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Thanou contests IOC's decision

Associated Press

The lawyers of Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou have sent a letter to the IOC contesting the decision to deny her Marion Jones' 100-meter gold medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

IAAF tweaks Sydney 100-meter results

Associated Press

The IAAF has amended its results to list disgraced Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou as winner of the 100 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

IOC reallocates Jones' medals

Associated Press

Olympic leaders have reallocated two individual medals stripped from Marion Jones but withheld the 100-meter gold from disgraced Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

IOC to reallocate Jones' medals

Associated Press

Officials with direct knowledge of the plan say the IOC is ready to reallocate the individual Olympic medals stripped from Marion Jones for doping -- but withhold the 100-meter gold from another drug-tainted athlete.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Coaches can serve more than once

Associated Press

USA Track and Field has passed rules that creates a more merit-based way of selecting coaches for Olympic and other international teams.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

USA Track proposes $21M budget

Associated Press

USA Track and Field has proposed a budget of $21 million for next year, a 40 percent increase over 2009 thanks largely to a new marketing deal with Nike.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Powerful Swimming

ESPN Kids Writer

When you think of swimming, you might think of a leisurely summertime activity - pool parties and trips to the beach or the lake. But in high schools and colleges...

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Wanjiru, Mikitenko commit to London

Associated Press

Sammy Wanjiru and Irina Mikitenko will defend their London Marathon titles next year.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Johnson: Bolt should consider 400

Reuters

Usain Bolt should seriously consider running the 400 meters, Michael Johnson said on Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Jones wants to play in WNBA

Associated Press

Disgraced track star Marion Jones is training for a comeback -- in the WNBA.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Heart problems caused runners' deaths

Associated Press

Authorities say two men who collapsed during a half-marathon in Detroit this fall died because of heart problems.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Montgomery: Obsessed with Greene

Associated Press

Tim Montgomery says he started taking performance-enhancing drugs because he wanted to beat American sprint rival Maurice Greene and become the fastest man in the world.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Spanish police find doping evidence

Associated Press

Spanish police say they uncovered doping materials in the home of Olympic race walker Francisco Fernandez during raids that led to 11 people being detained.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Germany restores '36 high jump record

Associated Press

Germany has restored the 1936 high jump record to the woman who was stripped of the mark because she was Jewish.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Bolt, Richards named athletes of 2009

Associated Press

Sprinter Usain Bolt of Jamaica and 400-meter runner Sanya Richards of the United States have won their second IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009