world championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title

Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metre world title at the world championships on Sunday.

Mighty McLaughlin shatters 400m hurdles world record

American Sydney McLaughlin produced one of the greatest track performances of all time on Friday by shattering her own 400 metres hurdles world record to win World Championships gold.

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title at the championships in Beijing, China.

Bolt back in action as Gatlin seeks road to redemption

Usain Bolt’s focus turns immediately to the 200m, in which he will be seeking a fourth consecutive title after having previously triumphed in Berlin, Daegu and Moscow.

World Championships 2015: Fraser-Pryce retains 100m title

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce narrowly beats Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands to retain her 100m world title in Beijing.

Pokemon World Championships pair arrested

Two men have been arrested at the Pokemon World Championships venue in Boston, US, following a tip-off by the event's security staff.

Bolt 'sad' doping talk dominating Beijing worlds

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt expresses his sadness that doping issues are the talking points before world championships at Beijing.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

Bolt 'sad' doping talk dominating Beijing worlds

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt expresses his sadness that doping issues are the talking points before world championships at Beijing.