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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.

Despite injury, Bolt headlines Jamaica's Rio team

Despite injury, Bolt headlines Jamaica's Rio team

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Sprint king Usain Bolt was named to the Jamaican Olympic team in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races despite an injury that kept him from qualifying at trials, the Jamaican Olympic Association said on Monday.

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

'I think cricket is there in Usain Bolt's blood. Since I got to watch from close quarters, it was amazing to see him run-up to bowl. The perfect delivery stride is understandable because he is a world champion athlete,' Harbhajan Singh said.

First Look: Kohli's wax statue unveiled!

First Look: Kohli's wax statue unveiled!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The India captain is the latest sporting celebrity after Lionel Messi, Kapil Dev and Usain Bolt, who made it to the India branch of the iconic wax statue museum.

World's fastest man Bolt won't race again in 2015

World's fastest man Bolt won't race again in 2015

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Six-times Olympic champion Usain Bolt has decided not to race again this year after his triple gold medal haul at last month's World Championships in China.

Best sporting quotes from the past 10 years

Best sporting quotes from the past 10 years

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

'I'm Lightning Bolt. I'm not Flash Gordon or anybody. My name is Lightning Bolt,' declared Usain Bolt after setting a second World record at the 2008 Beijing Games.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Bolt getting jiggy, Bell being castled and some other exciting action from last week encapsulated by Rediff.com!

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

'Somebody said I can become immortal. Two more medals to go and I can sign off. Immortal.'

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt admitted to being surprised by Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse's final burst of speed in Wednesday's Olympic 200 meters semi-final.

Bolt fires two goals in Mariners trial

Bolt fires two goals in Mariners trial

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican, who is hoping to win a contract ahead of the Mariners' 2018-19 A-League campaign, was in the thick of the action as the Mariners recorded a 4-0 win over Macarthur South West United.

What Bolt can do after retirement...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of three sprint gold medals, Jamaica's Usain Bolt has been clear this is his last time on the Olympic track, where he feels he has nothing left to prove.

Not so fast young man, Bolt cautions De Grasse

Not so fast young man, Bolt cautions De Grasse

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt has cautioned Canadian young gun Andre De Grasse to temper his expectations of dethroning him at the world championships in London in August.

First Look! Bolt lands in India...

First Look! Bolt lands in India...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The fastest man on earth Usain Bolt arrived at Bangalore International Airport to make his date with India on Tuesday as he features in a friendly cricket match with India's star players Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan.

Bolt, Farah in line for Athlete of the Year

Bolt, Farah in line for Athlete of the Year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

A big prize is up for grabs and competition in fierce in the world of athletics as Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, joined world high jump champion Bohdan Bondarenko and double Olympic and world 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion Mo Farah in the shortlist for the male Athlete of the Year award announced on Monday.

'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.

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.

Thunder 'Bolt' hits Bangalore... with cricket bat and ball

Thunder 'Bolt' hits Bangalore... with cricket bat and ball

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Usain Bolt showcased his cricketing talent in front of an enthusiastic 6000-odd crowd in Bangalore on Tuesday.

'Greatest' Bolt to leave unmatched legacy

'Greatest' Bolt to leave unmatched legacy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt is without question the greatest ever track athlete and the Jamaican's involvement in athletics after his retirement will be paramount to ensure its relevance to a younger generation, according to Sebastian Coe.

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper Ruud crashed out.

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Images from the Laureus World Awards held in Monaco on Tuesday

Olympic Athletics: De Grasse fastest into 200m final

Olympic Athletics: De Grasse fastest into 200m final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The Americans last won gold in the men's 200m in the 2004 Olympics, when Shawn Crawford led home a US clean sweep, and they look capable of repeating that.

Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus World Sports Awards

Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Serbian tennis star and World No 1, Novak Djokovic won the Sportsman of the Year, while Spanish football giants Barcelona won big at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards in London on Monday.

REVEALED! Bolt on what went wrong in his final race...

REVEALED! Bolt on what went wrong in his final race...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt delivered a rebuke those who questioned whether he really suffered an injury in his farewell race at the World Athletics Championships by revealing details of his hamstring tear on Thursday.

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.

Farewell race: 'Not at his best' but gold-chasing Bolt has plans in place

Farewell race: 'Not at his best' but gold-chasing Bolt has plans in place

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt says he thinks he will need to produce a time similar to the one that earned him gold at the Rio 2016 Games to win Saturday's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in London.

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Usain Bolt will retire after the 2017 World Championships in London.

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

England striker is a 'genetic freak' like the Olympic champ, says Leicester City scientist

God I'm sorry, says 'lightning' Bolt

God I'm sorry, says 'lightning' Bolt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Even god was sidelined, as a church in Hatfield, Manchester, in Jamaica, allowed its members to leave the Sunday service earlier than normal to watch Usain Bolt run in the men's 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow, on Sunday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Rediff.com gives a quick tour through BEST Photos of the Week!

PHOTOS: Bolt clocks 9.77s, regains 100m World crown

PHOTOS: Bolt clocks 9.77s, regains 100m World crown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt regained his world 100 meters crown and restored some credibility to a sport tarnished by a plethora of doping scandals as he scorched to gold in 9.77 seconds in Moscow on Sunday.

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Anil -- who turns 63 on December 24 -- shared his fitness goals with Blake -- who turns 30 two days after Anil's birthday -- before the duo went sprinting at the Jamnabai Narsee school ground in Juhu.

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Usain Bolt said that advances in spike technology that could help wipe out his world records are laughable and that the new shoes also give an unfair advantage over any athletes not wearing them.

Bolt wins 100m at Jamaican trials for World Championship

Bolt wins 100m at Jamaican trials for World Championship

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt put in a workmanlike display to win the 100 metres on Friday at the Jamaican trials for the World championships.

Lightning Bolt strikes again! Jamaican beats Gatlin to claim world gold

Lightning Bolt strikes again! Jamaican beats Gatlin to claim world gold

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt retained his 100 metres title at the IAAF World Championship, in Beijing, on Sunday.

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Usain Bolt answered questions over his fitness ahead of the world championships with a season's best of 9.87 seconds in the 100 metres with a workmanlike performance at the London Anniversary Games on Friday.

CWG chit chat: Bolt brands Glasgow Games as 'bit s***'

CWG chit chat: Bolt brands Glasgow Games as 'bit s***'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt has reportedly branded the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a 'bit s***' and said that the Olympics were 'better'.

World C'ships PIX: Lane nine just fine for golden girl Richardson

World C'ships PIX: Lane nine just fine for golden girl Richardson

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

American Holloway wins third straight world 110m hurdles title

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

An ardent fan of F1 driver, Max Verstappen, Yuvraj keenly follows the Scuderia Ferrari Formula1 team.

'Be your biggest fan and critic'

'Be your biggest fan and critic'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'If you try to use every resource that you have, you won't feel like you've let yourself down. Don't think because wherever you came from that you cannot be successful. No matter if you make an Olympic team, you gave your heart and you put your heart out there to be as successful as you could be.'

PHOTOS: Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and inspiring stories...

PHOTOS: Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and inspiring stories...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games proved to be much more than just 'Friendly' as Scottish culture, sport and six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt combined to create a memorable 11-day event.