Sally Pearson suffers another injury setback, complicating preparation for world champs

Olympic champion Sally Pearson has suffered another injury setback, further complicating her preparation for this year's world championships.
 

Relay squads take shape

Twelve athletes have put their name forward for national relay squad representation through their performance at the Australian Championships.
 

Powell out of Melbourne Track Classic; Spearmon, Korir boost fields

The hamstring injury that saw Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell withdraw from the Stawell Gift will also prevent him from participating in this weekend’s Melbourne Track Classic.
 

Asafa Powell pulls out of Stawell Gift with tight hamstring

A tight hamstring has forced former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell out of the Stawell Gift.
 

Powell set to make a mark at Stawell Gift

Fully recovered from the groin injury which cruelled his London Olympic campaign, Jamaican sprint great Asafa Powell is ready to make history at the Stawell Gift.
 

Josh Ross ready for clash with sprint star Asafa Powell

Josh Ross has thrown down a challenge to Australia-bound Asafa Powell with a slick 100m performance at the Queensland Track Classic in Brisbane.
 

Injury sidelines Breen

Less than a week after experiencing the high of booking a ticket to Moscow for this year's world championships, Canberra sprint star Melissa Breen has experienced the low of injury.
 

Breen sets PBs in taking out sprint double at Sydney Track Classic

Sally Pearson may be the nation’s most celebrated athlete for her hurdling exploits, but Melissa Breen is set to challenge her for the title of Australia’s fastest woman.
 

Hetherington, Hough hone in on Moscow marks

Although there was not a single qualifying performance for the world championships was recorded at the Adelaide Track Classic, the meet provided an insight of what could come later in the season.
 

Oscar Pistorius charged with murder after allegedly shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

South African police have charged Olympic amputee sprint star Oscar Pistorius with the Valentine's Day murder of his model girlfriend, who was shot four times with a gun registered to the popular athlete.
 

Sprinter homes in on world championships

A hot, late summer's day in Sydney and some stiff competition are all sprinter Nick Hough needs to take his career and Australian athletics to the next level.
 

Sprinter Josh Ross wary of long jumper Mitch Watt in the 100m showdown

Australia's fastest man, Josh Ross, says he absolutely respects long jumper Mitch Watt ahead of their 100m showdown in Adelaide this month.
 

John Steffensen suspended by Athletics Australia - again

Controversial runner John Steffensen has been banned from competing for a second time after making unsubstantiated claims of racism in athletics and calling the head of his sport a liar.
 

Steffensen moves to next phase

John Steffensen has started his new athletics career - as a coach.
 

Stawell Gift turns up the heat with Jamaican star

One of the greatest sprinters ever, former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell, the man who has run under 10 seconds more than any other in history, will race at this year's Stawell Gift.
 

Ross to learn Bolt's secrets

Australian sprinter Josh Ross is about to work with the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt.
 

The best of both worlds

Australian coaches greet the news that young athletes are taking up a scholarship at a US college with a sigh and a resigned shrug.
 

Solomon to miss 'Blade Runner' clash

Australia's 400 metre Olympic finalist, Steve Solomon, will not be back home in time to compete against visiting South African star “Blade runner” Oscar Pistorius.
 

Joshua Ross makes history with Bay Sheffield dash

Victorian speed machine Joshua Ross desperately wanted his name in the history books.
 

The Boss wins Bay Sheffield

Josh Ross has become the first man in the 126-year history of the Bay Sheffield to win from scratch.