Topic: Best Olympic Athletes

Olympics: Britain's best sprint hope is a new kid on the block

Adam Gemili celebrates his win in the 100 metres final at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona last month. David Ramos / Getty Images

Aug 03, 2012

Adam Gemili's rise is a result not only of natural talent but also the work ethic ingrained in him through his Arabic background, his mother tells Laura Collins. Read Article Olympics: Britain's best sprint hope is a new kid on the block

Bolt-Blake rivalry set stage for a repeat of '88

Usain Bolt (L) and Yohan Blake (2nd R) run during the men's 200 meters final at the Jamaican Olympic trials in Kingston city July 1, 2012. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (JAMAICA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS OLYMPICS) *** Local Caption *** IA106_OLY-JAM-ATHL-_0702_11.JPG

Jul 03, 2012

The number of sub-10 second aspirants for London have made the 100m race reminiscent of Seoul Games. Read Article Bolt-Blake rivalry set stage for a repeat of '88

Punch to 70th birthday plans as Muhammad 'Louisville Lip' Ali comes home

Jan 12, 2012

The birthday party will highlight a week-long extended tribute to the city's favourite son whose name and face emblazon buildings and street signs. Read Article Punch to 70th birthday plans as Muhammad 'Louisville Lip' Ali comes home

Best Olympic athletes: Carl Lewis fast-tracked to superstardom

Jul 27, 2011

Carl Lewis set out to be the first athletic global celebrity, a decision that divided many, but defined his career. Read Article Best Olympic athletes: Carl Lewis fast-tracked to superstardom

Usain Bolt was strides ahead of the competition

Jul 27, 2011

Best Olympic track and field star No 2 Not only did he complete a 100m and 200m sprint double at Beijing 2008, he destroyed the field in both races and set two world records. Read Article Usain Bolt was strides ahead of the competition

Florence Griffith-Joyner set the records that stand today

Jul 27, 2011

Best Olympic track and field star No 3 The sprint world records Griffith-Joyner set in the 1988 Games still stand. Read Article Florence Griffith-Joyner set the records that stand today

Best Olympic athletes: Boxer Teofilo Stevenson would not be swayed to turn pro

Jul 26, 2011

Had he given up Castro's Cuba, the amateur Stevenson could have gone on to become a great professional. Read Article Best Olympic athletes: Boxer Teofilo Stevenson would not be swayed to turn pro

From Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, few could float or sting like he did

Jul 26, 2011

Best Olympic boxer No 2 Cassius Clay's reputation to talk the talk preceded him, but he was a winner. Read Article From Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, few could float or sting like he did

'Sugar' sweet aftertaste remains many years later

Jul 26, 2011

Best Olympic boxer No 3 "Sugar" Ray Leonard demonstrated to a Montreal audience at the 1976 Olympic Games why he had been a gifted the same nickname as the formidable "Sugar" Ray Robinson. Read Article 'Sugar' sweet aftertaste remains many years later

Best Olympic athletes: Fu Mingxia, the philosophical diver

Jul 25, 2011

Fu Mingxia burst on the scene at the Barcelona Games, soaring against the skyline and not yet 14. By Sydney 2000, the now 22 year old had developed the soul of an wise philosopher. Read Article Best Olympic athletes: Fu Mingxia, the philosophical diver

Greg Louganis: one last golden dive

Greg Louganis was sinewy precision as a champion. Ron Kuntz / AFP

Jul 25, 2011

Best Olympic diver No 2 Greg Louganis will be remembered for hitting his head in Seoul, but many should look at his final dive in 1988 to seal gold. Read Article Greg Louganis: one last golden dive

'Blond Angel' stood as a standard-bearer for diving

Jul 25, 2011

Best Olympic diver No 3 Klaus DiBiasi was prominent before the age of saturation television. Read Article 'Blond Angel' stood as a standard-bearer for diving

Karelin 'the Great' saw fear in eyes of his opponents

Jul 24, 2011

Best Olympic wrestler No 1 Armed with an atypical physique, brute strength and unrivalled technique, Alexander Karelin dominated the mat for over a decade. Read Article Karelin 'the Great' saw fear in eyes of his opponents

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Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2013, file photo, protesters run to avoid the tear gas during clashes at the Taksim Square in Istanbul. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) *** Local Caption *** Turkey Protests Photo Gallery.JPEG-00827.jpg

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