A short distance from Wimbledon, players struggle and strive to qualify for the main draw
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Manchester United handed major boost as Tottenham ‘suddenly distance themselves’ from Christian Eriksen move
Manchester United’s hopes of landing Christian Eriksen have been unexpectedly boosted after Tottenham ‘suddenly distanced themselves’ from a move for the Denmark international.
Hari Chand, India's Long-Distance Running Legend, Dies Aged 69
Former India long-distance runner Hari Chand passed away on Monday morning aged 69. He was a two-time Olympian and also won two gold medals at the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games. He had finished first in the 5000m and 10000m races in Bangkok Asiad. He had also created a national record for the 25-lapper set in the 1976 Olympic Games and it had stood for 32 years. In the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, he had come eighth in the 2nd Heat in 10,000-metre race with a time of 28:48.72.
Hari Chand, India's Long-Distance Running Legend, Dies Aged 69
Former India long-distance runner Hari Chand passed away on Monday morning aged 69. He was a two-time Olympian and also won two gold medals at the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games. He had finished first in the 5000m and 10000m races in Bangkok Asiad. He had also created a national record for the 25-lapper set in the 1976 Olympic Games and it had stood for 32 years. In the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, he had come eighth in the 2nd Heat in 10,000-metre race with a time of 28:48.72.
What the what!? Kristian Blummenfelt and Kat Matthews become first triathletes to finish an Iron-distance triathlon in under 7 hours and 8 hours, respectively
Remember when Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run sub-two for the marathon? Well, in a project similar to the whole Breaking2 attempt, Norway’s reigning Ironman and Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt became the first man to break seven hours for an Iron-distance triathlon, while Britain’s Kat Matthews became the first woman to break eight hours for the distance.
McIlroy within striking distance at Memorial
Rory McIlroy sits three off the lead at the Memorial Tournament after a three-under 69 left him well positioned to make a weekend charge in Dublin, Ohio.
AFI AGM to discuss ways to popularise javelin throw, race walking, 400m, distance running
Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will discuss ways to popularise distance running at the district level and javelin throw, race walking and 400m events across the country at its two-day Annual General Meeting here this weekend. Among the key proposals aimed at enhancing transparency, fair play and professionalism beyond the national level, AFI will discuss and approve a proposal to introduce Online Entry System to prevent age manipulation and impersonation in state level competitions.
When is Preakness Stakes 2022: Date, TV channel, time, distance, race coverage
The Preakness Stakes returns in its traditional spot after the Kentucky Derby in the Triple Crown season. The race has been called “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” because a blanket of Maryland’s state flower is placed across the winning colt or filly.