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Usain Bolt hits back at `disrespectful` Justin Gatlin
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 23 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has hit back at Justin Gatlin, accusing the American rival of 'disrespect' ahead of next month's Rio Olympics.
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Bolt quashes fitness concerns, cruises to 200m victory in London
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London, July 23 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt brushed aside concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of next month's Rio Olympics as he cruised to victory in the 200metres at the London Anniversary Games.
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Bolt believes Olympic ban on Russian athletes will scare dopers
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 22 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has said the recent decision to uphold the ban on Russian athletes from participating in next month's Rio Olympics will act as a strong deterrent to stop athletes taking performance-enhancing drugs.
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Renjith, Dharambir, Jinson join Rio-bound Indian contingent
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru, July 11 (ANI): Triple jumper Renjith Maheswary, sprinter Dharambir Singh and middle distance runner Jinson Johnson seized the opportunity on the last day of qualification in order to secure their berths for next month's Rio Olympics at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium during the f
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Gatlin storms to 200m victory at US Olympic trials
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 10 (ANI): American sprinter Justin Gatlin displayed a blistering pace as he edged past in-form rival LaShawn Merritt to win the 200 meter race at the US Olympic trials.
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Trained relentlessly to secure Rio Olympics berth, says Dutee Chand
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Having touched everyone with her inspiring tale of resilience and unmeasured strength, ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has now turned her entire attention on next month's Rio Olympics.
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