Sir Roger Bannister carries the Olympic torch at iconic track
Thursday, 20 June 2013 10:59
Roger Bannister has carried the Olympic torch across the finish line of the Oxford track where he became the first runner to break the 4-minute barrier for the mile 58 years ago.
Yohan Blake delivered a shock that will be felt all the way to London by exploding past world record holder Usain Bolt to claim a stunning 100 and 200 metres double at the Jamaican Olympic trials in Kingston.
London 2012: IOC begins Olympics’ tickets investigation
Thursday, 20 June 2013 10:59
The International Olympic Committee has begun an investigation into claims Olympics’ representatives were willing to sell thousands of tickets for the London Games on the black market. The IOC's ruling executive board met after fresh claims by The Sunday Times involving more than 50 countries.