KoreaTimes - .

The Korea Times

The Korea Times

The Korea Times

Sports

.

Hangzhou Asian Games

Sun, September 24, 2023 | 13:57

Sprint together for tomorrow in Daegu

Sprint together for tomorrow in Daegu

The 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu kicked off what is expected to be a top-class competition in track and field.

2011-08-28 22:12

Ex-sprinter urges public’s interest in athletics

Ex-sprinter urges public’s interest in athletics

DAEGU ― One of the proudest moments for an athlete is to participate in a major sporting event like the World Athletics Championships hosted in his or her homeland.

Do Je-hae | 2011-08-28 19:34

’Blade Runner’ to prove himself through worlds

’Blade Runner’ to prove himself through worlds

DAEGU — When Oscar Pistorius, wearing jeans and green t-shirt, entered the conference room at Novotel in Daegu, the gathered newsmakers didn’t see anything to suggest a man of limitations.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-26 21:15

Bolt hopes to build on legend in Daegu

Bolt hopes to build on legend in Daegu

DAEGU ― Usain Bolt has been the talk of the Daegu Athletic Worlds and the Jamaican superstar sprinter is eager to put the hype machine into overdrive.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2011-08-25 21:47

Gay picks Bolt as winner of 100m

Gay picks Bolt as winner of 100m

DAEGU — Since Tyson Gay of the United States announced he wouldn’t be able to run in the Daegu world championships due to a hip injury, the 100 meters has been viewed by many as a two-horse race between Usain Bolt and his Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell. But Gay is here in town, not to participate, but to give his take on Daegu giving his predictions for the 100, 200, a...

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-25 19:02

Local triple jumper looks to set new Asian record

Local triple jumper looks to set new Asian record

Korea is a rising sports powerhouse. As host of the 2002 World Cup Games it reached the semifinals and has made the top 10 in the medal standings in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games on several occasions.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-24 17:04

Cho expects world will enjoy athletics in Daegu

Cho expects world will enjoy athletics in Daegu

DAEGU — Cho Hae-nyoung, co-president of the Organizing Committee for the 2011 World Athletics Championships Daegu, spoke through the smoke of his umpteenth cigarette of the day at his makeshift office at Daegu Stadium. With just a few days to the start of the 13th IAAF World Championships Saturday, Cho said he was filled half with anticipation and half with anxiety, a...

Kim Ji-soo | 2011-08-24 17:02

Volunteers at Daegu to be identified by color

If you are in Daegu for the IAAF World Championships and happen to lose your way at Daegu Stadium, there are numerous volunteers to help you out. There will be some 5,000 helpers ready to give instant assistance, but it’s the color of their shirt that will be your best clue to just whom you should speak to.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-23 17:15

Korean hurdlers aim to run in final

Korean hurdlers aim to run in final

The hurdle events often end up being close calls. The men’s 110-meter hurdles at the upcoming World Championships in Athletics in Daegu is expected to be a close race among the top three contenders because of the margin of their personal bests.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-23 17:14

Marathon hero bids to join IAAF cross-country committee

Marathon hero bids to join IAAF cross-country committee

A Korean marathon hero is making a bid for a seat at the International Association of Athletics Federation’s (IAAF) cross-country committee, according to media reports.

Yoon Chul | 2011-08-22 16:53

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Top 10 Stories

1	Scientists find green way to turn CO2 into fuel with sunlight

2	Kim Jong-un's rejection of Russia's food assistance irritates North Korean defectors

3	Opposition party in turmoil as leader could be arrested on Tuesday

4	Korea boosts subsidies to rev up falling EV sales

5	Foreign employees rewarded for contribution to Korea's shipbuilding industry

6	Russia lodges protest to S.Korean envoy over Yoon's UN speech

7	Lawmakers want to grill business tycoons over decision to rejoin FKI

8	Gov't reviews changing description of Fukushima wastewater

9	'Songpyeon' for low-income families

10	Big insurers up for sale, but financial conglomerates appear disinterested

DARKROOM