flies across the finish line. Under the image is the phrase, “Who faster?” American Allyson Felix beats Jamaica’s Campbell-Brown to win women’s 200 meters at worldsBERLIN — Defending champion Allyson Felix of the United States has won the 200 meters at the world championships, beating Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica. Bolt to get a shot at third gold, world record as teammates qualify for 4×100 relay finalBERLIN — Allyson Felix spoiled Usain Bolt’s birthday party Friday, winning the women’s 200 meters to end Jamaica’s sprint domination at the world championships. Jamaica, US easily reach final of men’s 400 relay at world championshipsBERLIN — No clang this time. Nigerian hurdler Amaka Ogoegbunam tests positive for steroids at world championshipsBERLIN — Nigerian hurdler Amaka Ogoegbunam tested positive for steroids and was suspended for the rest of the world championships. Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia wins 50-kilometer walk at worlds with late-race surgeBERLIN — Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia won the 50-kilometer walk Friday at the world championships, building a late-race surge into a commanding victory. Proteas 800 m woman gold medallist accused of being a manBERLIN - South Africa’s 18-year-old 800 m gold medallist Caster Semenya has caused a sensation of sorts at the World Championships being held here. Jamaica’s Usain Bolt gets rest on his birthday after another world-record performanceBERLIN — Give Usain Bolt a rest on his birthday. After two gold medals and two world records in six days, he surely deserves it. An exhausted Trey Hardee soaks in decathlon win at world championshipsBERLIN — Trey Hardee made it through his victory lap — barefoot, no less — then signed autographs and blew kisses to the crowd of nearly 60,000 that stuck around Olympic Stadium to watch the late finish of the decathlon. Usain Bolt blazes to another world record in the 200m at worlds
Relatives dismiss gender questions on South African runner: ‘That’s how God made her’FAIRLIE, South Africa — She wore pants instead of a skirt to school, played soccer with the boys and was teased about her masculine looks. Trey Hardee of US wins decathlon gold medal at world championships for 1st major titleBERLIN — Trey Hardee of the United States won the decathlon gold medal Thursday at the world championships for his first major title. Bolt wins another gold, another world recordBERLIN - Usain Bolt’s hunger for world records continued at the world championships Thursday when he won the 200m title in a staggering 19.19 seconds. Trey Hardee of US wins decathlon gold medal at world championships in BerlinBERLIN — Trey Hardee of the United States has won the decathlon gold medal at the world championships for his first major title. Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados wins men’s 110-meter hurdles at world championshipsBERLIN — Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados won the 110-meter hurdles in a photo finish at the world championships. Usain Bolt wins 200 meters at worlds championships with another world recordBERLIN — Usain Bolt startled the world again. Melaine Walker of Jamaica wins women’s 400-meter hurdles at world championshipsBERLIN — Olympic champion Melaine Walker of Jamaica won the gold medal in the women’s 400-meters hurdles at the world championships in the second-fastest time in history. Usain Bolt wins 200 meters in another world record time at world championshipsBERLIN — Usain Bolt has set a world record of 19.19 seconds in the 200 meters at the world championships, adding to the gold he won in the 100. Usain Bolt runs for his 2nd sprint title at world championships in 200 metersBERLIN — Usain Bolt is so close to his second sprint title at the world championships, he can probably taste the gold between his teeth. Caster Semenya Photos: Does Caster Semenya have ambiguous genitalia?BERLIN — The South African teenager caught up in the gender-test flap bowed her head to receive the gold medal for winning the 800-meter win at the world championships on Thursday, while officials and family came to her defense. South African track head tells AP: Caster Semenya facing scrutiny because she’s AfricanBERLIN — Women’s 800-meter world champion Caster Semenya is facing intense scrutiny about her gender because she is African, the president of the South Africa’s track and field federation said Thursday. President of SAfrican track federation says Semenya facing scrutiny because she’s AfricanBERLIN — The president of the South Africa’s track and field federation says 800-meter world champion Caster Semenya is facing intense scrutiny about her gender because she’s African. Father, grandmother of South African 800-meter winner at worlds dismiss gender test uproarBERLIN — A day after winning her first 800-meter world title amid a gender-test controversy, the father of South African teenager Caster Semenya dismissed speculation his daughter is not a woman. |
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BERLIN — Teeth clenched, Usain Bolt grimaced as he churned toward the finish line, hoping to coax a fraction more out of his 6-foot-5 frame.
