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Jamaica's Bolt makes history in Rio; wins third successive Olympics 100m gold

Jamaica's Bolt makes history in Rio; wins third successive Olympics 100m gold

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres with a time of 9.81 seconds on Sunday.

Sprint king Bolt challenges Yuvraj, Zaheer for a cricket match!

Sprint king Bolt challenges Yuvraj, Zaheer for a cricket match!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The fastest man on earth Usain Bolt is all set to make his date with India on Tuesday as he features in a friendly cricket match with India's star players Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan.

Bolt seals triple-triple as Jamaica win sprint relay; US disqualified

Bolt seals triple-triple as Jamaica win sprint relay; US disqualified

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt secured a sweep of the three men's sprint titles for a third successive Olympics when Jamaica successfully defended their 4x100 meters relay title in 37.27 seconds on Friday.

'Even Bolt would not have caught Pato'

'Even Bolt would not have caught Pato'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Not even 100 metres world record holder Usain Bolt could have caught AC Milan's Alexandre Pato when he streaked through to score against Barcelona after 24 seconds on Tuesday, Barca coach Pep Guardiola said.

Bolt and Bekele beaten, Blake takes 100

Bolt and Bekele beaten, Blake takes 100

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Usain Bolt and Kenenisa Bekele relinquished their world titles on Sunday when the world's fastest man and the most successful distance runner false-started and failed to finish in the 100 and 10,000 metres finals.

Bolt and Kenyans beam as Ohuruogu sobs

Bolt and Kenyans beam as Ohuruogu sobs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Usain Bolt brought world-class pizzazz to the athletics world championships on Saturday where one Olympic champion ducked out without completing even a single pole vault and another was in tears after false starting in her 400 metres heat.

PHOTOS: Bolt blasts and Rollins rolls in Moscow

PHOTOS: Bolt blasts and Rollins rolls in Moscow

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

His swag of gold growing with every meticulously executed global final, Usain Bolt cantered to more sprint glory on Saturday as American Brianna Rollins, bursting with raw power, announced herself as the new hurdling queen.

Arey daro maat, bhaago maat: Modi taunts Rahul over Rae Bareli move

Arey daro maat, bhaago maat: Modi taunts Rahul over Rae Bareli move

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Modi said that Congress' tally in the Lok Sabha polls will be an "all-time low"

Imperious Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold at CWG

Imperious Bolt leads Jamaica to relay gold at CWG

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica to the 4x100 metres relay gold with an emphatic finish to win his first Commonwealth Games medal on Saturday.

Usain Bolt prepared to return Olympic relay gold

Usain Bolt prepared to return Olympic relay gold

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Usain Bolt has told Reuters he would have no problem giving back one of his six Olympic gold medals if a Jamaican relay team mate is confirmed to have failed a drugs test.

Powell edges Bolt in 100 metres

Powell edges Bolt in 100 metres

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Jamaica's Asafa Powell beat compatriot and world record holder Usain Bolt in the men's 100 metres at a Grand Prix meeting on Tuesday.

Bolt's gold down to yam power, says father

Bolt's gold down to yam power, says father

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Usain Bolt streaked to 100 meters Olympic gold at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday thanks to yam power, his father said. Wellesley Bolt said his son was partial to the vegetable grown in the north-western area of Jamaica where the sprinter was born.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Bolt defies wind to blaze to victory

Bolt defies wind to blaze to victory

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Usain Bolt defied gusting winds to blaze to victory over 200 metres at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting Friday in 20.03 seconds to claim his first victory on Swedish soil.

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has announced that he will return to the London Anniversary Games next year in a bid to warm up for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Bolt dreams of watching Tendulkar play live

Bolt dreams of watching Tendulkar play live

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Sachin Tendulkar's long list of admirers keeps on growing with world and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt on Saturday saying he was one of the 'greatest cricketer' and he dreams of watching the Indian champion play live.

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'Physically I am alright, there is a little bit of pain, but nothing a massage can't cure, I'm taking it easy," Bolt said of his condition two days after finishing third despite clocking his season's best-equalling 9.95 seconds in the 100m final'

Upset Bolt has 'lost all respect for Carl Lewis'

Upset Bolt has 'lost all respect for Carl Lewis'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Usain Bolt took a momentary break from basking in his historic Olympic sprinting double to fiercely criticise former US athlete Carl Lewis.

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Usain Bolt will retire after the 2017 World Championships in London.

Carl Lewis queries Bolt's long jump ambitions

Carl Lewis queries Bolt's long jump ambitions

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Usain Bolt should concentrate on retaining his Olympic 100 and 200 metres titles before considering a move into other events, nine times Olympic champion Carl Lewis said on Tuesday.

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Don't compare me to Bolt says Jamaica's latest sprint hope

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akeem Bloomfield announced himself as the latest 'next big thing' from Jamaica

Bolt inspires Powell to shrink target

Bolt inspires Powell to shrink target

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Usain Bolt's startling 9.69-second run at the Olympics has inspired Jamaican compatriot Asafa Powell to target 9.59 for the 100 metres.

Cutting 200m from Olympics just stupid idea: Bolt

Cutting 200m from Olympics just stupid idea: Bolt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt said on Wednesday reports suggesting the 200 metres is among five athletics events at risk of being cut from the Olympic programme is 'ridiculous' and must not happen.

Bolt's 200 metres season may be in jeopardy

Bolt's 200 metres season may be in jeopardy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt's remaining 200 metres season may be in jeopardy because of a strained Achilles tendon, the Jamaican said on Wednesday.

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

England striker is a 'genetic freak' like the Olympic champ, says Leicester City scientist

Bolt runs year's fastest 100 metres in Daegu

Bolt runs year's fastest 100 metres in Daegu

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt opened his 100 metres season with the year's fastest time, clocking 9.86 seconds in Daegu, South Korea on Wednesday.

Bolt opens season with fourth-fastest 200m

Bolt opens season with fourth-fastest 200m

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt ran the fourth-fastest 200 metres of all-time with a blistering 19.56 second sprint in front of his home fans at the Jamaica International Invitational on Saturday.

Bolt refuses to see himself as savior of dope-tainted athletics

Bolt refuses to see himself as savior of dope-tainted athletics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

'People are saying I need to win for the sport but there's a lot of other athletes out there running clean, and who have run clean throughout their whole careers'

Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis win top Laureus Awards

Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis win top Laureus Awards

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and British heptathlete Jessica Ennis won the Laureus World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards on Monday following their success at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world's greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards -- also called the 'Oscars of Sport' -- to be presented.

No worries as Usain Bolt blocks out bad starts

"No worries" as Usain Bolt blocks out bad starts

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

A laid back Usain Bolt has decided the best way to improve his not-so-perfect start is not to worry about it, the Jamaican world record holder said on Thursday.

Will it be cricket or football? Versatile Bolt spoilt for choice

Will it be cricket or football? Versatile Bolt spoilt for choice

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt, who has already conquered the racing track with six Olympic gold medals, may switch to cricket or football after the 2016 Games in Rio de Janerio.

Sprint King Bolt, Yuvraj Singh get ready for face-off!

Sprint King Bolt, Yuvraj Singh get ready for face-off!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt will come to India next week to play a cricket match against a team that includes World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

It's official: Bolt is the best in the world, ever!

It's official: Bolt is the best in the world, ever!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt, already enshrined as one of the greatest Olympians of all time, became the most successful athlete in world championship history when he anchored Jamaica to victory in the 4x100 metres relay on Sunday.

London Olympics may be sprinting swansong: Bolt

London Olympics may be sprinting swansong: Bolt

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Usain Bolt may retire from sprinting after the 2012 London Games, the triple Olympic champion told local media on Friday.

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Jamaica expects the electrifying Olympic wins of the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt will enhance its image and help in wooing more foreign tourists to the picturesque Caribbean country.

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

'Somebody said I can become immortal. Two more medals to go and I can sign off. Immortal.'

Bolt wins gold and Isinbayeva breaks world record

Bolt wins gold and Isinbayeva breaks world record

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt won the 100 metres with a late surge at the Weltklasse Golden League meeting on Friday while Russian Yelena Isinbayeva broke her own world record in the women's pole vault.

Bolt named IAAF World Athlete of the Year

Bolt named IAAF World Athlete of the Year

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Jamaican Usain Bolt beat United States hurdler Aries Merritt and Kenyan runner David Rudisha to clinch the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award for the fourth time.

Bolt cruises to victory on China return

Bolt cruises to victory on China return

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Usain Bolt celebrated his return to China for the first time since his Beijing Olympic heroics with a comfortable victory in the 200 meters at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting on Sunday.