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Oliver comes close to world record

US hurdler David Oliver ran a superb 12.95 for the 100m hurdles in Qatar, only 0.07 of a second behind Xiang Liu's world record.

Radcliffe may wear mask

Asthma sufferer Paula Radcliffe says that she may wear an anti-pollution mask in Beijing, though not while running.

Felix has the speed and the endurance

US sprinter Allyson Felix won a remarkable double at the Doha GP, winning both the 100m, in 10.93, and 400m, in 49.83, both world's fastest times.

Liu wins in Osaka

Liu Xiang, China's Olympic 100m hurdles champion, won his event inthe Japan GP comfortably, clocking 13.19 in very wet conditions.

Friday

Chambers goes back to the track

Sprinter Dwain Chambers will aim to revive his running career after his foray into Rugby League proved fruitless.

Ethiopia boycotts Doha

Ethiopia has banned nine of its athletes from competing in the Qatar Grand Prix after its government severed relations with the Gulf state.

Radcliffe has 'unfinished business'

Paula Radcliffe says she has 'unfinished business' in the Olympic marathon in Beijing after having underperformed at previous Olympics.

Unusual double for Felix in Qatar

US sprinter and 200m specialist Allyson Felix will run the 100m and 400m at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Thursday

World champs to run in Manchester

World Marathon champions Luke Kibet and Catherine Ndereba will race in the Great Manchester Run on May 18th.

Liu raring to go

World and Olympic champion Liu Xiang says months of monotonous training have left him 'numb' and itching to race in Osaka on Saturday.

Olympics 'basically' carbon neutral

China's Technology minister said that a series of energy-saving measures means that the Beijing Olympics will be 'bascially' carbon neutral.