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World Swimming: Ledecky breaks 1500 metres freestyle world record

World Swimming: Ledecky breaks 1500 metres freestyle world record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

American Katie Ledecky set a world record for the women's 1500 metres freestyle at the world swimming championships on Tuesday.

Madhavan reacts as son creates new record in national junior swimming

Madhavan reacts as son creates new record in national junior swimming

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Never say never. National Junior Record for 1500m freestyle broken'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.

World Swimming: Sjostrom sets 100m butterfly world record

World Swimming: Sjostrom sets 100m butterfly world record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom set a world record for the women's 100 metres butterfly at the world swimming championships on Monday.

Unusual summer pics: A desi-style swimming pool!

Unusual summer pics: A desi-style swimming pool!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Top swimming pool views in the world

Top swimming pool views in the world

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Swimming pools are more spectacular than ever, and they not only have to look incredible; they have to have great views too.

Big names sink in high-class swimming fields

Big names sink in high-class swimming fields

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The strength of the swimming competition at the Commonwealth Games was evident on the first morning of action with defending champions and expected finalists exiting early in the opening heats.

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Ganguly surpassed Aryan Nehra's timing of 4:27:62 which he had set at the Nationals last month.

Why V V S Laxman is reluctant to become India coach

Why V V S Laxman is reluctant to become India coach

Rediff.com24 May 2024

V V S Laxman hasn't applied for the post which will be both physically and mentally a taxing for next three and half years.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

Former swim coach offers to help Hewitt

Former swim coach offers to help Hewitt

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Talbot told the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday he had contacted Hewitt's camp offering advice on how the former world number one can return to the top.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

This 11-yr-old girl is swimming 550 km from Kanpur to Varanasi for 'clean Ganga'

This 11-yr-old girl is swimming 550 km from Kanpur to Varanasi for 'clean Ganga'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Shraddha Shukla, a Class IX student will cover the distance in just 10 days.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

World Swimming Championships: Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record

World Swimming Championships: Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Katie Ledecky of the United States broke her own world record for 800 metres freestyle at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

Swimming: A great way to burn fat?

Swimming: A great way to burn fat?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Fitness expert Samreedhi Sharma tells you how to get into shape.

Pune boy successfully swims 71-km stretch

Pune boy successfully swims 71-km stretch

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Pune boy successfully swims 71-km stretch

Team Anna CAN'T swim in muck: Santosh Hegde

Team Anna CAN'T swim in muck: Santosh Hegde

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Justice Santosh Hegde, a member of Team Anna, is not in favour of activist Anna Hazare and his supporters joining politics. He explains why he so stringently opposes the idea to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

Olympic U.S. swimming champion Phelps arrested for drunken driving

Olympic U.S. swimming champion Phelps arrested for drunken driving

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps was arrested for drunken driving early on Tuesday after speeding and then crossing the double-lane lines inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland Transportation Authority Police said.

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A night after becoming the first swimmer to go under the 'Magic 57' mark in the men's 100 metres breaststroke, Peaty cruised to his third straight gold in the event, though his time -- 57.14 -- was off his world record of 56.88 set in Sunday's semis.

Aus woman set to brave sharks on swim from Cuba to U.S.

Aus woman set to brave sharks on swim from Cuba to U.S.

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

With favourable weather predicted and a team of scientists on her side, Australian Chloe McCardel will set out on Wednesday to become the first person to make the 103-mile (166-km) swim between Cuba and the Florida Keys without a shark cage to protect her.

U.S. woman swims record-breaking Cuba-to-Florida stretch without shark cage!

U.S. woman swims record-breaking Cuba-to-Florida stretch without shark cage!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

A 64-year-old American long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad, completed a 35-year-long quest to cross the Florida Straits on Monday, becoming the first person to swim from Cuba without a shark cage.

R Madhavan's Son Vedaant Wins 5 Golds

R Madhavan's Son Vedaant Wins 5 Golds

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Vedaant swam to five gold medals at the Malaysian Invitational Age Group Swimming Championships 2023 in Kuala Lumpur.

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Sufyan Shaikh, the first Indian to complete swimming in ten seas takes us through the spectacular moments that defined his life and career.

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We believe there are other, more creative solutions than rebuilding the Gabba for the Games which provide a legacy for our sports and even greater access for fans to an exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games.'

Invincible Russians sweep Golds in synchro swimming

Invincible Russians sweep Golds in synchro swimming

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Russia underlined their total dominance in the synchronised swimming programme at the world championships on Saturday by completing a sweep of all seven gold medals with victory in the free combination team event.

Khade, Sejwal share seven medals in Asian Swimming

Khade, Sejwal share seven medals in Asian Swimming

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

Olympian Virdhawal Khade on Saturday won a bronze in men's 50m freestyle to end his Asian Swimming Championships campaign in China with four medals.

Thorpe to swim 400m at Athens

Thorpe to swim 400m at Athens

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Craig Stevens gave up his spot on Monday, saying he wanted to concentrate on his other events.

Jim Sarb Is SCREAMING For...

Jim Sarb Is SCREAMING For...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Before Jim Sarbh arrives with the second season of Made In Heaven, he makes a quick stopover to the Maldives.

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'He's been receiving treatment from a doctor. He's big and powerful when he's not happy. We decided he needed some treatment but there was no way he was going to go and get treatment this morning, so we called the police.'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

Gairik Bardhan sets SAF Games swim record

Gairik Bardhan sets SAF Games swim record

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

The Kolkata schoolboy sunk the men's 200m breaststroke mark at the Games as India won all four gold medals on offer on the opening day.

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Swim with sharks; kayak with crocodiles: 5 adventures to try this summer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Get ready to challenge yourself.

Aus swim star Thorpe admitted to rehab for depression

Aus swim star Thorpe admitted to rehab for depression

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has been admitted to rehab after suffering from depression, local media said on Monday.

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Australian Open

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

From her remarkable comeback through qualifiers to triumphant battles against major champions, Yastremska's resilience radiates on the hallowed Rod Laver Arena.

What Life Is All About For Alaya

What Life Is All About For Alaya

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Sanjana promotes Kadak Singh... Parineeti shares throwback picture... Erica enjoys a view...

In Maharashtra, no water for swimming pools, no rain dance for Holi

In Maharashtra, no water for swimming pools, no rain dance for Holi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

All municipal corporations have been directed to shut down swimming pools and not to provide water tankers for revellers.