Early bird striving to catch Pearson

Nia Ali, one of the most exciting young sprint hurdlers in the US, has arrived early to prepare for her showdown against Australian world champion Sally Pearson at the Go for 2&5 Track Classic at the WA Athletics Stadium next Saturday.

Jamaicans Powell, Campbell-Brown lead NY meet

Jamaican sprint stars Asafa Powell and Veronica Campbell-Brown will star in Saturday's US Open indoor track meet, a new event replacing the Millrose Games in venerable Madison Square Garden.

Missile's Olympic mission on target

WORLD 100 metres freestyle champion James Magnussen believes his sizzling early-year form is ringing alarm bells among his rivals here and overseas.

Rome 100m test for Bolt

Usain Bolt said he will use the Golden Gala meet on May 31 as an early test of his form ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

NZ heptathlete's shot best boosts Olympic hopes

A personal best in the shot put has helped bolster Canterbury athletics star Rebecca Wardell's hopes of qualifying for the London Olympic Games heptathlon.