Emirates Laureus Awards

2010-03-10T17:18:23Z

In this image released by the Laureus Awards on Wednesday March 10, 2010, Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt kisses the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in Kingston, Jamaica. Bolt who won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year running, was unable to attend the awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Usain Bolt, Serena Williams win Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year</div><div><p>Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, and Serena Williams won the woman's prize.</p><p>Bolt won three gold medals at last year's track world championships and set world records in the 100 and 200-meter rac...

Bolt, Williams win Sportsman, Sportswoman awards for 2009

2010-03-10T11:16:47Z

<div><p>Usain Bolt and Serena Williams won the 2010 Laureus sportsman and sportswoman awards on Wednesday at a ceremony in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi.</p><p>Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter and winner of three Olympic gold medals, was named for his achievements in 2009, while American tennis player Williams wo...

Bolt's team comes up short in 4x400m relay

2010-02-28T00:16:06Z

<div><p>Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man over the short sprints, produced an impressive 400m anchor leg but couldn't deliver a victory in the 4x400m relay at Saturday's Gibson Relays.</p><p>Bolt's anchor split was 43.58 seconds. He brought the more than 15,000 spectators to their feet as he took the baton in fourth place, some 20m behind, and roared past all but the leader by the backstretch.</p><p>He chal...

South Korea's Mo wins gold in men's 500 meters

2010-02-22T09:22:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Another Korean surprise: Mo Tae-bum wins gold in 500-meter speedskating on 21st birthday</div><div><p>The sloppy ice at the Richmond Olympic Oval seems to be suiting the South Koreans just fine.</p><p>Mo Tae-bum gave his country its second speedskating medal of the

Bolt opens season with quick 400

2010-02-22T09:37:08Z

<div id="subtitle">Bolt opens season with quick time of 45.86 in the 400</div><div><p>Olympic star Usain Bolt opened his season Saturday, winning the 400 meters in 45.86 seconds in the Campertown Classic.</p><p>Bolt holds the world records in the 100 and 200.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=69176723&...

Bolt opens season with quick 400 meters

2010-02-22T09:38:25Z

<div><p>KINGSTON (Reuters) - Triple world and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt opened his season with a meet record 45.86 seconds for 400 meters at the Camperdown Classic on Saturday.</p><p>"I guess I am getting there," Bolt told reporters. "I never felt as good as I wanted to, but it was a good race.</p>&...

Bolt, Federer and Williams nominated for Laureus awards

2010-02-22T10:08:16Z

<div><p>ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Usain Bolt, Roger Federer and Serena Williams are among those nominated for the 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards, the academy announced on Thursday.&l...

Bolt to run 100 meters in NYC Grand Prix

2010-02-22T12:40:12Z

<div id="subtitle">3-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt to run 100 meters in New York City</div><div><p>Usain Bolt will run the 100 meters this summer in New York City.</p><p>Organizers announced Tuesday that the three-time Olympic gold medalist will compete in the Reuters) - Triple Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt will compete in the 100 meters at the New York Diamond League meeting on June 12, organizers announced on Tuesday.</p><p>The meeting, the fifth on the new Reuters) - America's Mike Rodgers is on the fast track toward becoming his nation's leading sprinter and while he has set a target of winning a 2012 Olympics medal, he is well aware of the steps needed ...

Bolt yet to decide on Commonwealths: manager

2010-02-22T22:55:47Z

<div><p>RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt will not decide until July whether he will compete in October's Commonwea...

Returning Gatlin sounds warning to Bolt

2010-02-23T00:26:49Z

<div><p>RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Former Olympic and world champion Justin Gatlin warned kingpins Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay to brac...

Usain Bolt reminds the world why sport means so much to so many

2010-02-23T08:14:17Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Amid the soaring triumphs and tawdry scandals underscoring the first decade of the new millennium, Usain Bolt reminded the world why sport captivates and exalts so many people.</p><p>A roar of disbelief greeted the tall Jamaican in Beijing's Reuters) - Amid the soaring triumphs and tawdry scandals underscoring the first decade of the new millennium, Usain Bolt reminded the world why sport captivates and exalts so many people.</p><p>A roar of disbelief greeted the tall Jamaican in Beijing's Usain Bolt breaks records.</p><p>It's the records he breaks and the way he breaks them.</p><p>In the short span of two years, Bolt has done a decade's worth of restructuring to track and field's record...

Bolt is not invincible, says Asafa Powell

2010-02-23T19:15:38Z

<div><p>Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt is no "superman" and can be beaten, his compatriot and rival Asafa Powell insisted on Tuesday.</p><p>"Well anybody can be beaten but in the 100 metres right now Usain is running very fast... So you really have to be at your best on that day to win the race," said Powell, ousted by Bolt as the wo...

Gay's 2010 goals: speed, health, beating Bolt

2010-02-23T20:17:12Z

<div><p>Sprinter Tyson Gay?s resolutions for 2010 are simple - stay injury-free, run super-fast and put on some great shows against Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt.</p><p>"I?m not training yet," said Gay, who underwent groin surgery five weeks ago. "I have about three more weeks of rehab, then I?ll get back into the swing of things."</...

Usain Bolt gathers stars for charity

2010-02-23T21:04:00Z

<div><p>International singer The Dream and Ludacris will be the headline performers at Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt's 9.58 SuperParty to benefit charity this weekend.</p><p>The event, a party and concert featuring a range of international performers as well as top Jamaican artists will be h...

USA federation seeks duel with Jamaica

2010-02-23T21:11:35Z

<div><p>USA Track and Field wants a head-on clash with Jamaica next year and hopes to land the sport's world championships, the organization's chief executive said Thursday.</p><p>Doug Logan, addressing delegates at USATF's annual convention here, said plans are under way to stage dual m...

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