Sprinter Bianca Williams arriving at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court, London,

The athlete, who submitted an application to try and keep her licence, claimed not driving would make it “massively inconvenient” for her to get to training.

Bianca Williams’ Olympic dream in jeopardy as athlete is banned from driving

The British sprinter and her Portuguese athlete partner were stopped on July 4 2020 in west London.

Five Met officers deny gross misconduct over Bianca Williams stop-and-search

Sir Mo Farah crosses the finish line to place fourth in the Men's Elite race during The Big Half in London. Picture date: Sunday September 3, 2023.


The Big Half was Farah’s last race in London, with the final race of his career taking place at the Great North Run on Tyneside next weekend.

Sir Mo Farah finishes fourth on farewell to London racing at Big Half

Great Britain�s Dina Asher-Smith after the Women�s 200m final on day seven of the World Athletics Championships

The 2019 200m champion from Orpington missed out on the podium on Friday night in Budapest after coming seventh.

Dina Asher-Smith upbeat about Olympics after worlds bid hit by mystery problem

A sprinter dubbed the 'world's fastest accountant' said he was thrilled to clinch a time of less than 10 seconds in the 100 metres making him the quickest in Europe this year.

Eugene Amo-Dadzie, 30, only took up athletics four years ago after being encouraged by a friend.

Excelling at running: 'World's fastest accountant' clinches sub 10-second 100m

She is the first person to hold consecutive British records over all the distances from 100m to 800m. 

Mum rediscovers love of running during lockdown and smashes British records 

Max Whitlock during the Gymnastics British Championships 2019

The 28-year-old who trains at Basildon's South Essex Gymnastics Club made a costly error when he fell in qualifying during the European Championships.

Max Whitlock takes strength from tough times as he targets more Olympic glory

A former Olympian has been reunited with a long jump trophy she won at Wycombe High School more than seven decades ago. In 1947 Lorna Lee jumped just over 18 feet to win the All England Schools Championship. 

In 1947 Lorna Lee jumped just over 18 feet to win the All England Schools Championship in long jump.

Former Olympian Lorna Lee reunited with school trophy after decades

Athletics suffers a lack of facilities, coaching & expertise in London and around the world Olympic champ Michael Johnson tells ITV London.

Lack of facilities for athletes, says Michael Johnson

If you don't want to put your hand in your pocket, there are several Olympic events which you can watch for free.

Unticketed events at London 2012

A Dartford teenager who only made a full-time commitment to athletics in January has been selected for Team GB.

Dartford teen makes Olympic athletics squad

Saturday evening is a crucial one for London athletes hoping to book their place at the Olympics.

London athletes face tough Olympic trials

Six major sporting events will take place over the next week, in the biggest test yet for the Olympic Park.

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