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Australian ‘Olympic legend’ dies

Canberra, Aug 7 (IANS) Betty Cuthbert, Australia’s most successful Olympic track and field athlete, has passed away aged 79. Athletics Australia announced her death on Monday while describing her as an “Olympic legend”, Xinhua news…



Kenya’s Kirui wins world marathon title

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Kenya’s Geoffrey Kipkorir Kirui claimed the men’s marathon title at the world championships here on Sunday. The Boston marathon winner timed two hours, eight minutes and 27 seconds to first race…


Nirmla in semis at IAAF world meet

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Nirmla brought some cheer to the Indian camp by entering the semi-finals of the women’s 400-metre event at the IAAF World Championships here on Sunday. Nirmla clocked a time of 52.1…


Dutee crashes out of World Championships

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Indian athlete Dutee Chand crashed out of the women’s 100 metre event after finishing sixth in her heat at the ongoing IAAF World Championships here on Saturday. Dutee clocked 12.07 seconds…




Refugee athlete runs with hope in London

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Refugee athlete Angelina Nadi said she had made great improvement at the London world championships one year after she competed at the Rio Olympic Games, both in sporting performance and her…