Running, a way of life in Africa Eight hundred metres - that is the point at which the game begins to change in Olympic Games athletics. As you take the turn to the 1500 metres and begin the steep climb to the top in 5000 and 10000 metres, you realise that they make the rules in these terrains. The choices are simple - follow and perish or just sit back and enjoy. Welcome then, to the world of distance running. Welcome to Africa.
Beijing beckons Bessonova She is pretty, graceful, talented, and has a sports family behind her. Ukranian Anna Bessonova seems to have everything needed to make a successful rhythmic gymnast at the Beijing Olympics.
Surendra sets realistic targets Pushing 29, Surendra Singh can hardly be called a spring chicken he isnt a battle-scarred veteran either, having made a late start in track and field. But these facts are unlikely to stop the Uttarakhand athlete from challenging himself to the hilt when he lines up for the Olympic Games in Beijing next month.
I will pay to watch Sachin So far as Arjuna Ranatunga is concerned, a cricketer is remembered by what he does in Test matches. The former Sri Lankan captain likens the Twenty20 game to fast food, and is perplexed at players opting out of Test cricket for one reason or the other.
F1 drivers as fit as the best athletes in business Compared to an Olympic athlete, the Formula One driver of old would not stand a chance in fitness terms.
The late champion James Hunt, whose vices were well documented, had a penchant for partying. He also liked to wear a patch on his overalls proclaiming 'Sex, the breakfast of champions'.
