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At 35, Heffernan finally wins 50km walk; Indians flop

At 35, Heffernan finally wins 50km walk; Indians flop

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Ireland's Robert Heffernan won the world championship 50km walk title on Wednesday as the 35-year-old finally tasted glory after 13 years of heartbreak and near-misses.

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah stormed to victory in the 5,000 metres on Saturday to secure an unprecedented third successive distance double at major global championships.