Russia's Lashmanova wins 20km walk; India's Khusbir finishes distant 39th

London Olympic champion and world record holder Elena Lashmanova of Russia continued her dominance, clinching gold in the 20km walk race at the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow on......

At 35, Heffernan finally wins 50km walk; Indians flop

Ireland's Robert Heffernan won the World championship 50km walk on Wednesday, the 35-year-old finally tasting glory after 13 years of heartbreak and near-misses. Heffernan, fourth in the 2012......

Vikas Gowda in discus throw final at World Championships

India's Vikas Gowda advanced to the men's discus throw final in the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships after finishing seventh overall in the qualification round, in Moscow. The National......

Baljinder wins Olympic quota; Gurmeet wins silver

Punjab athlete Baljinder Singh has earned a berth for the London Olympics after finishing fifth in the Asian 20 Km Race Walking championships with a timing of 1:22:12. The 'A' qualification......

Renjith, women's 4x400m relay team flop as India draw a blank

Triple jumper Renjith Maheswary flopped yet again in a big event, failing to qualify for the final at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow on Friday. It marked a disappointing end to India's......