Category: Athletics

Swapna’s coach rues lack of government support

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) Swapna Barmans coach Subhas Sarkar on Tuesday said the government not having a sports policy in…

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Marathon world record holder Kipchoge named for IAAF award shortlist

Madrid, Nov 20 (IANS) Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge, who broke the marathon world record in Berlin two months ago, was…

5 years ago

British sprinter Levine gets 4-year ban for doping

London, Nov 20 (IANS) British sprinter Nigel Levine, medal winner at the world and European championships, has been banned for…

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Kenyan Jepchirchir returns to marathon

Nairobi, Nov 20 (IANS) Former world half marathon champion and record holder Peres Jepchirchir feels she has regained her strength…

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Four-time Olympic champ Farah to run 2019 London Marathon

London, Nov 20 (IANS) Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2019, organisers…

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IAAF announces finalists for female world athletes of the year

Beijing, Nov 19 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Monday announced the five finalists for female world…

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Kenyan Zakayo faces Uganda challenge in Spain’s cross country

Nairobi, Nov 17 (IANS) World junior 5,000 metre champion Edward Zakayo of Kenya is hopeful of launching his cross country…

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Champions Cheyech, Chepchirchir lead Kenya quest in Shanghai Marathon

Nairobi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Tokyo Marathon champion Sarah Chepchirchir and Flomena Cheyech will lead Kenya's charge at the Shanghai…

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Kenya’s Kiprop, Ethiopia’s Tedla win China-ASEAN International Marathon

Nanning, Nov 17 (IANS) Koech Ezekiel Kiprop of Kenya and Kidist Fiseha Tedla of Ethiopia won their men's and women's…

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Chennai athletes dominated RFYS with 23 golds

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Chennai athletes completed their dominance in the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports National Athletics Championship, winning six…

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Riga Marathon awarded IAAF Gold Label

Riga, Nov 16 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has awarded the Gold Label to the Lattelecom Riga…

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Hima Das is Unicef-India’s 1st youth ambassador

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The United Nations Children's Fund-India (Unicef-India) has appointed Asian Games gold-medalist sprinter Hima Das as…

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Olympic steeplechase champion Kipruto eyes World Cross Country title

Nairobi, Nov 14 (IANS) Olympic steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto has his eyes set on making the Kenyan team heading to…

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Greg Louganis international brand ambassador of Tata Steel 25K run event

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Four-time Olympic Games gold medallist and diving legend Greg Louganis will be the international brand ambassador…

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Kenya’s Kimetto eyes comeback in Shanghai Marathon

Nairobi, Nov 13 (IANS) Not even Dennis Kimetto can say if he is ready for a comeback after several false…

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Mumbai to host RFYS Athletics National meet

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Over 800 student athletes qualified through 14 city leg finals will vie for top honours at…

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Kenyan Kimutai, Chepngetich win Istanbul Marathon

Istanbul, Nov 11 (IANS) Kenyan Felix Kimutai and Ruth Chepngetich hit the lines first in their respective men's and women's…

6 years ago

New York City Marathon beats world record with 52,812 runners at finish line

New York, Nov 6 (IANS) The New York City Marathon broke the world record with 52,812 runners reaching the finish…

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Kenya’s Wanjiru ready for New York Marathon after knee injury

Nairobi, Oct 31 (IANS) Former London Marathon champion Daniel Wanjiru has dared his opponents to pick up the gauntlet and…

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Cheruiyot uncertain over New York Marathon performance

Nairobi, Oct 30 (IANS) London Marathon champion Vivian Cheruiyot has played down her anticipated rivalry with compatriot Mary Keitany as…

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