Gianni Merlo re-elected as AIPS President
1 May 2009 - Milan, Italy - IAAF Press Commission chairman Gianni Merlo was re-elected by acclamation as AIPS President at the 72nd congress of the organisation.
Gianni Merlo re-elected as AIPS President
1 May 2009 - Milan, Italy - IAAF Press Commission chairman Gianni Merlo was re-elected by acclamation as AIPS President at the 72nd congress of the organisation.
Bolt escapes virtually unhurt from major car crash in Jamaica
30 April 2009 – Kingston, Jamaica - Triple Olympic gold medallist, Usain Bolt, who escaped major injury and possibly death in the car accident in Jamaica Wednesday afternoon (29), is doubtful for Saturday’s sixth Jamaica International Invitational in Kingston.
Bolt escapes virtually unhurt from major car crash in Jamaica
30 April 2009 – Kingston, Jamaica - Triple Olympic gold medallist, Usain Bolt, who escaped major injury and possibly death in the car accident in Jamaica Wednesday afternoon (29), is doubtful for Saturday’s sixth Jamaica International Invitational in Kingston.
World XC Champion Gebremariam dominates men’s 10,000m - Ethiopian Champs, Day 1
30 April 2009 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Outstanding finishing by the recently-minted World Cross Country champion Gebregziabher Gebremariam was the highlight of the first day’s action at the 38th Ethiopian Athletics Championships (29 April- 3 May 2009) at the Addis Ababa stadium on Wednesday evening (29).
World XC Champion Gebremariam dominates men’s 10,000m - Ethiopian Champs, Day 1
30 April 2009 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Outstanding finishing by the recently-minted World Cross Country champion Gebregziabher Gebremariam was the highlight of the first day’s action at the 38th Ethiopian Athletics Championships (29 April- 3 May 2009) at the Addis Ababa stadium on Wednesday evening (29).
Williams, Payne and Christian return to lead strong field for Ponce GP
30 April 2009 - San Juan, Puerto Rico - World Indoor 60m champion Angela Williams and 2008 Olympic 110m silver medallist David Payne lead the strong field for the 3rd Ponce Grand Prix, to be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on 16 May.Williams, Payne and Christian return to lead strong field for Ponce GP
30 April 2009 - San Juan, Puerto Rico - World Indoor 60m champion Angela Williams and 2008 Olympic 110m silver medallist David Payne lead the strong field for the 3rd Ponce Grand Prix, to be held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on 16 May.IAAF Statement on IOC re-analysis results
29 April 2009 - Monte-Carlo - The IAAF can confirm it has been advised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that three (3) athletes have returned positive tests to the new form of EPO named MIRCERA following re-analysis of samples taken by the IOC in Beijing. The IAAF understands that the relevant National Olympic Committees have been notified.
IAAF Statement on IOC re-analysis results
29 April 2009 - Monte-Carlo - The IAAF can confirm it has been advised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that three (3) athletes have returned positive tests to the new form of EPO named MIRCERA following re-analysis of samples taken by the IOC in Beijing. The IAAF understands that the relevant National Olympic Committees have been notified.
