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Nine Olympic Gold medallists to compete at the Aviva British Grand Prix

The prestigious meeting is the first in the UK since the action came to a close in China and the Olympic torch passed on to London ahead of the 2012 Games. 26 August 2008

Gateshead ready to welcome home our Golden Girl

Ohuruogu secured a stunning gold medal in Beijing yesterday [Tuesday] with victory over world number one Sanya Richards in the 400m. And that win will ensure a standing ovation when she lines up at the Aviva British Grand Prix on August 31. 20 August 2008

Edwards: Idowu should be scared of no one

A win for the charismatic athlete would make him one of the stars of the Games for Team GB and ensure a rapturous ovation at the Olympic homecoming meeting - the Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead on August 31. 19 August 2008
Lynn Davies urges Tomlinson to show no fear this weekend

Tomlinson has won his race to be fit to compete for Team GB in Beijing and has confirmed he will also compete in the Aviva British Grand Prix on Sunday 31st August at Gateshead International Stadium. 14 August 2008
Mo Farah to run the 3000m at the Aviva British Grand Prix

Mo Farah is one of several British Olympians set to compete at the one day meeting which will also host the mouth watering clash in the men's 100m between Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell. 12th August 2008
Sanders and Ohuruogu to face each other at Gateshead

Great Britain's 400m teammates, Nicola Sanders and Christine Ohuruogu, are set to continue their rivalry at the Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead just 12 days after the Olympic 400m final. 12th August 2008
Powell and Gay to meet in Gateshead

Sprint stars Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell are set for a showdowna fortnight after the Olympic 100m final. 5 August 2008
Ten to Follow for the Aviva London Grand Prix

Preview of the runners and riders at Crystal Palace. 24 July 2008
Asafa Powell fighting fit and ready for London

Fastest men in the world confirmed for Palace. 21 July 2008
Bolt promising something special at Palace

Fastest man in the world set for Aviva London Grand Prix. 16 July 2008
Team GB members will compete at the Aviva London Grand Prix

Superb send off for Beijing bound athletes. 15 July 2008
Ten to follow at the Olympic Trials

Birmingham's biggest and best battles this weekend. 8 July 2008
Holmes buoyed by middle distance quality

Double Olympic Champion looking forward to trials weekend. 4 July 2008
Sotherton shaping up for trials

Local girl seeks home advantage at Olympic trials. 2 July 2008