All Stories for Olympic Sports
Bolt clocks personal best to win 100m dash in Zagreb
Fp Archives • 14 years agoHaving been disqualified following a false start at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, last month, Bolt was eager to redeem himself for missing out on the opportunity to retain the title he won at the 2009 event in Berlin.
The curse claims Isinbayeva, James rockets in Daegu
Fp Archives • 14 years agoIsinbayeva graced the cover of Tuesday's official programme on day four -- and like the cover stars on each of the previous three days of competition, the Olympic champion and world record holder suffered a shock and ignominious exit.
Robles loses gold in high hurdles drama
Fp Archives • 14 years agoCuban Dayron Robles was stripped of his gold medal pending an inquiry after barging past China's Liu Xiang to win the 110 metres hurdles final at the World Championships on Monday.
Powell soared high on hard work, not dope
Ashishmagotra • 14 years agoPowell blames the coaches for exposing sportspersons to doping. "Doping can never be good...it never is.''
Olympic champ Wanjiru, 24, leaps to death
Fp Archives • 14 years agoHe apparently committed suicide by jumping from a balcony shortly after a domestic dispute involving his wife and another woman.