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BRIT OF A BLOW
Britain's sprint relay quartet were pipped by the United States at the World Championships in Paris on Sunday - where there was more javelin heartache for Steve Backley.
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JONES BACKED AFTER PARIS FLOP
UK performance chief Max Jones has been backed despite Britain's dismal World Championship show. (More)
TULLETT REVEALS RETIREMENT PLAN
Britain's 1500m bronze medallist Hayley Tullett revealed she was close to giving up competitive athletics. (More)
CHAMBERS SETTLES FOR SILVER
A review of the action on the final day of the World Championships in Paris. (More)
SPRINTERS SQUEEZED INTO SECOND
Britain's sprint relay quartet had to settle for silver after being beaten by the USA in Paris. (More)
BRONZE LEAVES TULLETT DUMBFOUNDED
Britain's Hayley Tullet snatched an unexpected bronze medal in the 1,500metres in Paris. (More)
BACKLEY SUFFERS SHOCK ELIMINATION
Steve Backley failed to qualify for the final rounds of the javelin in Paris on Sunday. (More)
IAAF MARK EDWARDS' RETIREMENT
Jonathan Edwards shed more tears as he was presented with a trophy to mark his era as triple jump king. (More)
JACKSON SLAMS TESTING PROCEDURES
Olympics hero Colin Jackson slammed drug testing procedures after Kelli White's positive test. (More)
JOHNSON GRABS FOURTH WORLD TITLE
Allen Johnson brilliantly clinched his fourth world 110m hurdles crown in Paris on Saturday. (More)
FRENCH DELIGHT AS BARBER STRIKES GOLD
Eunice Barber produced a magnificent last-round leap to win the world long jump title. (More)
TEARFUL EXIT FOR O'SULLIVAN
Sonia O'Sullivan trailed in last in the 5,000m in what may be her last World Championships appearance. (More)
GHARIB EXTINGUISHES REY OF HOPE
Moroccan Jaouad Gharib outsprinted Julio Rey in a dramatic finish to the marathon. (More)
MANJANI QUEEN OF THE JAVELIN
Last year's European javelin champion Mirela Manjani took the world title for Greece. (More)
DRUGS SLUR OVER SPRINT QUEEN
The IAAF are probing a stimulant found in a drug sample from double gold medallist Kelli White. (More)
MOORCROFT APPEALS FOR CALM
David Moorcroft has appealed for critics to lay off British athletes - for the time being. (More)
TOMLINSON LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
Chris Tomlinson looked ahead to better things after finishing ninth in the long jump final. (More)
CAMPBELL EDGED OUT
Darren Campbell had to settle for fourth in the 200m final in Paris. (More)
SANCHEZ STANDS ALONE
Felix Sanchez once again proved he has no equal in the 400metres hurdles in Paris. (More)
NERVOUS START FOR BACKLEY
Steve Backley got off to a nervous start on the seventh day of the World Championships. (More)
JOHNSON RELISHES UNDERDOG ROLE
Long jumper Jade Johnson is happy in the role of underdog heading into Saturday's final. (More)
BRITS BOOSTED BY AMERICAN WOES
British hopes of a sprint relay medal have been boosted by problems in the American camp. (More)
CAMPBELL CHASES SPRINT RECOGNITION
Darren Campbell wants to be respected as both a 100 and 200 metres sprinter. (More)
TOMLINSON READY FOR MEDAL BID
British long jumper Chris Tomlinson will bid for an unexpected medal on Friday night. (More)
CAMPBELL ON TRACK FOR MEDAL DOUBLE
Darren Campbell is on course for a medal double after he qualified comfortably for the 200 metres final. (More)
WHITE COMPLETES SPRINT DOUBLE
American Kelli White won the women's 200 metres gold medal with a time of 22.05 seconds. (More)
PITTMAN STUNS FAVOURITE
Australia's Jana Pittman won the gold medal in the women's 400 metres hurdles. (More)
GOLD FOR GIBILISCO
Italy's Guiseppe Gibilisco took the gold medal in the pole vault at the World Championships. (More)
SHAW CAN'T REPEAT HEROICS
Britain's Lorraine Shaw failed to reach the final stages of the hammer as Yipsi Moreno won gold. (More)
SO EASY FOR EL GUERROUJ
Hicham El Guerrouj cruised into the final of the 5,000 metres at the World Championships. (More)
JOHNSON OVERCOMES KIDNEY PROBLEM
Jade Johnson qualified safely for Saturday's final of the women's long jump. (More)
NEWTON THROUGH TO SEMIS
Rob Newton stormed into the semi-finals of the 110m hurdles in Paris on Thursday. (More)
SOOS SO CLOSE
Ricky Soos just missed out on making the final of the 800 metres. (More)
RUNNING INTO PROBLEMS
Peter May examines the myriad disappointments of the World Athletics Championships. (More)
BORSUMATO SUFFERS FRACTURED ANKLE
Hurdler Anthony Borsumato has fractured his ankle, it was confirmed on Thursday. (More)
RAWLINSON TO MAKE GOLD DASH
The omens in Paris suggest Chris Rawlinson will pick up a medal in the men's 400m hurdles. (More)
FOURTH TITLE FOR HICHAM
Hicham El Guerrouj won his fourth 1500m world title in Paris on Wednesday. (More)
McCONNELL SEVENTH AS GUEVERA WINS
Lee McConnell finished seventh as favourite Ana Guevera won the women's 400m title. (More)
HURDLES GOLD FOR FELICIEN
Perdita Felicien was a shock winner of the women's 100m hurdles title. (More)
HOLMES: 'I WENT IT ALONE'
Kelly Holmes has hit back at accusations that she "fixed" her 800 metres silver run. (More)
TOMLINSON BREAKS BRITISH DUCK
Long jumper Chris Tomlinson soared into the history books in Paris on Wednesday. (More)
SOOS SHOWS NO FEAR
Great Britain's rising 800m star Ricky Soos says he will relish the pressure of competing in Paris. (More)
HOLMES WITHDRAWS FROM 1500 FIELD
Kelly Holmes, a silver medallist in the 800m, has pulled out of the 1500m. (More)
BRITISH TRIO STROLL THROUGH
Britain's three 200m sprinters are all safely through to the quarter-finals. (More)
CHAMBERS VOWS TO BOUNCE BACK - AGAIN
Dwain Chambers insists he does have the bottle to land a major global title. (More)
SILVER FOR HOLMES
Britain's Kelly Holmes won 800metres silver at the World Championships in Paris on Tuesday night. (More)
RAWLINSON IN SEMI-FINALS
Chris Rawlinson booked his place in the semi-finals of the 400metres hurdles in Paris. (More)
SONIA EASES THROUGH
Ireland's Sonia O'Sullivan comfortably qualified for Saturday's 5000m final in Paris. (More)
DRUMMOND PULLS OUT OF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Former US sprint champion Jon Drummond has withdrawn from the World Championships in Paris. (More)
MALCOLM LEARNS FROM REALITY CHECK
Christian Malcolm insists his confidence is "sky-high" going into the 200 metres in Paris. (More)
NEW LIFE BECKONS FOR EDWARDS
Jonathan Edwards brought down the curtain after 15 fabulous years in Paris on Monday. (More)
NO EXCUSE FOR MEDAL DROUGHT - JONES
Chief coach Max Jones admits Britain cannot use injury as an excuse for its poor showing in Paris. (More)
HOLMES MEDAL HOPES BOOSTED
Kelly Holmes' medal hopes were boosted when rival Stephanie Graf was forced to pull out. (More)
OYEPITAN THROUGH DESPITE ERROR
Britons Abi Oyeptian and Joice Maduaka are both through to the quarter-finals of the women's 200m. (More)
CAMPBELL THINKING OF HIS SON
Sprint star Darren Campbell wants to use his success to give his young son a great start in life. (More)
BRONZE FOR CAMPBELL
Darren Campbell snatched bronze as Kim Collins won a thrilling 100 metres final. (More)
TEARFUL END FOR EDWARDS
Jonathan Edwards made a tearful end to his career in the triple jump final in Paris. (More)
McCONNELL SQUEEZES THROUGH
A round-up of the rest of the action from day three of the World Championships in Paris. (More)
DARREN CAMPBELL FACTFILE
A look at the life and career of 100 metres bronze medallist Darren Campbell. (More)
LEWIS-FRANCIS 'BAFFLED' BY FAILURE
Mark Lewis-Francis admitted he had put too much pressure on himself to perform well in Paris. (More)
DRUMMOND DISCIPLINE DEADLINE IMPOSED
United States Track and Field have been given until Tuesday to discipline sprinter Jon Drummond. (More)
HOLMES TARGETS MEDAL GLORY
Kelly Holmes is hoping she can plunder another major championship medal in Paris. (More)
LEWIS AIMS TO BE FIT FOR ATHENS
Denise Lewis promised to get herself into the best shape possible to defend her Olympic title. (More)
PROTEST SPARKS SPRINT FARCE
A disqualification turned the 100m into a farce as sprinters staged a sit-down protest. (More)
LEWIS DENIED COMEBACK MEDAL
Denise Lewis just missed a heptathlon medal in her comeback at the World Championships. (More)
EDWARDS TIRED BUT CONFIDENT
Jonathan Edwards reported a clean bill of health in Paris on Sunday. (More)
ETHIOPIA GOES THE DISTANCE
Ethiopia took 10,000m glory as Kenenisa Bekele beat Haile Gebrselassie. (More)
WHITE HOT IN PARIS SPRINT
America's Kelli White won the women's 100m gold medal in Paris. (More)
O'SULLIVAN WALKS OFF WITH SILVER
Ireland's Gillian O'Sullivan walked her way into the history books in Paris on Sunday. (More)
DANVERS SQUEEZES THROUGH
Natasha Danvers endured an anxious few minutes before her medal dreams were kept alive on Sunday. (More)
LEWIS STILL BATTLING FOR BRONZE
Denise Lewis kept alive faint hopes of claiming a heptathlon bronze medal in Paris. (More)
CAINES HITS NEW HIGH
Britain's Daniel Caines powered to a season's best time in the 400 metres in Paris on Saturday. (More)
EDWARDS REACHES FINAL
Jonathan Edwards successfully qualified for the final of the men's triple jump. (More)
MYERSCOUGH CRASHES OUT
British medal hope Carl Mysercough failed to qualify for the shot final. (More)
MIXED FORTUNES FOR LEWIS
Denise Lewis had mixed fortunes in the early stages of the heptathlon in Paris. (More)
WE GOT BONUS FROM EDWARDS - JONES
Chief coach Max Jones believes Britain have had three bonus years from Jonathan Edwards. (More)
ARTIST CARL TO GIVE RIVALS THE BRUSH OFF
Carl Mysercough provides Britain with a rare medal chance in the shot putt in Paris. (More)
EDWARDS HOPES FOR ONE LAST LEAP
Jonathan Edwards will retire after jumping in the forthcoming World Championships. (More)
JONATHAN EDWARDS PROFILE
Jonathan Edwards took triple jumping into a new era and dominated for the best part of a decade. (More)
LEWIS HOPING TO RISE TO OCCASION
Denise Lewis is hoping the sense of occasion will bring out the best in her in Paris. (More)
BLOCK HAS PLENTY TO DO
World champion Zhanna Block knows she faces a tough task to retain her 100m crown. (More)
D-DAY FOR EDWARDS
Jonathan Edwards should decide on Friday whether he plans to defend his world title. (More)
CHAMBERS AIMS TO MAKE HIS MARK ON HISTORY
Dwain Chambers is confident he can win gold in the 100m the World Championships. (More)
CHAMBERS SEEKS SANCTUARY OF HOTEL
Dwain Chambers has moved out of the athletes' village at the World Championships. (More)
CAN CHAMBERS DWAIN SUPREME?
Ian Gordon previews the World Championships which begin on Saturday. (More)
INJURIES HINDER MEDAL PROSPECTS
Ian Gordon looks at British prospects for the World Championships in Paris. (More)
MOORCROFT DEMANDS POSITIVE APPROACH
David Moorcroft has urged the GB team to stay upbeat ahead of the World Championships. (More)
JONES PUTS STRESS ON PRESSURE PROBLEM
UK performance boss Max Jones blamed pressure for Britain's spate of injuries ahead of Paris. (More)
EDWARDS TO MAKE LAST-MINUTE DECISION
Triple jumper Jonathan Edwards will decide on World Championship participation at the last minute. (More)
RAWLINSON PROVIDES HOPE
World Championships 400m hurdles hope Chris Rawlinson appears to be on the mend. (More)
EDWARDS OPTIMISTIC HE WILL COMPETE
Jonathan Edwards is optimistic he can defend his world triple jump title in Paris. (More)
CAINES AIMS HIGH
Daniel Caines is determined to produce his best form in next week's World Championships. (More)
LEWIS CHASING MEDAL
Denise Lewis is confident she can be in the running for a medal at the World Championships. (More)
LEWIS CONFIRMS PARIS TRIP
Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis will compete in this month's World Championships. (More)
LEWIS-FRANCIS STILL HOPES FOR MEDAL
Out-of-form sprint star Mark Lewis-Francis says he will bounce back at the World Championships. (More)
RADCLIFFE OUT OF WORLDS
Paula Radcliffe has pulled out of the World Championships in Paris. (More)
RAWLINSON'S PREPARATION FEARS
Chris Rawlinson is disappointed by his build-up to the World Championships. (More)
CHAMBERS FOCUSED ON PARIS
Dwain Chambers is skipping Zurich's famous meeting to focus on the World Championships. (More)
MERRY WITHDRAWS FROM WORLDS
Katharine Merry has withdrawn from the World Championships in Paris. (More)
LEWIS IN GOOD SHAPE - DICK
Denise Lewis is in good shape for the World Championships in Paris. (More)
RADCLIFFE SELECTED FOR PARIS
Paula Radcliffe has been named in the GB team for the World Championships. (More)
FULL GB & N IRELAND SQUAD
Great Britain and Northern Ireland's full squad for the World Championships in Paris. (More)
Paris Results
August 31 - Day Nine
August 30 - Day Eight
August 29 - Day Seven
August 28 - Day Six
August 27 - Day Five
August 26 - Day Four
August 25 - Day Three
August 24 - Day Two
August 23 - Day One
Paris Schedule
Saturday August 23
Sunday August 24
Monday August 25
Tuesday August 26
Wednesday August 27
Thursday August 28
Friday August 29
Saturday August 30
Sunday August 31
World Beaters
Hicham Has What It Takes
Another Mutola Cruise?
Sanchez Is Serious
Block Ready To Rumble
Best Of British
Lewis: Is She Ready?
Morgan: One Giant Leap
Danvers Spurred On
Chambers Has A Dream
Campbell's Double Target
Onwards Christian Soldier
Caines Eyes Domination
Rawlinson Wants Respect
Jade A Gem
Backley Still Throwing