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Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw

Bolt breaks 10 seconds under roof in Warsaw

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The Jamaican clocked 9.98 seconds into a slight breeze at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in front of a 20,000 crowd on a new track laid down the side of the infield.

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Farewell race: Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt was beaten into bronze medal position by Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman who won gold and silver respectively in the World Championships 100 metres final.

'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 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.

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.

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'At a time when people don't like to even sacrifice their panchayat seat, Biplab Kumar Deb sacrificed the chair of chief minister with a smiling face.'

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.

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:

PIX: Duplantis beats Warholm in Scandinavian sprint showdown

PIX: Duplantis beats Warholm in Scandinavian sprint showdown

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is rarely beaten and he outsprinted 400 metres hurdler Karsten Warholm in the hotly-anticipated 100 metres exhibition race in Zurich on Wednesday, which brought the two World record holders together in a neutral event.

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.

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 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.

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.

More upside in Zomato's stock, but competition also rising

More upside in Zomato's stock, but competition also rising

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The filing of Swiggy's DRHP has led to direct comparisons with Zomato, which is a direct competitor in food delivery and the fast-growing quick-commerce segment where Blinkit (owned by Zomato) faces off against Instamart (and Zepto). In Q-commerce, Flipkart, Amazon, Reliance and Big Basket are all entering the space. All of them have deep pockets, hence competitive intensity will rise going forward.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul seals place in quarters

ATP roundup: Tommy Paul seals place in quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Tommy Paul led a parade of seeded players into the quarterfinals on Wednesday at the Adelaide International in Australia.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.