News for 'Marathon'

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.

Hawkins collapse overshadows CWG men's marathon

Hawkins collapse overshadows CWG men's marathon

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The final day of the Commonwealth Games was marred when Scottish athlete Callum Hawkins was left without medical attention on the marathon course after collapsing in brutal heat during the last event of the athletics programme.

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Aus Open PIX: Zverev cruises; Nishikori, Ruud survive scare

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev cruised past Frenchman Lucas Pouille in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Due to restricted entry in Japan, the race has now been pushed back to Oct. 17.

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

Agassi hopes to make a generational change in India...

Agassi hopes to make a generational change in India...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'What I hope to do is provide a vehicle for that scale and growth in literacy and English as a second language here.'

Paris Olympian Cheptegei succumbs to burn injuries inflicted by boyfriend

Paris Olympian Cheptegei succumbs to burn injuries inflicted by boyfriend

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Cheptegei suffered burns to more than 75% of her body in the attack in Kenya on Sunday.

IOC firm on decision to move Tokyo Games marathon

IOC firm on decision to move Tokyo Games marathon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The International Olympic Commission will not change its decision to move the 2020 marathon to Sapporo to avoid the heat, a top Tokyo Olympics planning official said on Friday, despite pleas from Tokyo's governor to keep the race in the capital.

Marathon History

Marathon History

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

On April 10, 1896 the first Olympic marathon was held from Marathon Bridge to the stadium in Athens.

Tokyo governor gives reluctant consent to marathon venue move

Tokyo governor gives reluctant consent to marathon venue move

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

IOC stunned many Games organisers last month by announcing that the marathon, one of the most prestigious events at any Olympics, would be moved to the northern Japanese city of Sapporo to avoid the worst of Tokyo's summer heat.

Stokes to run half marathon to raise funds for NHS

Stokes to run half marathon to raise funds for NHS

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'I've done absolutely no training, the longest distance that I've ever run is 8 kilometres. So, I don't even know I'm going to be able to complete it but hopefully, I can'

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

It is said that Kumaraswamy was in a dilemma, as Nikhil was not keen on contesting but buckled under pressure from party workers.

Sunita Williams Dances In Space!

Sunita Williams Dances In Space!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

On June 5, 2024, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her crewmate and fellow NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore, safely docked Boeing Starliner capsule with the International Space Station.

Kenyan Kiptum shatters half-marathon world record

Kenyan Kiptum shatters half-marathon world record

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Kenyan Abraham Kiptum set a world record of 58 minutes and 18 seconds in the men's race at the Valencia half-marathon in Spain on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Images from Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

How To Turn Rs 1 Lakh Into Rs 1 Crore

How To Turn Rs 1 Lakh Into Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Seems daunting? With right financial planning, patience, and commitment, this goal is entirely achievable, says Ramalingam Kalirajan. Here's how

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Jemima Sumgong, who last year became the first Kenyan woman to win Olympic gold in the marathon, has tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO in an out-of-competition test carried out by the IAAF, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

American legend Miller event ambassador of Mumbai Marathon

American legend Miller event ambassador of Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Seven-time Olympic medallist and nine-time World Champion American gymnast Shannon Miller was on Friday named the international event ambassador for the 17th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon. Miller, 42, is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame twice -- in 2006(individual) and 2008 (team) respectively.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain's Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday.

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.

'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws in the Chess World C'ship.

The most inspiring finish you'll ever see

The most inspiring finish you'll ever see

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bhutan's Kinzang Lhamo finished the hilly and hot course in three hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the men's Olympic marathon with a dominating performance, running alone into the Sambadrome and finishing in two hours, eight minutes and 44 seconds.

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Netherlands beat Germany, make first Davis Cup final

Netherlands beat Germany, make first Davis Cup final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Singles wins for Botic Van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor sparked a party amongst an army of orange-clad Dutch fans inside the Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena.

How to prepare for a marathon: Tips for first timers

How to prepare for a marathon: Tips for first timers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Follow these techniques to avoid injuries and enjoy your first run.

Kipchoge runs fastest marathon but...

Kipchoge runs fastest marathon but...

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Eliud Kipchoge ran the quickest recorded marathon on Saturday, crossing the line at the Monza Formula One track in two hours and 25 seconds but missing out on an ambitious attempt to break the two-hour barrier.

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Back-to-back Test series wins over Australia are almost unheard of but India have won the last four they have played.

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eight seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead.

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Several Bollywood celebrities took part in the 12th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on January 18.

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya expressed his disappointment towards the lack of enthusiasm in the reception of para-athletes on their return following India's record-breaking campaign in Paris.

Life lessons from a 74-yr-old marathon runner

Life lessons from a 74-yr-old marathon runner

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He is the living proof that you are never too old to run a marathon.

French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

French authorities hope Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera's swim will show the river is clean enough and ready to stage swimming events at the Olympic Games.

Belihu, Gemechu defend titles at Delhi Half Marathon

Belihu, Gemechu defend titles at Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Defending champions Andamlak Belihu and Tsehay Gemechu produced their personal best to retain the men's and women's titles respectively at the 15th Delhi Half Marathon.

Kenya mourns running sensation

Kenya mourns running sensation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Kenya marathon hero Kiptum honoured at funeral as unique talent and family man

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand capped a remarkable week by clinching a maiden Super 300 title with a commanding straight-game victory over China's Bao Li Jing and Li Qian in the Syed Modi International final on Sunday.