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Lyles takes tentative steps into Usain Bolt's big shoes

The Jamaican sprinter left having won 11 world and eight Olympic golds, but now, six years later, it looks as if a rightful successor has emerged: Noah Lyles

Lyles wins third 200m title for rare world sprint double

Lyles, who charged to 100m gold last weekend, clocked 19.52sec for the win with teenage teammate Erriyon Knighton claiming silver in 19.75sec.

Lyles strikes 100m gold to extend US dominance

Lyles, who already has two world 200m titles to his name and will go for a third in the Hungarian capital, clocked 9.83sec -- the fastest 100m time of the season so far -- for victory.

Sprinting great Bolt says 'stressful situation' trying to recover lost millions

World 100 and 200 metres record holder Usain Bolt said on Friday that it was a "stressful situation" trying to recover more than $12.7 million that has disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm.

Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm

Olympic champion Usain Bolt is seeking to recover more than $12.7 million that disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm and is willing to take the case to court if necessary, Bolt's attorney said.

Bolt feels he has more likeness to Messi than Ronaldo

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, who desires to play football professionally, feels he has more in common with Lionel Messi than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bolt improving Aussie 'explosiveness' for Ashes

Australia's cricketers call on retired sprint king Usain Bolt to boost their running between the wickets during the Ashes Test series against England.

Bolt fires to win as Van Niekerk stars

Usain Bolt racks up a straightforward 100m victory on the European bow of his farewell season, but likely successor Wayde van Niekerk steals the headlines in Ostrava with a world record in the little-run 300m.

Bolt in shock as friend Mason dies

Sprint superstar Usain Bolt was caught up in a fatal motorcycle crash in Jamaica which claimed the life of Germaine Mason, the British high jumper who won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, media reported.

August 21, 2016
August 21, 2016

Sixth gold for Felix as USA win 4x400m gold

Allyson Felix clinches a record sixth career Olympic gold as the United States win the 4x400m relay for a sixth straight Games.

August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016

Bolt praised by rivals after his Olympic finale

The runners who have lost to Usain Bolt for the past dozen years shower the Jamaican superstar with praise, after he completes his historic "triple-triple" in what he has said will be his final Olympics.

August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016

Felix hits gold record as US women win relay

Allyson Felix becomes the first woman athlete with five gold medals as she powers the US sprint relay team to victory.

August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016

Bolt bows out with historic triple-triple

Usain Bolt put the seal on a glittering Olympic career with a blistering 4x100m relay victory that clinched sprint's first ever 'triple triple'. With his unprecedented third straight 100m, 200m and 4x100m clean sweep, Bolt joins Carl Lewis and Paavo Nurmi on a record-equalling nine track and field Olympic gold medals.

August 19, 2016
August 19, 2016

Usain Bolt factfile

Factfile on Usain Bolt after his victory in the 200m at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics Thursday.

August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016

Bolt fires into 200m Olympic final, Gatlin out

Usain Bolt will race the 200m final on Thursday after comfortably winning his semi-final, but there is no place for American rival Justin Gatlin as he fails to qualify.

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

McLeod brings Jamaica more glory, Rio crowds slammed over abuse

Jamaica unleashes a new sprint sensation as Omar McLeod takes the Rio Olympics 110m hurdles on Tuesday.

August 16, 2016
August 16, 2016

Two more to immortality

Everything stood still. Even the lottery draw in Jamaica was delayed, but Usain Bolt hit the jackpot last night, continuing his dominance in the sprints.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

'Good v Evil' again as Bolt, Gatlin ready for 100m duel

The battle to be crowned world's fastest man takes centre stage at the Rio Olympics on Sunday with Usain Bolt facing another showdown with Justin Gatlin where the image of athletics will be on the line.

August 9, 2016
August 9, 2016

Samba and smiles as Bolt warms up for Olympic swansong

Shimmying amid a troupe of semi-naked samba dancers and wise-cracking with journalists, Usain Bolt is determined to bow out of the Olympics with a flourish.

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