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Tue, May 17, 2022 | 13:11

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

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.

2011-08-28 19:34

’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.

2011-08-26 21:15

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.

2011-08-25 21:47

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...

2011-08-25 19:02

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.

2011-08-24 17:04

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...

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.

2011-08-23 17:15

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.

2011-08-23 17:14

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.

2011-08-22 16:53

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