Successes and mistakes I made running my first half-marathon
Insider's author ran her first half-marathon in October. She finished it faster than her expected time but made a few mistakes during her training. Key Points
InsiderTwin Cities marathon cancelled due to heat threat; Here’s what you need to know
The Twin Cities Marathon has faced heat-related challenges before. The 2007 event, the warmest in its history, saw temperatures of 74 degrees and 87% humidity at the 8 a.m. start. Key Points
Economic TimesShot putter Kiran Baliyan wins India's first athletics medal in Asian Games
The 24-year-old Baliyan hurled the iron ball to a distance of 17.36m in her third attempt for her best effort of the day to open India's medal account. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNo more race-conscious college admissions in US. What SCOTUS ruling means & what dissenting judges said
Court ruled that considering race as factor in admissions violates Equal Protection Clause of Constitution. Dissenting judges argued that race matters in reality & not just in law. Key Points
ThePrintNASCAR Chicago Street Race: Here’s all you may want to know
The NASCAR Chicago Street race is here. The excitement among the car racing fans seems to be enormous as numerous drivers will compete on Chicagos most historic roads. Key Points
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‘My back spasmed, I couldn’t use my right leg and navigation lights failed’: Abhilash Tomy overcomes obstacles to create history in 8-month long boat race
It was a herculean effort considering the race had started over eight months back. Only 3 of the 16 participants who started out in the September 4, 2022 edition lasted the distance. Key Points
The Indian Express33 Iditarod sled dog race mushers trek across Alaska
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race began in Alaska on Sunday. During the race, some mushers will travel nearly a thousand miles (1,609 kilometers) over the unforgiving Alaska winter scape. Key Points
India TodayLesley Paterson competed in triathlon despite excruciating pain from broken shoulder to fund BAFTA-winning movie
In 2016, Paterson broke her shoulder in a crash just a day before she was to compete in a triathlon. She needed to win that race and use the money to fund the movie. Key Points
The Indian Express'The Amazing Race' season 36 release date: When and how to watch the show?
The Amazing race season 36 will start streaming on CBS. One can also watch the show live on Paramount+. Key Points
Economic TimesPop-Up Grand Prix: The F1 race fans don’t get to see
But people like Polhammer and Price cannot focus on just a single race at a time. Interviewed in Miami, they were already thinking about upcoming competitions, especially the one later this month in Monaco, where the narrow streets, Price noted with concern, “arent built for trucks.” The Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled to debut in November, will present an altogether different challenge, Polhammer said. As soon as it ends, everything will have to be packed up and flown to Abu Dhabi, which is 11 hours ahead. Key Points
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Auto-rickshaw race video gives F1 vibes to people
“This should be a thing. Haha,” wrote a Reddit user while reacting to a video of an auto-rickshaw race. The video will leave you amused too. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAbhilash Tomy escaped death 4 years ago. Today he's nearly sailed around Earth non-stop without GPS
Abhilash Tomy escaped the jaws of death in 2018 after he was stranded in the southern Indian Ocean during a non-stop, around-the-globe sailing race. Today, after a spinal surgery and having learnt how to walk again, the retired Indian Navy officer is about to complete the same race. Key Points
India TodayIPL 2023 Points Table: DC register 2nd straight win, Warner 3rd in Orange Cap
Delhi Capitals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2023 match to bag their second straight win. Meanwhile, David Warner is third in the Orange Cap race. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesMax Verstappen says 3rd F1 world championship title is his 'best one' so far
For the new three-time champion, it's a question of how to balance celebrations with the reality of having to race again Sunday. He will start on pole. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTwo men die during Ironman triathlon in Ireland: How risky is the competition?
Ironman Triathlon: The men got into difficulty in separate incidents during the swimming leg of the race in Youghal, Co. Cork. | World News Key Points
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Pilots turn ‘Iron-Man’ as they compete in world’s first jet suit race in Dubai
Eight people took part in the world's first jet suit race in Dubai. The race lasted for 90 seconds. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesPreakness Stakes 2023: Bob Baffert returns after suspension; how and when to watch the race
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will return to the 2023 Preakness Stakes race after his suspension from the sport. Here are the details about the horse race on May 20. Key Points
Economic TimesComrades Ultramarathon: City-based runners test their fitness, mental strength at marathon in South Africa
The 2023 Comrades Ultra Marathon had 403 registrations from India and at least 25-30 participants were from Pune. With a final cut-off time of 12 hours, several were finishers of this historic race. Key Points
The Indian ExpressF1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023: Dates, race Time in India, Where to Watch and All You Need To Know
The Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo is a highly anticipated event on the F1 calendar. This year, its significance is further highlighted due to the postponement of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Key Points
Economic Times26-year-old Bengaluru techie dies after collapsing 500 mt before Ironman triathlon finish line
Kamakhya Siddharth Shrivastava was working as an associate manager at a multinational company in Bengaluru, and he took part in Ironman 70.3 in Goa on Sunday. However, Shrivastava collapsed just 500 metres away from the finish line Key Points
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‘The Amazing Race’ Season 35: Here’s airtime, where to watch, tentative schedule and more
The Amazing race season 35 is back with 13 teams competing for a $1 million prize. This season returns to its regular format, including no non-elimination legs, the return of the Express Pass, and a new twist called U-Turn. It will air on CBS on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET, following Survivor at 8 p.m. ET, starting from September 27. The season comprises 13 episodes airing consecutively, assuming no interruptions. Key Points
Economic Timeswild stories of marathon runners who pooped pants, rescued kitten during race
Distance running can get weird. These marathon runners dealt with surprise poop explosions and even broken bones to finish the race strong. Key Points
InsiderWill Biden quit US presidential race over his 'medical condition'?
Presidents Biden is expected to make major announcement about his re-election bid, say media reports. US President Joe Biden is expected to make a major... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNot interested in being vice president: Indian-American presidential candidate Nikki Haley
She said that the Republican contest to choose the presidential nominee is going to be a two-person race between her and Trump. Indian-American senior... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaVerstappen wins Brazilian GP, Perez distances from Hamilton in runner-up battle
Perez nearly took the podium position from third-place Fernando Alonso, but the Spaniard saw the checkered flag 0.053 seconds before the Mexican. Key Points
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US presidential race: Here are the 3 Indian-Americans looking to upstage Trump
The leaders are looking forward to the meet in Milwaukee from July 15-18, 2024. The party is expected to select its next Presidential nominee at this meeting. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesShocker in World Athletics C'ships: Sable fails to qualify for final round in 3000m steeplechase
Those who cleared 6.80m or at least 12 best performers from the two qualification groups make it to the final round. Sable has been undergoing high altitude training in Colorado Springs, USA, for some time. In fact, he began his US training stint under well-known coach Scott Simmons in April last year with funding under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme of the sports ministry. Key Points
Economic TimesSnow marathon in Lahaul: Adventure lovers take part, pet dogs steal the show
The snow marathon in Lahaul's Sissu was the second such race organised in the town. The first one was held in March last year. Key Points
India TodayThe Amazing race Season 36: See premiere date, where to watch, trailer, challenges, cast, contestants, cre
The Amazing race Season 36, a beloved CBS unscripted show since 2001, returns with a premiere on March 13, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. ET. The season features a diverse cast competing in challenging tasks across stunning locations, with Phil Keoghan guiding the teams towards the $1 million prize. Key Points
Economic TimesSAG Awards 2024 nominations: The biggest snubs and surprises
Critically acclaimed films like Past Lives, May December were shut out completely from the SAG award nominations. But it was a good day for Penélope Cruz. | Hollywood Key Points
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AI has many dangers and could be a threat for the entire human race, says historian Yuval Noah Harari
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari said that AI could be a threat for the entire human race in future and has "many dangers". He added that global cooperation was needed to "rein in the most dangerous potential of AI". Key Points
India TodayAsian Games: Kartik wins silver, Gulveer claims bronze for India in 10000m
Kartik won the silver with a timing of 28:15.38s while Gulveer clocked 28:17.21s to claim the bronze. Key Points
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