Athletics News

Athletics: Long jump star Rutherford swaps spikes for dancing shoes

Greg Rutherford, who had to settle for bronze at the Rio Olympics, said he was facing a vastly different challenge from trying to jump the furthest into a sandpit. 

Aug 23, 2016, 00:25 AM IST
USAIN BOLT: Key numbers you need to know about the fastest man ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

USAIN BOLT: Key numbers you need to know about the fastest man ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics

Bolt is the first man to hold both the 100m and 200m world records.

Jul 31, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
111 and counting: List of banned Russian athletes from 2016 Rio Olympics

111 and counting: List of banned Russian athletes from 2016 Rio Olympics

In addition to 67 track and field athletes already banned by the IAAF, 44 further competitors have joined the lengthening list of Russians who have been officially excluded from Brazil.

Jul 29, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
AFI asks IAAF for Olympics wild card for javelin prodigy Neeraj Chopra

AFI asks IAAF for Olympics wild card for javelin prodigy Neeraj Chopra

The 18-year-old Haryana lad Chopra became the first ever Indian to hold a world record in athletics (junior or senior).

Jul 24, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
Indian Grand Prix: Men, women 4x400m relay teams on verge of making 2016 Rio Olympics cut

Indian Grand Prix: Men, women 4x400m relay teams on verge of making 2016 Rio Olympics cut

The men's 4x400m relay team today leaped to 13th spot in the current world rankings from last night's 18th.

Jul 10, 2016, 21:50 PM IST