Shahid Afridi hails new ODI century record holder

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:43

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Wednesday hailed New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson, who broke his long-standing record for the fastest one-day century -- but admitted he had never heard of him before.

2013 not best season of career despite Diamond League win, says Bolt

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 21:03

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has said that 2013 had not been the best season of his career despite securing victory in his final race of the year.

My focus is not to get injured: Usain Bolt

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 16:36

World record-holder Usain Bolt has said his focus was not only on winning medals but also on avoiding injuries in preparations for the 2016 Olympics.

Gebrselassie announces retirement

Last Updated: Monday, November 8, 2010, 08:56

Ethiopian world marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie announced his retirement on Sunday after dropping out of his first New York City marathon.

Reward for world record holder in skydiving

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 22:20

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today announced a reward of Rs five lakh for Wing Commander Jai Kishan who set the world record of highest skydive landing at Mount Everest.