The father of Usain Bolt, the greatest sprinter of all time, has died after a lengthy illness, according to local reports.

Great Britain's Josh Kerr and Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen will resume their rivalry at the Diamond League meeting in London ...

Eight years ago to this day—on August 4, 2012—one of the all-time greats became even greater when Serena Williams captured the gold medal at the London Olympics to complete her Golden Slam.

In June of 1939, the IOC awarded the 1944 Olympics to London. Again, World War Two forced cancellation. A year after the war ended, London was once again selected, this time to host the 1948 Olympics.