If anyone can do something about the fragmented nature of British athletics then Dave Moorcroft, who was named yesterday as British athletics' new chief executive, is the man.

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Kelly Holmes, favourite to win gold in the world championship 1500 metres in Athens next month, is also considering running over 800m.

Simon Turnbull talks to the latest prospect to fly the 800m flag for Britain

Mike Rowbottom reports from Munich on the international return of the Army sergeant who left Atlanta on crutches

Mike Rowbottom on fall-out from the weekend's world indoor athletics championships

A extraordinary final day of the world indoor championships here produced three world records - including another at 800 metres for the awesome Wilson Kipketer - and a pay-out of 15 win bonuses worth $50,000 (pounds 31,000) apiece.

Faulty testing for drugs could lead to people being turned down unfairly for jobs, according to the scientist who proved the athlete Diane Modahl was innocent of taking steroids.

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Mary Walz, the former Barings executive, has escaped being banned from working in the City after reaching a settlement with the Securities and Futures Authority (SFA). However, it is understood that she will have to contribute a small amount to the SFA's costs for investigating the case against her.

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A world record which many believed would last for years to come was shattered here last night when Salah Hissou covered 10,000 metres in just 26min 38.08sec at the Ivo van Damme Memorial meeting.

Norman Fox on the British also-ran who deserved more than a badge of courage

Kelly Holmes, running once again with a pain-killing injection to counteract the effects of the shin injury which has undermined her Olympic preparations, reached tomorrow's 1500 metres final last night with a victory of characteristic boldness and courage.