Category Archives: Athletics

9.something …

Posted on May 6, 2008 by

Running a race is the closest a human being can come to feel and express one’s natural abilities. It’s a pure show of physical strength and stamina sans any artificial extensions like a tennis racket or a cricket bat. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Asafa Powell, Athletics, China, controversy, Debate, Not Cricket, Olympics, Rahul, Soccer, Tyson Gay | 3 Comments

The Gold Rush …

Posted on October 6, 2007 by

They say that pictures are worth a thousand words. When one looks back at these, one wonders what the doubt was all about. This is Marion Jones. And yes, the photograph is the end of the 100m finals at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, controversy, Debate, General, photographs, Sports | 13 Comments

Outrunning the ghost …

Posted on September 11, 2007 by

Two weeks ago, it was supposed to be the big showdown at Osaka. Tyson Gay vs Asaka Powell at the 100m sprint. As it turned out, though – despite having run a world record 9.77 secs thrice, Powell had never … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Debate, General, Rahul, stories | 4 Comments