IAAF World Athletics Championships - Daegu 2011
Aftermath of Daegu flop, Nigeria drops to 37th position in World athletics
After a poor outing in the just ended IAAF World Championships held in Daegu, South Korea, Nigeria has been ranked 37th in the world by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
DAEGU2011 - David Rudisha gets his 800m Gold at last, Sudan's Kaki takes silver
Kenya's World 800m record-holder David Rudisha on Tuesday, with a dominant display of front running, won the Gold medal in the event at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Daegu, Korea.
Daegu2011 - Channel 4 UK drops main presenter from Daegu 2011 coverage after hundreds of complaints
Black British presenter Ortis Deley has been dropped as the main anchor of the 2011 IAAF World Athletics Championships coverage on Channel 4 Television station, after receiving hundreds of complaints from viewers.
Kenyan Rudisha among bevy of World stars to turn out for press lunch in Daegu
Following the completion of the women's 20km Race Walk, the only competition on Day 5 of the IAAF World Championships, Daegu 2011, the tradition of the championship's press lunch was continued in Casa Italia which for the nine day duration of Daegu 2011 is situated in the May Garden in Daegu City Centre.
DAEGU2011 - Amantle Montsho wins Botswana’s first World Championships Gold
Amantle Montsho earned Botswana its first ever gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in the Women's 400m race in Daegu, South Korea on last night.
SA Pistorius delight at World Championships bow in Daegu 2011
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius today spoke about his excitement at competing at the IAAF World Championships as he discussed the upcoming event with athletics great and 400m world record holder Michael Johnson.
Nigeria selects squad of 17 for Daegu - IAAF World Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has listed seventeen athletes to represent the country at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships, Daegu, Korea, 27 August to 4 September.
Metu looks forward to Daegu 2011 challenge
Former Nigeria 100m male champion, Obinna Metu is ready to challenge the best runners in the 100m when the IAAF Wolrd challenge begins in August.
I am a fighter, says Tosin Oke
Africa and Commonwealth triple jump champion, Tosin Oke has his sight set on the finals of the men's triple jump when the World's best converge in Daegu, Korea in August for the IAAF World Championships.
Emedolu backs Nigerian athletes to shine in Daegu, Korea
Former Nigeria sprint star, Uchenna Emedolu has debunked insinuations from some quarters that Nigerian athletes will flounder when the IAAF World Championships begins in August in Korea.
Okagbare targets World Athletics Championships in Daegu
Nigeria's and African women 100m champion, Blessing Okagbare has stated that her target at the 65th All Nigeria/Cross River State Athletics Championships is to make it to the IAAF World Championship in Daegu, Korea in August.
LOC marks 100 days to Daegu World Championships
The city of Daegu was abuzz with excitement as the Local Organising Committee and the host city hosted a series of promotional events to mark 100 days to the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011.
