Actress Roselyn Sanchez brings joy to kids with cancer
August 31st, 2012 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
San Juan, Aug 31 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez Thursday visited a group of children suffering from cancer at the San Jorge Hospital in San Juan and symbolically gave ... Read more...
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Armstrong again faces doping charges
June 14th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 14 (IANS) Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong is facing new charges from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).The American, who has switched to the triathlon after retiring ... Read more...
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91 years old Arthur Gilbert is the world’s oldest triathlete
June 12th, 2012 - 11:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Somerset, June 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Arthur Gilbert who carried the Olympic Torch through Minehead, Somerset, last month, is probably the world’s oldest triathlete, having taken part in 41 events, including swimming, cycling ... Read more...
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Modern humans would easily beat Neanderthals in a marathon
January 29th, 2011 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): If humans were to be pitted against Neanderthals in a marathon, the former would win, says a new study.Having said that, Neanderthal bones were built for long-distance walking ... Read more...
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Olympic 2012 ticket prices revealed
October 15th, 2010 - 11:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Prices for opening ceremony tickets for the next Olympic Games to be staged in London have been released.The most expensive will go for £2,012 while the least ... Read more...
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NBC Launches ‘The Biggest Loser’ Special Episode
October 14th, 2010 - 7:24 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Television network NBC recently announced that they are going to launch a two-hour special episode of ‘The Biggest Loser’. The special episode will ... Read more...
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Oz says pressure will be on British CW team to perform ahead of London Olympics
September 29th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Sep 29 (ANI): Australian chef de mission Steve Moneghetti has said the pressure will be on the British Commonwealth team to perform in Delhi with the 2012 London Olympics not being ... Read more...
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‘Help me’ tweet rescues lost, injured triathlete
August 4th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) A triathlete in the US who got lost during a competition and then got hurt after falling off her mountain bike sent out a desperate tweet for help. ... Read more...
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Indian American doc to compete in his first triathlon
July 17th, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 17 (ANI): Indian American Sanjay Gupta is an award-winning, world-traveling journalist, a practicing neurosurgeon, and a best selling author, and this weekend, will compete in his first triathlon.He is ... Read more...
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British man plans to run, cycle, swim around the world for 18 months for charity
March 26th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 26 (ANI): An unemployed British teacher has decided to swim the Atlantic, cycle across Europe and Siberia and run across the US for 18 months for a charity cause.Tourists took ... Read more...
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Jordan’s ‘cage-fighter beau training her for bedroom Olympics’!
August 4th, 2009 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 4 (ANI): Kate Price, alias Jordan, and alleged new boyfriend Alex Reid can't get their hands off each other, according to reports.Apparently, Alex, 34, has told pals that he's helping ... Read more...
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Bog Snorkelling Triathlon completed in world record time of 2hrs 21minutes 5secs
July 6th, 2009 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 6 (ANI): A 30-year-old man has won this year's Bog Snorkelling Triathlon in Llanwrtyd Wells, mid Wales, in a world record time of two hours 21 minutes and five seconds.Dan ... Read more...
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JLo still struggling to lose post-baby flab
May 5th, 2009 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 5 (ANI): Singer-and-actress Jennifer Lopez, who gave birth to twins Max and Emme last February, is still trying to lose her baby weight.The stunner, who gained over 60lbs ... Read more...
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Matthew McConaugheys son loves the water like his dad
September 26th, 2008 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 26 (ANI): American actor Matthew McConaughey has revealed that his two-month-old son Levi loves water just like he does.My son loves the shower, Fox News quoted McConaughey, who ... Read more...
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Lopez training to take part in triathlon
July 12th, 2008 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 12 (IANS) Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is training hard to shed some weight and plans to participate in a triathlon even though she gave birth to twins just eight ... Read more...
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Jennifer Lopez all set for the Triathlon
July 12th, 2008 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 12(ANI): Just eight months after giving birth to her twins namely Max and Emma, Latino superstar Jennifer Lopez is training rigorously to participate in a Triathlon.The talented singer, who ... Read more...
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