Olympic dreams over, Kenyan racer targets Berlin Marathon
July 11th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, July 11 (IANS) Having failed to qualify for the London Olympics marathon, world's fastest road racer Geoffrey Mutai is ready to answer his critics with an attempt at the ... Read more...
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Mutai, Kabuu squeeze into Kenya’s Olympic marathon squad
May 18th, 2012 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, May 18 (IANS) Geoffrey Mutai and Lucy Kabuu dusted themselves from missing out on their country's marathon team for London Olympics by winning the men's 10,000m and women's 5,000m ... Read more...
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Trapped Chilean miners talked of cannibalism, suicide
February 12th, 2011 - 8:41 am ICT by ANI
London, Feb.12 (ANI): The trapped 33 Chilean miners' have now revealed that their mental faculties were stretched to the limit, and have admitted that there were thoughts of death and cannibalism.They also ... Read more...
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NYC marathon 2010 winners’ list is topped by Gebre Gebremariam
November 8th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Marathon came off with more than 40,000 participants taking part. The New York Marathon is arguably the biggest such event in the world ... Read more...
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One of Chili Miners, Edison Pena to Run in NY Marathon
November 3rd, 2010 - 3:37 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Nov 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) One of the thirty-three miners which were rescued after 69 days in a mine shaft in Chile is scheduled to run in the New York Marathon that is ... Read more...
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Chilean miner Edison Pena to run the New York marathon
November 2nd, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is often said what does not kill you make you strong but in the case of the 33 miners, it made them famous. They are ... Read more...
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Edward Norton Has Been Appointed As The UN Ambassador For Biodiversity
July 11th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 11, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Edward Norton happens to be a recognizable American actor, who has rendered effective performances in films such as Fight Club, The Incredible Hulk and ... Read more...
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Edward Norton named as UN’s Goodwill Ambassador
July 11th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, July 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Edward Norton, who is the renowned American actor has been named by the United Nations Secretary General - Ban Ki-moon as the UN's goodwill ambassador ... Read more...
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Edward Norton Named UN Ambassador For Biodiversity
July 11th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
July 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Edward Norton has landed a new role but not as an actor. The 'Kingdom Of Heaven' star has been appointed as the UN Goodwill Ambassador ... Read more...
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Wheelchair banned - Paralympian crawls through Australian airport
November 24th, 2009 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 24 (DPA) Paralympic champion Kurt Fearnley said Tuesday he was so angry at having to leave his wheelchair at the check-in counter he crawled through Brisbane airport to reach the ... Read more...
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Derartu Tulu Wins New York Marathon 2009
November 2nd, 2009 - 6:52 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov. 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ethiopian marathon athlete Derartu Tulu has won the New York City marathon 2009 (in the women's front), which was held on Sunday morning. She created history ... Read more...
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New York City Marathon 2009- A Grand Success
November 2nd, 2009 - 6:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov. 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York City Marathon that was held on Sunday, became a huge success as people from all quarters of life enthusiastically participated in it. The ... Read more...
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Meb Keflezighi, First American Man To Finish NYC Marathon After 1982
November 2nd, 2009 - 6:45 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 2, New York (THAINDIAN NEWS) Meb Keflezighi became the first man of American nationality to win the marathon of New York City. Spectators were taken back to 1982, the ... Read more...
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Kerry Katona announces split from hubby changing Facebook status to single
March 13th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): Kerry Katona has announced that her marriage to Mark Croft is over, by changing her Facebook status to single.According to reports, she made this move after the ... Read more...
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Paula Radcliffe becomes second woman to win New York marathon thrice
November 3rd, 2008 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov.3 (ANI): Paula Radcliffe has become only the second woman to win the New York marathon thrice. Radcliffe finished almost two minutes ahead of her nearest rival.
According to The ... Read more...
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Posh Spice to participate in NY marathon
October 30th, 2008 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Popstar Victoria Beckham is reportedly set to take part in the New York marathon, and is busy training for it.The Wannabe hitmaker is keen to follow in ... Read more...
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Katie Holmes further fuels Broadway rumours
May 5th, 2008 - 5:17 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 05 (ANI): American actress Katie Holmes has further fuelled rumours that she is heading to Broadway, after being spotted with her hubby Tom Cruise at a theatre in New ... Read more...
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Cruise following in Holmes marathon footsteps
April 29th, 2008 - 5:23 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Katie Holmes New York Marathon sure had a deep impact on star hubby Tom Cruise, for the Hollywood hunk is trying everything to brace himself up and ... Read more...
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Having babies can boost sporting prowess of female athletes
November 14th, 2007 - 2:43 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Nov 14 (ANI): Childbirth helps female athletes perform better in their sporting careers as it makes new mums a lot more stronger mentally, says a new study.
Akira Namba, a ... Read more...
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Katie Holmes pounds the NYC marathon pavement
November 14th, 2007 - 8:28 am ICT by admin
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