Golden girl Liukin enjoys grind of late London bid

2012-05-15 15:43:03

Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin is relishing the exhaustion of intense training in her rushed bid to represent the United States at the London Games.

I needed to hit rock bottom: pole vaulter Hooker

2012-05-15 15:41:20

Hitting rock bottom six months before the London Games was the best thing that could have happened to Steve Hooker, the Olympic pole vault champion said, after climbing out of an abyss of self-doubt to qualify last week.

Michelle Obama gets US athletes and kids moving

2012-05-15 10:30:05

Michelle Obama offered a pep talk on Monday to US athletes who will be competing at the 2012 London Olympics while announcing a nationwide program to get more American children active.

US men's basketball upbeat despite key injuries

2012-05-15 10:26:47

Despite a rash of season-ending injuries to top National Basketball Association (NBA) players, US Olympic basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski said on Monday he believed he can bring a solid team to the London Games.

Japan pins judo hopes on young blood

2012-05-15 10:12:08

Japanese judo has been in a state of decline in recent years but the country is pinning its hopes on an infusion of new blood at the London Olympics.

Stadium bidding process extended by eight weeks

2012-05-15 10:03:17

The process to decide who will become anchor tenants of London's Olympic stadium following this year's Games has been extended by eight weeks to address "a number of issues", the London Legacy Development Corporation said on Monday.

Pendleton in great shape ahead of final fling

2012-05-15 09:49:00

Victoria Pendleton says the battle to defend her Olympic title has helped her get into the shape of her life for what is expected to be the Briton's last hurrah before retirement.

Triple jump champion Olsson retires

2012-05-15 09:16:44

Swedish Olympic triple jump champion Christian Olsson said on Monday he was retiring after injury put an end to his plans for a comeback at the London Games later this year.

Shevchenko says he is fit for Euros

2012-05-15 08:59:47

Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko has recovered from the health niggles that made him doubtful for the European soccer championship next month.

Artistic Gymnastics

2012-05-14 17:45:51

The grace, strength and skill of Olympic gymnasts have been astonishing audiences since the Games in Ancient Greece, where Gymnastics was regarded as the perfect symmetry between mind and body.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

2012-05-14 17:45:44

Grace and beauty will be on show throughout the four days of Rhythmic Gymnastics competition at Wembley Arena.

Handball

2012-05-14 17:45:38

Speed, skill and stamina are key attributes for competitors in Handball, a quick and exhilerating team sport.