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Ennis makes strong start at Euros

2 hours 52 min ago
Britain's Jessica Ennis gets her bid for European heptathlon gold off to a strong start by winning the 100m hurdles and the high jump events in Barcelona.

Dobriskey spurred by drug cheats

4 hours 5 min ago
Britain's world 1500m silver medallist Lisa Dobriskey says her anger over the drug cheats in her event could inspire her to the European title.

Idowu wins European triple jump gold

Thu, 29/07/2010 - 20:34
Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins Great Britain's second gold of the European Championships as Martyn Bernard takes high jump bronze.

GB pair reach 400m hurdles final

Thu, 29/07/2010 - 20:06
Great Britain duo Dai Greene and Rhys Williams both qualify for Saturday's European Championships 400m hurdles final but Nathan Woodward misses out.

European Championships day three as it happened

Thu, 29/07/2010 - 17:01
Britain's Phillips Idowu takes triple jump gold as Martyn Bernard wins high jump bronze at the European Championships in Barcelona.

Campbell backs 'changed' Chambers

Thu, 29/07/2010 - 12:46
Darren Campbell says he has forgiven Dwain Chambers for the doping saga that cost the former European 100m champion two major medals.

Malcolm banks on major experience

Thu, 29/07/2010 - 07:30
Christian Malcolm hopes his big meet experience will pay off as he aims for his first major individual outdoor medal for 12 years at the European Championships.

European Championships day two as it happened

Wed, 28/07/2010 - 21:19
Mark Lewis-Francis wins silver in the men's 100m final on day two of the European Championships in Barcelona.

Lemaitre edges out GB duo in 100m

Wed, 28/07/2010 - 21:10
Dwain Chambers misses out on a medal as Frenchman Christophe Lemaitre wins the European Championships 100m, with Mark Lewis-Francis taking the silver.

British duo through to 400m final

Wed, 28/07/2010 - 18:34
Britain's 400m pair Martyn Rooney and Michael Bingham qualify for Friday's European Championships final in Barcelona but Conrad Williams misses out.

Sprint trio to race in Stockholm

Wed, 28/07/2010 - 15:58
Usain Bolt and sprint rivals Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell will meet for the first time in 2010 in the 100m at the Stockholm Diamond League on 6 August.

Greene likes Euro favourite tag

Wed, 28/07/2010 - 14:12
David Greene tells BBC Sport he can handle the pressure of being 400m hurdle favourite at the European Championships.

Farah storms to Euro 10,000m gold

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 20:46
Mo Farah wins European 10,000m gold in Barcelona, with GB team-mate Chris Thompson taking silver.

Chambers reaches 100m semi-finals

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 20:34
British sprint trio Dwain Chambers, Mark Lewis-Francis and James Dasaolu make it through to the 100m semi-finals on day one at the European Championships.

Live - European Championships day one

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 17:39
Britain's Mo Farah goes for gold in the 10,000m while Dwain Chambers makes the 100m final at the European Championships in Barcelona.

Shaw backs home support to count

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 13:45
Former Commonwealth hammer champion Lorraine Shaw insists the home crowd can inspire Team GB at the 2012 Olympics.

Claxton hopes break will benefit

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 13:33
Colchester hurdler Sarah Claxton says she hopes a year away from competition will reap future reward.

Simpson approaching career peak

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 10:04
Cornish 800m runner Jemma Simpson claims she will reach the pinnacle of her career over the coming three years.

Gatlin set to return in Estonia

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 08:22
American sprinter Justin Gatlin is set return from a four-year drugs ban with two races in Estonia next month.

Malcolm admits quit consideration

Tue, 27/07/2010 - 07:20
Christian Malcolm reveals he considered quitting athletics when his lottery funding was cut.