News for 'Bolt'

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'I've just done everything I wanted to do in the sport'

Bolt commits to Puma until after 2016 Olympics

Bolt commits to Puma until after 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt renewed his long-standing sponsorship deal with Puma until after the 2016 Games in Rio, the German sportswear company said on Tuesday.

Jamaica honors Bolt with ambassadorship, highway

Jamaica honors Bolt with ambassadorship, highway

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Jamaica will grant diplomatic privileges to triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt and name a highway after him, Prime Minister Bruce Golding said on Tuesday.

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Usain Bolt celebrated West Indies's World T20 win by recording DJ Bravo's famous 'The Champion' song, but it seems that he also mocked Chris Gayle in it.

Bolt still undecided about Commonwealth Games

Bolt still undecided about Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Olympic and World champion sprinter Usain Bolt said the final call on his participation in the Delhi event would be taken by his coach next summer.

Faster than Lightning Bolt looking for right girl to marry

Faster than Lightning Bolt looking for right girl to marry

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Usain Bolt has revealed that he is now willing to settle down and have kids with a right girl.

Rio Olympic champions Bolt and Ayana win IAAF awards

Rio Olympic champions Bolt and Ayana win IAAF awards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Ethiopian distance runner Almaz Ayana were crowned as the IAAF's athletes of the year on Friday.

American rivals to feel 'full wrath' of lightning quick Bolt

American rivals to feel 'full wrath' of lightning quick Bolt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt is promising to let American sprinter Justin Gatlin "feel his full wrath" as he zones in on an unprecedented treble-treble of gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Gatlin confident of beating Bolt in Rio Olympics

Gatlin confident of beating Bolt in Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

US sprinter Justin Gatlin believes he is steadily catching up with Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt as the two head towards a likely showdown at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games next year.

Bolt unhurt after minor car accident: Report

Bolt unhurt after minor car accident: Report

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Jamaica's 100 metres World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt was involved in a minor car accident near his home early on Sunday but escaped without injury, the Gleaner newspaper reported.

An Era Of Secrecy Is Over For Modi

An Era Of Secrecy Is Over For Modi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'The word 'ally' in a coalition is misleading because it suggests someone who is always for you and with you. This is incorrect.' 'They are always for themselves and sometimes with you,' explains Aakar Patel.

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

Bolt cleared to race in Manchester

Bolt cleared to race in Manchester

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Triple Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will compete in a 150 metres street race in Manchester, England, on Sunday after recovering from a car accident, his agent said on Monday.

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates who won the 4 x 100m relay at the 2008 Beijing Games have been told by the country's Olympic Association to return their gold medals following Nesta Carter's failed drug test.

Hamstrung Bolt 'will be fine' in time for World Challenge

Hamstrung Bolt 'will be fine' in time for World Challenge

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt received treatment for "slight discomfort" in his hamstring following his 100 metres victory in Saturday's Cayman Invitational, his coach Glen Mills said on Monday.

Athletics enters post-Bolt era, but nothing changes for India

Athletics enters post-Bolt era, but nothing changes for India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The world braced up to a post-Bolt era but for India there was no momentous change as the country's athletes did nothing for the global audience to take note of.

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Bolt clocks world 150 metres best

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran the fastest ever 150m on Sunday in a street race held in a chilly and windy Manchester City Centre. He came home in 14.35 seconds, beating the previous best recorded by Italian Pietro Mennea of 14.8 in 1983. Britain's Marlon Devonish was second in 15.07 seconds.

Now, 3 more Kambala racers better Bolt's 100m mark!

Now, 3 more Kambala racers better Bolt's 100m mark!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Another Kambala racer has created a record in the 100 metres during the traditional buffalo race in Karnataka, covering the distance in 9.51 seconds, and improving on the timing of Srinivas Gowda, who stirred up a social media frenzy with his recent running exploits. Nishant Shetty from Bajagoli Jogibettu is the new jockey who broke 28-year-old Gowda's record at the Venoor Kambala on Sunday, organisers said.

Bolt clocks year's second fastest time to win Racers GP

Bolt clocks year's second fastest time to win Racers GP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ramped up his preparation for the Rio Olympics as he recovered from a stumble to win the men's 100 meters at the inaugural Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadium in Jamaica.

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Usain Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt has landed in Rio de Janeiro more than a week before the Olympics opening ceremony to fine tune his preparations for his attempt at an unprecedented triple-triple of gold medals in the men's sprints.

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Jamaican world record holder could not make up a 10 metre deficit on a University of Technology team, which won in 38.23 seconds.

Is Bolt the 'legend' he claims to be?

Is Bolt the 'legend' he claims to be?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

'Legend'. A small word, but with such weight of meaning. Usain Bolt bandied it around a lot before the London Olympics, saying these would be the Games where he wanted to become one. He did. But not solely for the reasons he thinks.

Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten

Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Olympic champion Usain Bolt clocked the fourth fastest 200 metres time ever to win the Lausanne Grand Prix in 19.59 seconds in torrential rain on Tuesday.

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The ban on Russia's track and field athletes from the Rio Games will scare drug cheats and help cleaning up the sport, Jamaica's six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said.

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Baleno is a runaway hit for Maruti Suzuki with delivery wait extending to six months.

Beijing sprint 'explosion': Bolt says will silence Gatlin

Beijing sprint 'explosion': Bolt says will silence Gatlin

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Usain Bolt says he is not yet ready for a duel with Justin Gatlin.

Rio Olympics: Injured Bolt to learn fate on Thursday

Rio Olympics: Injured Bolt to learn fate on Thursday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Usain Bolt is still in contention to compete in the 200 metres at next month's Olympics in Rio despite missing his country's trials through injury, the Jamaican athletics team boss said on Saturday.

Bolt set to light up Paris Diamond League again

Bolt set to light up Paris Diamond League again

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt will be the main attraction during July's Paris Diamond League meeting, organisers said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Bolt does back-to-back sprint double

PHOTOS: Bolt does back-to-back sprint double

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Usain Bolt won the 200 meters in 19.32 seconds Thursday night to become the first man with two Olympic titles at that distance.

'Bolt is important but he's not the only athlete'

'Bolt is important but he's not the only athlete'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The prospect of Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt missing the Rio Olympics through injury will rightly give organisers and fans palpitations. But track and field's chief administrator, Sebastian Coe, insisted that the Summer Games were not based around one athlete, albeit acknowledging the "genius" of the six-time Olympic gold medallist. Bolt is facing a race against time to be fit in his bid for an unprecedented third treble Olympic gold with the Rio Games just four weeks away.

Bolt back where he belongs, Vlasic vanquished

Bolt back where he belongs, Vlasic vanquished

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Usain Bolt raced to redemption in 19.40 golden seconds on Saturday to retain his world 200 metres title while Anna Chicherova ended Blanka Vlasic's four-year run as high jump world champion.

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

As a dozen scantily clad Brazilian Samba dancers gyrated on to the stage, rocking peacock-style headdresses and glittery thongs, Usain Bolt was not about to be intimidated or upstaged.

Bolt remains untouchable on return

Bolt remains untouchable on return

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Usain Bolt continued his domination of the sprints with a comfortable 100 metres victory at the Weltklasse Golden League meeting.

PHOTOS: Prince Harry bolts past Usain

PHOTOS: Prince Harry bolts past Usain

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Britain's Prince Harry achieved the impossible when he beat world's fastest man Usain Bolt in a friendly race as part of the royal's visit to Jamaica, in Kingston, on Tuesday.

Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold

Usain Bolt wins redemption with 200 gold

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Jamaican Usain Bolt blazed to the 200 metres title at the world championships on Saturday in 19.40 seconds to confirm his reputation as the king of sprinters.

Fireworks in Jamaica as Bolt wins final 100 metres race on home soil

Fireworks in Jamaica as Bolt wins final 100 metres race on home soil

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt recovered from a moderate start to win his final 100 metres on home soil, clocking 10.03 seconds at the 2nd Racers Grand Prix in Kingston on Saturday.

Bolt edges out compatriot Carter in Monaco

Bolt edges out compatriot Carter in Monaco

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt needed a late surge to narrowly beat fellow Jamaican Nesta Carter in the 100 metres with his season's best time of 9.88 seconds at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday.

Usain Bolts to 100m record

Usain Bolts to 100m record

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Jamaica's Usain Bolt streaked home in a time of 9.72 seconds to set a new 100m record.

Tata Bolt: For a great daily drive in the city

Tata Bolt: For a great daily drive in the city

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

This Tata car is well engineered and makes for a great daily drive in the city.

World's fastest man Bolt won't race again in 2015

World's fastest man Bolt won't race again in 2015

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has decided not to race again this year after his triple gold medal haul at last month's World Championships in China.