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Wanyonyi follows up Olympic win with sizzling 800 metres in Lausanne
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi nearly broke the men's 800m world record at the Lausanne Diamond League, clocking 1:41.11, just 0.2 seconds off the mark set by David Rudisha. Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men's 1,500m, seeking redemption after his Olympic fourth-place finish. Chase Jackson of the U.S. won the women's shot put. Jamaica's Rasheed Broadbell defeated American Grant Holloway in the men's 110m hurdles. Botswana's Letsile Tebogo won the 200m.
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Can you guess Olympians' warmup songs? World's top athletes share their favorite tunes
Olympic athletes have revealed their go-to warm-up tracks, showcasing a diverse range of musical preferences. From gospel and hip-hop to Italian rap and classic R&B, these songs help them stay focused and energized. The playlist highlights what drives these competitors, offering a fascinating look at the soundtrack behind their success.
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The land of Usain Bolt is racking up medals in field events, including Olympic discus gold
Jamaica, known for producing elite sprinters like Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, has become a field-event power with Roje Stona's gold in the discus throw at the 2024 Olympics. Stona set an Olympic record with his throw of 70 meters, following silvers for Wayne Pinnock in the men's long jump and Shanieka Ricketts in the women's triple jump. Jamaica's sprinters have only one medal so far in Paris.
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Zero US men in the Olympic long jump final is a rare absence for the nation of Carl Lewis and Jesse Owens
Lewis alone won four consecutive gold medals in the long jump — at Los Angeles in 1984, Seoul in 1988, Barcelona in 1992 and Atlanta in 1996. Look at the bigger picture, and Americans claimed 22 of the 29 gold medals at past Olympics. Until Miltiadis Tentoglou won his second gold in a row for Greece on Tuesday night, Britain was the only nation other than the U.S. even to have won two.
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Meet the nations that have never won an Olympic medal (and two that just did)
Over 150 countries and territories have claimed Olympic medals since the modern Games began in 1896, with the United States having the most medals. The former Soviet Union, Germany, Great Britain, and France are the top-heavy winners. However, nearly 70 countries and territories, a third of the parade of nations, cannot boast an Olympic medalist in any discipline, summer or winter.
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They're coming home: T20 world champions India finally depart from Barbados
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, led by Captain Rohit Sharma, left Barbados on a Boeing 777 charter flight amidst the threat of Hurricane Beryl. The team's departure was marked by an Instagram post from Sharma with the trophy, as they headed back to Delhi following their victory. In the face of the looming hurricane, the team's journey home was a triumphant return from the tournament in Barbados.
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Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as Caymans, Mexico brace for storm's impact
Devastation and resilience marked Hurricane Beryl's path, with casualties reported in multiple countries. President Maduro's somber announcement, alongside Cancun's preparations under Velazquez's guidance, highlights the severity of the impending storm.
Indian team's departure from Barbados delayed
The Indian cricket team's departure from the Caribbean was delayed due to a charter flight's late arrival, following their T20 World Cup win. The Air India flight, delayed by hurricane Beryl, is set to bring back the team and officials. They are expected to arrive in Delhi on Thursday morning.
Hurricane Beryl kills five as it barrels towards Jamaica
Beryl is the first storm since US National Hurricane Center records began to reach the Category 4 level in June, and the earliest to reach Category 5 in July. A hurricane warning was in place for the island nation, according to the NHC, which said rain and flash flooding was to be expected in addition to the life-threatening wind and high water levels.
'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl intensifies in Caribbean, eyeing Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl intensified to a Category 4 storm with winds up to 155 mph, moving across the southeastern Caribbean on Monday. Jamaica is near its path, prompting a hurricane warning. The storm has caused power outages and flooding in several Caribbean islands. Beryl is expected to bring heavy rain to Barbados and the Windward Islands. Climate change is believed to be intensifying such storms, contributing to an unusually active hurricane season. Jamaica and Mexico are preparing for Beryl's impact, with warnings of potential flash flooding and infrastructure damage.
All you need to know about Copa America 2024
Defending champions Argentina will take on debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Group A encounter kicks off at 5:30 AM IST on June 21. All Copa America 2024 matches will be live-streamed in India.
Chartered flight with several Indians sent back to Dubai from Jamaica over document concerns: MEA
253 foreigners were denied entry to Jamaica last week due to document issues, leading to a German aircraft managed by USC GmbH being sent back under Ministry of National Security supervision.
Indian Men's, Women's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Paris Olympics
The Indian men's and women's 4x400m relay teams have qualified for the Paris Olympics after their performances at the World Athletics Relays. The women's team finished second in their heat, with a time of 3:29.35, while the men's team finished second with a time of 3:03.23. This adds to India's track and field athletes heading to Paris, which now stands at 19, including Neeraj Chopra. The athletics events at the Paris Olympics are set to begin on August 1.
ICC ropes in Usain Bolt as T20 WC ambassador
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday named sprint legend Usain Bolt as the ambassador of the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29. Jamaica-born Bolt had created history at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where he won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m races in world record times.
Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane jailed for 8 years after being convicted of rape
In September last year, an arrest warrant was issued by the Kathmandu police for Lamichhane, leading to his suspension as the Nepal captain by the Cricket Association of Nepal. Although he was playing in the Caribbean Premier League for Jamaica Tallawahs, the franchise released him with immediate effect, as he returned to Kathmandu, where he was arrested.
New aircraft glitch for Canada PM Justin Trudeau before return from Jamaica
Canada dispatched an aircraft to Jamaica to address a maintenance issue with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane, ensuring his timely return. This marks the second recent aircraft glitch for Trudeau, recalling a delay in his India departure in September 2023. A swift inspection and maintenance team resolved the issue, allowing Trudeau to use the original plane for his journey back.
Former Nepal cricket captain Lamichhane convicted of rape
Lamichhane, 23, was once the poster boy for the rise of cricket in Nepal and the leg spinner's onfield success had boosted the sport's profile in the Himalayan republic. Last year he was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a Kathmandu hotel but was freed on bail in January and returned to the squad to compete in international tournaments.
Mars could have conditions suitable for life, reveals new discovery
This alternating pattern of wet and dry periods is believed to have created an environment conducive to the development of complex ancient organic compounds. These compounds could have acted as precursors to life, indicating that Mars could have hosted conditions suitable for life's emergence.
NYC’s Rockaway Beach Park closed after shark bite incident. See what happened
Rockaway Beach Park is closed for swimming and surfing after a woman was reportedly bitten by a shark near the Queens, New York beach. The woman was hospitalized with a serious leg injury and is in stable condition.
Jamaica's Women's World Cup ends, but their fight for support continues
Jamaica's performance at the global tournament in Australia and New Zealand may be turning that around. The Reggae Girlz became the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout round, advancing in just their second appearance.
At the World Cup, the field thins and the contenders expand
That unpredictability, that sense of old hierarchies and long-standing orders being overturned on a daily basis, has illuminated the World Cup, of course. After 48 games - three quarters of the tournament - half of the teams have been sent home, and yet it feels as if the field of potential winners is broader than it was even two weeks ago.
France leave it late to reboot World Cup hopes as Jamaica make history
France captain Wendie Renard headed in the winner seven minutes from time in front of nearly 50,000 in Brisbane to earn a vital three points and leave Brazil's World Cup in peril.
The gap is closing at the Women's football World Cup as the underdogs rise up
Smaller countries are closing the gap at the Women's World Cup, with surprising results including a goalless draw between Jamaica and France. The trend mirrors that at last year's men's World Cup in Qatar, when Morocco became the first African team to reach the semifinals and Saudi Arabia beat eventual champions Argentina. Unlike in the past, smaller nations now boast undoubted player quality, while their superior preparation is helping them compete. With upsets more common, it's possible an underdog could win a major tournament. The US aims for a three-peat as Women's World Cup champions.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Bob Marley's daughter Cedella Marley takes Jamaican football to new heights. Here's how
Jamaica has secured its first point in FIFA Women's World Cup playing against iconic France's women's national team. The credit should reach where it's due and here, it's Bob Marley’s daughter Cedella Marley.
US Airlines accidentally flies woman with no passport to international location
A Frontier flight accidentally flew a New Jersey-based woman, who did not have a passport, to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville, reported New York Post.
'Jamaica Farewell', 'Water Boy' : 10 key Harry Belafonte songs
Belafonte, who died Tuesday at 96, began his career during the 1950s folk revival, a complicated and earnest moment when traditional songs - American and international - were finding new respect.
EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica on sidelines of India-CARICOM meeting
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, and Jamaica during the 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting held in Guyana's capital. The meetings focused on expanding cooperation, trade, climate change, digital transformation, health domains, agriculture, and the International Solar Alliance.
Usain Bolt fires his business manager owing to a fraud lawsuit in Jamaica
Usain Bolt terminated his business manager due to a fraud case in Jamaica. According to Bolt's lawyers, his account at an investment company dropped from about $12.8 million to just under $12,000 over a short period.
Usain Bolt lost nearly $12 million in massive fraud case at Jamaican investment company: Report
Just last week, it was reported that the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt was a victim of massive fraud in Jamaica.
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