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

Cork's Ciaran O'Lionaird has qualified for the 1500 metres final at the World Championships in South Korea after a strong run in today's semi-final.

Caster Semenya’s lawyers have described as “nonsense” media reports they are planning to sue the International Association of Athletics Federations and Athletics South Africa for multi-million-euro sums.

Gail Devers and LaShaunte’a Moore will replace Torri Edwards, the USA’s suspended world champion, in the Olympic 100 and 200 metres races in Athens.