GREECE’S defending Olympic 400m hurdles champion Fania Halkia has tested positive for banned drugs.

IRISH Olympic bosses are considering a radical new plan to work with sports like the GAA, the IRFU and the FAI in an effort to develop new talent.

Rebecca Romero won her second gold medal of the track cycling World Championships with victory in the team pursuit.

Olympic triple-jump champion Christian Olsson has hinted that Jonathan Edwards’ world record may be out of his reach.