No fairytale finish for Usain Bolt: Justin Gatlin gatecrashes legendary Jamaican's farewell 100 m run
It was meant to be a fairytale finish for Usain Bolt competing in his final 100 metre race. But the 'Thunder' Bolt failed to strike gold as the world witnessed a nightmarish end to the legendary Jamaican's career with two-time drug cheat Justin Gatlin gatecrashing the marquee event of 2017 IAAF World Championships in London early Sunday morning.
Aug 06, 2017, 06:57 AM IST
WATCH: Yuvraj Singh pays tribute to Usain Bolt on eve of final race
Arguably, the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt is all set to run the final race of his career tomorrow, after which he bids adieu to the world of athletics. And on the eve of his final 100 metres race, veteran Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh pays tribute to the Jamaican sprinter in his through his own unique words, along with a video.
Aug 05, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
As Usain Bolt gets ready for golden farewell, we look back at his most memorable quotes
The eight-time Olympic champion is on the verge of retirement. He is taking part in the ongoing World Athletics Championships after which he will be officially retired.
Aug 05, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
Usain Bolt retires: Here’s how 100 metres world record progressed over the years
It really is the showpiece, is the 100 metres sprinting, in the entire puzzle that track and field can be. And no man has run faster than Usain Bolt. Here is a lowdown on the key moments in the progression of one of the most amazing records in sport.
Aug 05, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
All in a blink! When Usain Bolt immortalised 9.58 — WATCH
Back in 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, Usain Bolt had shot to fame when he clocked 9.69 seconds, edging past his fellow countrymen Asafa Powell's record by mere and just by 0.05 seconds
Aug 05, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
Bolt from the blue – The journey from Jamaica to his Olympic three-peat
Not only did he become the first athlete to win three consecutive 100m and 200m gold at Olympics, but became the first ever to complete in what was termed as an 'Olympic treble treble'. Age plays no boundaries when it comes to strong determination and hardwork – and Bolt is an epitome of it.
Aug 05, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
Usian Bolt eyes fourth 100 metres gold at World Championships
The big Jamaican has broken down on what it will take him to win the prestigious race for the fourth time in his career. Bolt has already won gold in the 100 metres in the championships before in 2009, 2013 and 2015.
Aug 04, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
World Athletics Championships: Medal hopeful Neeraj Chopra leads 25-member Indian team
For a country which has taken part in every championships since the first one in 1983, legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George's bronze in Paris 2003 has been the lone medal at this global stage.
Aug 03, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
Usain Bolt prepares for his final hurrah at World Athletics Championships
In a career that has seen him win 11 gold medals at the championships, you know that whatever happens in London will only add to his legend and not give it any new meaning.
Aug 03, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Wayde Van Niekerk ready for challenge of being the next Usain Bolt
The day after Bolt had lavished him with praise, the South African Van Niekerk told reporters that he was not intimidated by the expectations being heaped upon him before the World Athletics Championships, which start in London on Friday.
Aug 03, 2017, 08:31 AM IST
WATCH: Virat Kohli records special message for retiring Usain Bolt; invites him to play cricket
Bolt has been associated with cricket as well, he played an exhibition match with Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh in 2014.
Aug 02, 2017, 20:46 PM IST
Usain Bolt ready to race, and really ready to retire
These events have become part and parcel of every global championship and though Tuesday’s version in east London lacked the dancing girl razzmatazz of his Rio welcome last year, it scored heavily on nostalgia as every aspect of his stellar career was raked over anew.
Aug 02, 2017, 08:26 AM IST
Never bet against Usain Bolt, says former 100m record holder Donovan Bailey
Bolt logged his season best of 9.95 seconds just over a week ago in Monaco, a time beaten by a raft of sprinters this year.
Jul 30, 2017, 14:43 PM IST
Usain Bolt could reverse retirement decision, says Justin Gatlin
The great Jamaican, who has won eight Olympic and 11 world championship gold medals, is planning to quit the track after competing in the 100m and 4x100m relay in the global event in London.
Jul 28, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
Usain Bolt, Elaine Thompson lead Jamaica's world championships charge
Bolt will chase his fourth successive 100 metres world title and a fifth consecutive 4x100m relay gold at the Aug. 4-14 meeting, his last international competition.
Jul 25, 2017, 08:35 AM IST
Usain Bolt breaks 10 seconds for first time this season in Monaco Diamond League win
The Jamaican was slow out of the blocks, just as he was in his last race in Ostrava last month, and never managed to put a big gap between him and the field.
Jul 22, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
Diamond League: Usain Bolt, Wayde van Niekerk set to shine in Monaco
The event offers one final tune-up ahead of next month's world championships in London, from August 4-13, where eight- time Olympic gold medallist Bolt will bring down the curtain on his incredible career.
Jul 21, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Usain Bolt holds on to win 100 metres at final Golden Spike
Bolt, who has eight Olympic golds and 13 world championship medals, will retire after August`s world championships.
Jun 29, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
Retiring Usain Bolt curious about his successor as world's fastest man
Usain Bolt, who has amassed eight Olympic golds and 13 world championship medals, will take his final bow in August in London.
Jun 27, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Retiring Usain Bolt to run in Monaco Diamond League before world championships
Bolt, who has won three Olympic 100m-200m doubles, will only compete in the 100m for his farewell at the worlds.
Jun 21, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
