News for 'Marathon'

Record 34 spot kicks decide Ajax-Panathinaikos winner

Record 34 spot kicks decide Ajax-Panathinaikos winner

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Ajax keeper Remko Pasveer made five saves and scored on his own attempt to help the hosts win the shootout as Dutch international Brian Brobbey missed two penalties.

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The event's ambitious Guinness World Record attempt will have scores of participants assembling to create a colossal human image of a bird, adorned entirely in pink.

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Susannah Gill battles brutal conditions to claim World Marathon title

Stunning Farah claims Chicago Marathon for European record

Stunning Farah claims Chicago Marathon for European record

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

After biding his time for much of the race, the British four-time Olympic track champion surged to the lead in the final four miles and broke Ethiopian Mosinet Geremew to shatter the European marathon record of 2:05:48 despite wet and sometimes windy conditions.

Jarange makes U-turn on decision to contest Maha polls

Jarange makes U-turn on decision to contest Maha polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Those who have wronged or harassed the Maratha community should be taught a lesson through the ballot'

Tokyo Olympic marathon to be moved to Hokkaido: IOC

Tokyo Olympic marathon to be moved to Hokkaido: IOC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

"Athletes' health and well-being are always at the heart of our concerns," IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement.

Driven by mother, Panwar eyes Olympic glory

Driven by mother, Panwar eyes Olympic glory

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Race walker Suraj Panwar gears up for debut within debut at Olympics

Kenya's Chumba wins slow Chicago Marathon

Kenya's Chumba wins slow Chicago Marathon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Kenyan Dickson Chumba pulled away from compatriot Sammy Kitwara and comfortably won a slow Chicago Marathon in a sweep for the African nation on Sunday.

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar believes most of the current generation of gymnasts lack passion and urged them to embrace the sport with fervour to excel on the global stage.

Why every marathoner is a survivor!

Why every marathoner is a survivor!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

It all boils down to this last week. As the date for the Mumbai Marathon draws closer, Rediff staffer and first-time marathoner Laxmi Negi braces herself for the event of her life.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

What Is Amala Celebrating?

What Is Amala Celebrating?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Varun's constant khubsoorati... Parineeti gets snapped in London... Malaika in magic light...

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

SPOTTED! Katrina, John, Madhavan at Mumbai Marathon

SPOTTED! Katrina, John, Madhavan at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Actress Katrina Kaif wanted to participate in her first-ever Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on Sunday, but things don't go as planned.

COVID-19: Stokes completes half marathon to raise funds for NHS

COVID-19: Stokes completes half marathon to raise funds for NHS

Rediff.com6 May 2020

England football team to donate to NHS

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Marathon's first Indian woman

Marathon's first Indian woman

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

Demonetisation fallout: Pune International Marathon postponed

Demonetisation fallout: Pune International Marathon postponed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

In the wake of Centre's decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500, the organisers of the Pune International Marathon (PIM) have postponed the run and has been rescheduled for January 2017.

PHOTOS: Simbu, Kitur emerge winners at Mumbai Marathon

PHOTOS: Simbu, Kitur emerge winners at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Tanzania's Alphonce Simbu won the men's elite full marathon event while Kenya's Bornes Kitur bagged the women's title at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai, on Sunday.

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon final after defeating Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) on Thursday in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club.

Midnight marathon no escape from world championship heat

Midnight marathon no escape from world championship heat

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

So extreme are the expected conditions that there are growing concerns that many of the runners starting the 26.2 miles (42.195 km) race will not finish

Negussie wins Boston marathon

Negussie wins Boston marathon

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

He became the second Ethiopian winner in the history of the world's oldest annually contested marathon.

Marathon Grand Slam planned

Marathon Grand Slam planned

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Mumbai marathon mania impresses Polyzou

Mumbai marathon mania impresses Polyzou

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Maria Polyzou, the Greek national marathon champion and vice-president of SEGAS, who brought the prestigious Marathon Flame to the city, was excited about her journey to the city.

Share your Marathon moments

Share your Marathon moments

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Send us your pictures or videos and we will put it up on our website.

'He loved his kids, don't know what I will tell them': Family mourns Kiptum

'He loved his kids, don't know what I will tell them': Family mourns Kiptum

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Kelvin Kiptum's rise to world marathon sensation from barefoot cattle herder was meteoric.

World C'ship: Stalemate continues as Gukesh-Liren play another draw

World C'ship: Stalemate continues as Gukesh-Liren play another draw

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The second, fourth, fifth and sixth games had ended in draws.

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

John Abraham, Kalki Koechlin are among those who run for Mumbai.

How To Turn 1 Cr Into 100 Cr

How To Turn 1 Cr Into 100 Cr

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Let's explore three different ways to reach the Rs 100-crore mark, each taking advantage of the power of compounding, consistent investing, and some smart planning

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

However, police said the saw allegedly used by Poonawala to cut his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar's body is yet to be recovered.

Mumbai Marathon prize-money raised

Mumbai Marathon prize-money raised

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The fifth Mumbai Marathon has enhanced its prize money to USD 2.4 lakh and has attracted 40 of the world's top 100 marathoners.

Marathon's young achiever

Marathon's young achiever

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

FIH Pro League: India beat England in marathon shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India beat England in marathon shoot-out

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In the shoot-out, the hosts won 3-2 to pocket two points (including a bonus) as against England's one.

Equities outpace bonds in ultra-long marathon

Equities outpace bonds in ultra-long marathon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Equities are the go-to asset class as far as ultra-long-term returns are concerned. Over the past 123 years, global equities have provided an annualised real return of 5 per cent in US dollar terms, while bonds have delivered 1.7 per cent and short-term bills just 0.4 per cent, according to Credit Suisse's Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2023. In collaboration with the London Business School, Credit Suisse has analysed over 100 years of returns for key asset classes in 35 countries.

New York City Marathon most technologically advanced: TCS

New York City Marathon most technologically advanced: TCS

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

TCS previously developed mobile apps for the last year's marathon, helping participants to track runners and to receive race results, information on the event, and tips for training.

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

PIX: Bollywood runs the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Several stars participated as well as cheered in the Mumbai Marathon.

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Paris programme

Ethiopia's star marathon duo ready to conquer Mumbai

Ethiopia's star marathon duo ready to conquer Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The 26-year-old Abshero, a former world junior cross country champion, would be looking to make a big impact on his first trip to India with a personal best time of two hours, four minutes and 23 seconds, the best among those who have entered the race.