Injury saw the Olympic champion dubbed an underdog going into the race he won in record-breaking fashion in Rio. But it’s a position he knows well, and now he has an extra year…
Semenya’s fight tells us much about how the world sees black women, especially as they compete for gold.
The 28-year-old Bett, the father of two-year-old twins, made his name at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing
Wayde van Niekerk’s bid for a first world double since 1995 now turns to the 200m after he stormed to a comfortable victory in the 400m.
The view through a racist lens cannot see Sascoc’s contribution to the Games, writes Tubby Reddy in a right to reply.
Political vendettas and funding shortages are stymying the potential of the country’s athletes.
Enforcing Caster’s Semenya’s "female" body just shows how tenuous the concept is
As Rio 2016 draws to a close, who can forget how Wayde van Niekerk stole the limelight?
The olympian and fellow US athlete Jimmy Feigen omitted details of their dispute with petrol station staff.
The runner hardly broke a sweat as she crossed the finish line.
‘Caster is made of dust just like you and me. Few others have endured the public scrutiny and undeserved humiliation she has,’ writes Andy Merrick.
Wayde van Niekerk offers his embattled sport some hope for the future beyond the Jamaican’s retirement with a stunning world record on the Rio track.
Residents from the favelas of the Brazilian capital say the global showpiece and its legacy project have done nothing but compound their misery.
A largely unexpected silver in the 200m freestyle and a taste of action against Michael Phelps left Chad le Clos with a night to remember.
They have been ostracised and mocked but their successes have shattered age-old taboos.
A team of refugees from the world’s conflict zones is seeking glory and acceptance at the Rio Games.
The Summer Games could easily turn into a yawn fest, but some of us are licking our chops at the prospect of behind-the-scenes drama.
John Wright will blow the whistle at the Olympic Games for the fifth time in August.
The Olympic competitors do more than hone their skills; they fight their personal trials too.
Despite a frightening list of problems there is confidence that Rio will be ready for the Olympic Games – but long-term benefits are in doubt.
