Australia's Chef de Mission for Gold Coast 2018 Steve Moneghetti has joined in the defence of Commonwealth Games marathon champion Michael Shelley following criticism that he did not stop to help Scotland's Callum Hawkins.

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov has claimed he and International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe have set out a "roadmap" for the next two months to help his country get reinstated. 

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov is meeting International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe today to discuss the reintegration of the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) into the sport, it has been reported. 

Organisers of the Virgin Money London Marathon have confirmed 29-year-old professional chef Matt Campbell died after collapsing during yesterday's event.

Australia’s Commonwealth Games marathon gold medallist Michael Shelley has reportedly been distressed by online abuse received for failing to stop and help Scotland’s Callum Hawkins, who collapsed just over a mile from the finish with a lead of more than two minutes at Gold Coast 2018. 

Svein Arne Hansen has told the European Athletics Member Federations that he is ready to run for another four years as President.

Defending champion Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya led from the front to secure a third Virgin Money London Marathon victory as compatriot Vivian Cheruiyot produced a patient performance to win the women's race amid difficult conditions here today.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has announced he wants the city to bid for the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships following the huge success of the Commonwealth Games.

Athletes competing at the Virgin Money London Marathon are expected to battle record temperatures - as well as each other - when the prestigious race takes place here tomorrow.

Plans have been unveiled by the University of Oregon for the new track and field stadium that will replace its historic Hayward Field in 2020 - in time to host the following year’s International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships.

A "European Mile" area in the heart of Berlin will offer sporting and cultural events as part of the city’s 2018 European Athletics Championships.

Yelena Isinbayeva has claimed the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is "biasedly focused" on doping issues within Russian athletics, and has been "participating in political games".

Kenyan veteran Eliud Kipchoge has promised a "beautiful" race during Sunday's (April 22) Virgin Money London Marathon, despite a warning from organisers that the event is likely to be the hottest on record.

Defending Virgin London Marathon champion Mary Keitany of Kenya is targeting breaking Paula Radcliffe's longstanding world record and claimed the predicted hot weather will not hinder her chances when she competes in the race on Sunday (April 15).