Londoner Idowu, who is the defending Commonwealth Games and world indoor champion, beat his previous best of 17.68, set in 2002, although he has jumped 17.75 indoors.

BBC: Idowu wins Britain's second gold

When Manchester's games are finished, the site should have championship-standard indoor tennis, squash and cycling centres, athletics facilities, and a badminton and netball hall.

ECONOMIST: Football stadiums

Camping out for tickets for the games against UNC and Maryland in Krzyzewskiville on the muddy ground outside of Cameron Indoor Stadium is a rite of passage, as important a requirement for earning a Duke diploma as your 34 class credits.

FORBES: On being a Duke fan