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'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Gay's reduced ban sends wrong message, says Bolt.

Bolt to set tracks ablaze at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to set tracks ablaze at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will run in the London Anniversary Games ahead of his multiple title defence at the Rio Olympics in August.

Bolt shows supremacy in Brussels season finale

Bolt shows supremacy in Brussels season finale

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt powered away late in the race to win the 100 metres in 9.8 seconds at the season-closing Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Friday.

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

While the people who run athletics are dreading the day Usain Bolt leaves their stage, Canadian Andre de Grasse must be licking his lips at the prospect after emerging as the man most likely to fill the void.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Bolt v Gatlin: Cracker of a contest on the cards

Bolt v Gatlin: Cracker of a contest on the cards

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Always the crown jewel in the Olympic athletics programme, the Rio 100 metres final is shaping up to be extraordinary for many reasons.

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A baffled Usain Bolt ran his worst turn ever as he barely won the 200 metres at the Adidas Grand Prix meet in a sluggish 20.29 seconds on a warm, windy day at Randall's Island in New York, on Saturday.

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Reaction to Gatlin's win and Bolt's surprise defeat:

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'It felt oh so good to play an ass-kicking role!'

Tata Bolt: The best hatchback in its segment

Tata Bolt: The best hatchback in its segment

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

It is a good offering is its segment, and more what we understand it will be the best value for money premium hatchback.

Superstar Bolt ready to race, and really ready to retire

Superstar Bolt ready to race, and really ready to retire

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Although he thrives on the pressure of the big race, Usain Bolt says he is looking forward to watching the next one from the sidelines.

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.

Bolt leaves door open to 2017 sprint double at worlds

Bolt leaves door open to 2017 sprint double at worlds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Usain Bolt has left the door open to running in both the 100 and 200 metres at next year's world championships where he said he will be more focussed on protecting his legacy than topping his world records.

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.

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.

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.

Bolt says 'Gatlin deserves to be here' after facing more jeers on podium

Bolt says 'Gatlin deserves to be here' after facing more jeers on podium

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The 35-year-old Gatlin, who has served two suspensions for doping offences, ruined retiring Usain Bolt's fairytale farewell on Saturday by beating the Jamaican sprint superstar in a highly anticipated 100m final.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The current Olympic champion Italy's Marcell Jacobs, who has had a wretched time with injury since his shock Tokyo success, looked a little sluggish in finishing second in 10.05 behind Nigerian heat winner Kayinsola Ajayi (10.02).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra signed off with a silver medal in the Olympics men's Javelin Throw in Paris on Thursday. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem was a class above the field, setting a new Games record of 92.97 metres for the gold medal.

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.

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

With the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt, the 100m will have a new gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.