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Watch out for these celebrities at NYC marathon this Sunday!

Watch out for these celebrities at NYC marathon this Sunday!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The notable names in the NYC marathon donning their running shoes for charity on November 2.

Asian Games: Marathon winner accused of pushing rival

Asian Games: Marathon winner accused of pushing rival

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The runner-up Elabbassi lodged a complaint with race officials.

Surinder, Kavita win half marathons

Surinder, Kavita win half marathons

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

India's Surinder Singh pipped Finnish rival Jitsi Utiranen in thrilling fashion to win the 21-km race at the Mumbai Marathon.

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Makers of wine, runners of marathons

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Meet Uma and Krishna Prasad, a unique entrepreneurial couple from Hyderabad.

Security, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon

Security, black ribbons for Boston at London Marathon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Runners wearing black ribbons held a 30-second silence to honour the victims of the Boston bombings before setting off on the London Marathon on Sunday, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of extra police.

Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon: Pal, Lakshmanan, Kavita set new course marks

Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon: Pal, Lakshmanan, Kavita set new course marks

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Army runners Neeraj Pal and G Lakshmanan, along with Kavita Raut of ONGC, broke course records while winning men's full marathon, half marathon and women's half marathon, respectively in the 4th Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon in Mumbai.

Mumbai Marathon: 10 fitness myths busted!

Mumbai Marathon: 10 fitness myths busted!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

If you're planning on running this January 20 -- to support a worthy cause or just because it's on your 'List of things to do before I die', here are a few facts you should know before you put those running shoes on.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that ran two hours and 23 minutes.

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz has been seen as fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's successor on the Paris clay.

Nitish not campaigning: Tejashwi hints at another U-turn

Nitish not campaigning: Tejashwi hints at another U-turn

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday asserted that 'something major' will take place, after Lok Sabha results are out, in Bihar where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seemed to be 'not going along well' with ally Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The Mumbai marathon is set to embrace technology.

Video: Visually-impaired marathoner inspires youngsters

Video: Visually-impaired marathoner inspires youngsters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Ahead of the Mumbai Marathon, visually-impaired marathoner Henry Wanyoike shares running tips and the secrets of becoming a champion.

Injured Dibaba pulls out of London Marathon

Injured Dibaba pulls out of London Marathon

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Ethiopia's Olympic 10,000 metres champion Tirunesh Dibaba has withdrawn from next month's London Marathon with a shin injury, organisers said on Thursday.

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams

Video: Marathon training for speed endurance

Video: Marathon training for speed endurance

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to prepare for the Mumbai Marathon by building your speed endurance.

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Rediff.com31 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Spectator spits on Belgian player Goffin at French Open

Spectator spits on Belgian player Goffin at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I think it only happens in France. At Wimbledon, obviously, there's not that. Or in Australia either. At the US Open, it's still rather quiet. Here, it's a really unhealthy atmosphere.'

Security tightened for Chicago marathon after Boston attack

Security tightened for Chicago marathon after Boston attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Increased security will be in effect for Sunday's Chicago Marathon, the first major marathon staged in the United States since the tragic April bombing at the Boston race, organizers and police said.

Tendulkar to run Mumbai Marathon

Tendulkar to run Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The star batsman and his wife Anjali would take part in the 'Dream Run'.

Rono, Seboka win Mumbai marathon

Rono, Seboka win Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

I ran the Mumbai Marathon

I ran the Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Did you participate in the Mumbai Marathon 2006? Tell us about it.

Running In The Snow At 10,000 Feet

Running In The Snow At 10,000 Feet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

225 runners took part in the second snow marathon organised at Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Radcliffe to run London marathon again

Radcliffe to run London marathon again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2002

World marathon record-holder Paula Radcliffe confirmed on Sunday she would run in next year's London marathon.

India, China military commanders hold marathon talks on disengagement

India, China military commanders hold marathon talks on disengagement

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The marathon fourth round of Lt Gen-level talks also focussed on steps for pulling back large number of troops and weapons from rear bases along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

Mumbai Marathon women's record under threat

Mumbai Marathon women's record under threat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Women marathon runners are likely to set a new course best in Sunday's Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, according to Elite Athlete co-ordinator Ian Ladbrooke. 'We have a strong field and I am very optimistic of a new record in the women's race by a big margin,' said Ladbrooke in Mumbai on Thursday, ahead of the US $310,000 prize-money run.

How to prepare for a marathon

How to prepare for a marathon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A four-week plan for you to run like a champ.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

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

New York Marathon PHOTOS: Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany scrape to wins

New York Marathon PHOTOS: Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany scrape to wins

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Wilson Kipsang won a lucrative duel to the finish to join compatriot Mary Keitany in a Kenyan sweep of exciting men's and women's races at a cold, windy New York City Marathon on Sunday.

This Indian Navyman ran the toughest marathon on earth

This Indian Navyman ran the toughest marathon on earth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Not everyone completes the Badwater Marathon. Breeze Sharma did so, as the fastest Indian ever.

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Lel strides to men's marathon title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Martin Lel of Kenya won the men's London marathon with Jaouad Gharib in second and Hendrick Ramaala in third place.

Mumbai Marathon registration opens

Mumbai Marathon registration opens

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Entries for the Standard Chartered event close on August 18.

Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record!

Prakhar Chaturvedi breaks Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Karnataka's Prakhar Chaturvedi on Monday broke Yuvraj Singh's 25-year-old record for the highest score in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final with an unbeaten 404 off 636 balls against Mumbai in Shivamogga.

Star cast for Mumbai Marathon

Star cast for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Djokovic unsure about French Open quarter-finals after knee injury

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic said he has been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee for a couple of weeks.

How to endure a sex marathon

How to endure a sex marathon

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Not very often does one get the opportunity to spend extended lovemaking time with their lover, but when such rare occasion does arise one should make it a point to keep it enjoyable as well as enduring.

Radcliffe wins New York marathon

Radcliffe wins New York marathon

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Top field for Mumbai Marathon

Top field for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The world's top ten men and women long distance runners have confirmed for the February 15 event.

Kiplagat denies Straneo to retain marathon title

Kiplagat denies Straneo to retain marathon title

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Kenyan Edna Kiplagat defied hot and humid conditions and a brave front-running display from Italian Valeria Straneo to become the first woman to retain the world marathon title on Saturday.