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By Neil Maidment LONDON Aug 9 (Reuters) - Jamaica's bid for the men's 4x400 metres relay gold was cut short by injury on Thursday when Jermaine Gonzales pulled up with an injury in the third leg of their heat. The world championship bronze medallists, who had fancied their chances of ending America's dominance in the event, looked devastated with Gonzales on his knees … [Read more...] about Olympics-Athletics-Jamaica crash out in men’s 4x400m relay

By Karolos Grohmann LONDON Aug 8 (Reuters) - Kenya's capital Nairobi is planning to bid for the 2024 Olympics and become the first African city to host the Games, the prime minister said on Wednesday. "Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, speaking at the Kenya National House today, announced that the Republic of Kenya will be starting the process of pitching to host … [Read more...] about Olympics-Nairobi planning to bid for 2024 Olympics-Kenyan PM

LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Olympic men's 110m hurdles semi-finals results on Wednesday. The top qualifiers were Aries Merritt of the United States, Cuba's Dayron Robles and Jason Richardson of the United States. Results Table Semi-final 3 1. Dayron Robles (Cuba) 13.10 seconds Q 2. Hansle Parchment (Jamaica) 13.14 Q 3. Lehann Fourie (South … [Read more...] about Olympics-Men’s 110m hurdles semi-finals results

LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Olympic men's athletics 200m semi-finals results on Wednesday. The top qualifiers were Jamaica's Yohan Blake, Wallace Spearmon of the United States and France's Christophe Lemaitre. Results Table Semi-final 3 1. Churandy Martina (Netherlands) 20.17 seconds Q 2. Warren Weir (Jamaica) 20.28 Q 3. Christian … [Read more...] about Olympics-Men’s athletics 200m semi-finals results

LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Aries Merritt of the United States won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 110m hurdles on Wednesday. Jason Richardson of the United States won the silver and Jamaica's Hansle Parchment won the bronze. Results Table 1. Aries Merritt (U.S.) 12.92 seconds 2. Jason Richardson (U.S.) 13.04 3. Hansle Parchment (Jamaica) … [Read more...] about Olympics-Men’s 110m hurdles medal results