Gevaert heads Belgian team for Osaka

Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian Athletics Federation has announced the team that will defend the national colours at the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Osaka, Japan (25 Aug to 2 Sep).

Sprinter Kim Gevaert carries the team’s highest hopes. The European 100m and 200m champion is confident: “My season has been going well so far. I’ve never been in a 100m final at World Championships before. It is a glamorous event and it’s my special aim to be part of that. I’m a more experienced 200m-athlete and I’m looking forward to that event as well,” says Gevaert...

Belgium also counts on its 4x100m...