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England stun Australia in swim relay

England stun Australia in swim relay

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

England captured two more swimming gold medals, the second coming with a stunning men's relay upset of Australia.

China's swimming champ Sun served three month ban

China's swimming champ Sun served three month ban

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

China's world and Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang served a three-month ban earlier this year after testing positive for a banned stimulant, the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) said on Monday.

Drunk man swims from Canada to US

Drunk man swims from Canada to US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

In a bizarre incident, a drunk Canadian man swam across the Detroit river from Canada to the United States and nearly returned the same way, but was stopped by international rescue teams and arrested for the stunt.

Swimming great Thorpe may not compete again, says manager

Swimming great Thorpe may not compete again, says manager

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Five-times Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe is in a Sydney hospital fighting a "serious" infection and may not swim again, his manager told Australian media late on Tuesday.

Bula swims into history

Bula swims into history

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Indian swimmer Bula Chowdhury crossed the Three Anchor Bay to became the first woman to swim round five continents

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to show what the Deadpool franchise means for its fans, observes Mayur Sanap.

India gets Olympic berth in swimming; Ulalmath picked

India gets Olympic berth in swimming; Ulalmath picked

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

India has been granted an Olympic berth in swimming with the world body FINA springing a surprise by choosing Karnataka swimmer Gagan AP Ulalmath in the men's 1,500m freestyle.

India dominates SAF swimming

India dominates SAF swimming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

India swept all the 15 gold medals in women's swimming on the last day of the competition.

Mumbai lass Swapnali Yadav makes swimming history

Mumbai lass Swapnali Yadav makes swimming history

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The ten-year-old girl from Mumbai is the youngest-ever in swimming history to complete the 10km Bermuda Round the Sound Open Swimathon in the Atlantic Ocean. Her feat on October 18 also made her the first Indian to win a gold medal in the under-12 category, and put her in contention for a place in the next edition of the Limca Book of Records.

Arjuna awardee CRPF officer faces sacking over sexual abuse charges

Arjuna awardee CRPF officer faces sacking over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

After allegations of sexual harassment by a group of female CRPF personnel, the force conducted an investigation and determined his guilt, sources said.

PHOTO: Mallika Sherawat wears a sari to swimming pool

PHOTO: Mallika Sherawat wears a sari to swimming pool

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Politics infused the event in Doha where Belarusian swimmers competed as neutrals due to restrictions imposed on their athletes, and Russia's, stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- which Moscow called a "special military operation".

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

At the medal ceremony, Scott shook hands with fellow bronze medallist Martin Malyutin of Russia, who finished with the same time as the Briton, but then completely cold shouldered Sun, refusing to make eye contact and not offering a handshake.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

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.

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed

Indian swimmer conquers Sea of Galilee with World mark

Indian swimmer conquers Sea of Galilee with World mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Aryan Dadiala, 21, who set a World record in November 2022 in Goa, finishing 32 km open water sea swimming in 5 hours 36 minutes, is the first Asian swimmer to swim the Sea of Galilee.

Olympic swim champ won't be silenced by new FINA rules

Olympic swim champ won't be silenced by new FINA rules

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'Athletes are always entitled to freedom of speech and when we detect that something is wrong and there's cheating, then why shouldn't we have a voice?'

Why swimming records are tumbling in Beijing

Why swimming records are tumbling in Beijing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Few people agree on what is the single most important factor but the general consensus is that it is partly technological, partly psychological.

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.

 Five records world swim meet

Five records world swim meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Zimbabwe's Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry broke her second world record in three days, claiming her third title in the 200 metres backstroke as the world record tally soared to nine. World marks were also set by Australian Felicity Galvez in the women's 50 butterfly, Croatia's Duje Draganja in the men's 50 freestyle, American Ryan Lochte in the 200 individual medley and the US in the women's 4x100 medley relay.

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue teams on Friday used GPS coordinates from aerial drone pictures and cell phones, including the last location of people who lived in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad to help locate survivors, amidst accelerated search operations after the completion of the 190-foot-long Bailey bridge by the Army.

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

In a dazzling showcase at Apple Park, Apple on Monday introduced its latest technological marvels, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup. The event, held at the newly inaugurated Observatory building, featured an array of exciting updates that promise to redefine the smartphone experience.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

Taiwan, Japan, China win last golds at Asian Games

Taiwan, Japan, China win last golds at Asian Games

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

China, Taiwan and Japan won the last gold medals on offer from artistic swimming and karate at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday.

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Murlikant sir saw the film for the first time alongside the army chief and many other army officers.' 'The way he got a standing ovation there, I got teary-eyed. It was a very emotional moment for all of us.'

Swimming Australia chief resigns in wake of Olympic flop

Swimming Australia chief resigns in wake of Olympic flop

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

An enquiry into Australia's worst Olympic performance for 20 years, where their swimmers failed to win an individual title and ended up with just relay gold, six silver and three bronze medals, is scheduled to get underway next week.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'I needed a lot of elements for this character, and I realised that Kartik definitely had the raw material to play Chandu Champion.'

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Amid drought, swimming pool built at DFO's residence in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The forest department has issued a show cause notice to the DFO Rajesh Kumar Chandel seeking his reply within a week.

Swimming great Ian Thorpe retires at 24

Swimming great Ian Thorpe retires at 24

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

He decided to quit because swimming was no longer the most important thing in his life.

Sleepless Efimova enjoys dream swim, Campbell impresses

Sleepless Efimova enjoys dream swim, Campbell impresses

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Yuliya Efimova of Russia set a world record in the 50 metres breaststroke and Australia's Cate Campbell left her rivals for 50 freestyle gold trailing in qualifying at the world championships in Barcelona on Saturday.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place...

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

Asian Games: Indian swimmers draw a blank

Asian Games: Indian swimmers draw a blank

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India's Sajan Prakash and Advait Page finished fifth and seventh in their respective finals to draw curtains on the country's swimming campaign at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.