No one actually dropped the baton this time, which is progress of sorts, but Great Britain's men's 4 x 100m relay squad still managed to get disqualified in their heat, the fifth time they have done so in the past six major competitions.

Gemili's error and disappointment in the 4x400m puts pressure on Van Commenee

Great Britain's sprint relay woes continued tonight as another baton changeover mistake cost them a place in the 4x100 metres final at the Olympic Stadium.

As part of the "Games effect" the NHS is launching a health drive to improve the fitness of Londoners.

Sebastian Coe insists that Usain Bolt is already a legend - despite the president of the International Olympic Committee stating the Jamaican sprinter will need to star at even more Games before he can attain that status.

British sprint kayaker Ed McKeever stormed into the semi-finals of the 200m competition today as he won his heat in a time of 35.087 seconds.

He may have become the first man to win consecutive gold medals in both the 100 and 200 metres but Jacques Rogge has denied Usain Bolt the third title he came to the London 2012 Olympic Games to collect. The president of the International Olympic Committee has told the Jamaican sprinter he is not yet a “living legend”.

Usain Bolt has hit out at people who make claims about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in athletics, and has "lost all respect" for former Olympic champion Carl Lewis.

Jamaican makes history by becoming first man to win 100m and 200m in consecutive Games

Jamaican flags outnumber Union Jacks as sprinter becomes first to win Olympic 'double double'

Jack Green today lived up to his promise to show what he is capable of with a baton in his hand by helping Britain reach the final of the men's 4x400m relay.

Really, you could watch him all day, as you might some huge, rolling surf or one of those great thoroughbreds who makes the others look as if they are standing still.

Usain Bolt believes he can break his own world record after cruising into the 200 metres final with contemptuous ease at London 2012.

Sir Chris Hoy hit out at cycling's world governing body yesterday after he was denied the chance to compete for three gold medals at the London Olympics.