WADA-Funded Study Reveals Widespread Doping in Athletics
(ATR) WADA panel will review findings that show a high level of doping at two athletics championships in 2011.
IAAF General Secretary on Centenary Celebrations, Olympic Preparations
(ATR) Essar Gabriel tells Around the Rings the IAAF will not rest on its laurels as athletics enters its second century as the number one Olympic sport. More inside this wide-ranging interview with the new IAAF general secretary ...
Top Story Replay - Pistorius Must Pick, Says Paralympic Legend
(ATR) Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain’s most successful Paralympian, says Oscar Pistorius needs to make a choice between competing at the London Olympics or Paralympics next summer. This story was originally published Nov. 17, 2011.
Pistorius Must Pick Olympics or Paralympics, Says Wheelchair Racing Legend
(ATR) Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain’s most successful Paralympian, says Oscar Pistorius needs to make a choice between competing at the London Olympics or Paralympics next summer.
On the Scene in Daegu -- Challenges for Media Covering IAAF World Champs
(ATR) A faraway mixed zone, infrequent transportation and "love motels" were some of the challenges media faced covering the IAAF World Championships. However, food service improved every day and volunteers were extremely helpful. ATR correspondent Karen Rosen has more inside.
On the Scene in Daegu -- World Champs End; One WR Set
(ATR) The 2011 International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships ended in Daegu, South Korea... Final day sees only world record of championships set... Hosts Korea disappointed with performance... Strong attendance, ticket sales and television viewership... ATR correspondent Karen Rosen has more from Daegu inside.
On the Scene in Daegu -- A Reporter's View of the Tournament
(ATR) Around the Rings' Karen Rosen has perspective of the IAAF world championships from the press tribune and provides special analysis of the controversial new false start rule.
On the Scene in Daegu -- Host Broadcaster Irons Out Kinks
(ATR) Athletics is a challenge to televise under any circumstances, TV experts tell Around the Rings, and it's not helping that every two years a new host broadcaster must learn on the job at the World Championships.
U.S. Surges in Daegu; Blatter Pushes Beach Soccer; Squash President Honored
(ATR) U.S., Russia catch up to Kenya in medal tally at athletics world championships ... FIFA chief supports beach soccer in the Olympics ... World Squash Federation president receives award from Indian leader ... Pair of Brits battle atop equestrian world rankings ...
Athletes Lukewarm to Doha's October 2020 Olympics Proposal
(ATR) Athletes accustomed to the Olympics in July, August and September tell Around the Rings they are lukewarm to Games in October if Doha wins the 2020 Olympics and takes the latest possible dates.
