Last fall, I hailed the India’s Women’s 4x400m relay as the greatest race of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Perhaps it was one of the greatest races in ALL of 2010 with Usain Bolt having an off year. Nobody expected India to medal, let alone win a gold. Even the TV commentator ruled them out … [Read more...] about India’s 4x400m: From Cheers to Tears
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Why the 4x400m Relay is the Best Event Ever
I’ll summarize it in one sentence: Host Nation India wins Gold Medal 4x400m women’s relay at the 2010 Commonwealth Games That headline is enough to spark a few readers. That’s why the 4x400 meter relay should be kept as the final event of the program (aside from the marathon, which is not … [Read more...] about Why the 4x400m Relay is the Best Event Ever
2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games CWG Videos
The 2010 Commonwealth Games CWG are here! Despite all the concerns and chaos (just like the heat in Atlanta 1996, the chaos and heat in Athens 2004, and the smog in Beijing 2008), the Commonwealth Games will go on according to schedule, just like an Indian wedding. (You try and organize a … [Read more...] about 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games CWG Videos
Canada’s Harry Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
There will be a ceremony naming Harry Jerome as a Person of National Historical Significance on Saturday May 15th at 9:00 AM at the Harry Jerome statue located on the Stanley Park Seawall (see photo below). As well, they will also name the Canadian Landmark in his honour. Other famous runners … [Read more...] about Canada’s Harry Jerome: Person of National Historical Significance
