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23:39 Defending 50K walk champ caught doping
Defending Olympic 50K race walk champion Alex Schwazer has been caught doping and will miss the London Games.
The Italian Olympic Committee says Schwazer has tested positive for doping and has been removed from the team.
Earlier Monday, the team said an unidentified athlete had failed a doping test before arriving in London.
The 28-year-old Schwazer was due to defend his 2008 Olympic title in the 50-kilometer walk on Sunday. Schwazer won gold at the Beijing Games in an Olympic record time of 3 hours, 37 minutes, 9 seconds.
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20:28 US judoka tests positive for marijuana
American judo fighter Nick Delpopolo was expelled from the Olympics on Monday after testing positive for marijuana he said he ate accidentally before arriving in London.
Delpopolo is the first of the 10,500 Games' athletes to fail an in-competition doping test.
His case is the fifth positive test for a banned substance reported by the IOC since its official London Games testing period began in mid-July.
The other four athletes were caught before competing.
The International Olympic Committee said it disqualified Delpopolo from the men's 73-kilogram class, where he placed seventh. Delpopolo tested positive for metabolites of cannabis after competing on July 30.
He apologized to the United States team in a statement acknowledging he was "embarrassed by this mistake."
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19:55 OLYMPICS LIVE: Gowda in final, but shooters disappoint
Vikas Gowda qualified for the men's discus throw final round without much fuss, but Indian shooters, including 10m air rifle bronze winner Gagan Narang, were eliminated in the preliminaries at the Olympic Games on Monday.
Gowda, who started with a modest effort of 63.52m before breaching the automatic qualifying mark, joined a selectlist of seven Indian athletes to have made it to the finals in track and field events at the world's greatest sports extravaganza.
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19:54 Mary beat Tunisia's Maroua Rahali 15-6
India's MC Mary Kom won an Olympic medal on her debut when she beat Maroua Rahali of Tunisia 15-6 at the London Olympics, on Monday.
The victory took Mary to the semi-finals and she is assured of at least a bronze medal.
Quarter-finals: Women's boxing, 51kg flyweight category
Round 1:
Mary Kom off to a slow start, looking to study her opponent. But she has managed to land a couple of punches on the spot to earn a narrow 2-1 lead in the opening round.
Mary was also cautioned a couple of times in that round. She needs to be careful in the following rounds.
Round 2:
Mary now looking comfortable and has built her lead in that round. She is defending well and is timing her punches quite well.
Mary slips and falls to the ground but her score continues to rise as her lead grows to 5-3 in that round.
Round 3:
Mary is proving to be unstoppable at the moment. A combination of punches lands her opponent on the ropes as Mary is growing in confidence.
That round totally belonged to Mary, who took six points in that round as compared to her oppponent's one.
The lead is now 11-4 in favour of Mary.
Round 4:
Just 2 minutes separate Mary Kom from a historic Olympic medal. That round also belonged to the Indian, who has now been assured of atleast a bronze medal at the London Olympics.
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19:40 OLYMPICS LIVE: CAS rejects Vikas Krishan's appeal
Court of Arbitration for Sports rejects India's appeal on boxer Vikas Krishan's ouster from Olympics.
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18:22 Mary Kom vs Maroua Rahali of Tunisia in quarters
MC Mary Kom of India will be looking to seal an Olympic medal on her debut when she takes on Maroua Rahali of Tunisia in the quarter-finals of the women's 51 kg flyweight category on Monday.
The winner of the bout will be assured of atleast a bronze medal as they advance to the semi-finals.
There is another huge contest in the offing later in the day when Ireland's Kate Taylor takes on Great Britain's Natasha Jonas. Both the girls have plenty of support at the ExCel Arena and it will be one hell of a contest.
The winner of the bout will be assured of atleast a bronze medal as they advance to the semi-finals.
There is another huge contest in the offing later in the day when Ireland's Kate Taylor takes on Great Britain's Natasha Jonas. Both the girls have plenty of support at the ExCel Arena and it will be one hell of a contest.
17:01 OLYMPICS LIVE: CAS rejects Vikas Krishan's appeal
Court of Arbitration for Sports rejects India's appeal on boxer Vikas Krishan's ouster from Olympics.
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16:57 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang, Rajput fail to qualify for final
It's a double disappointment for India.
Gagan Narang has managed only 20th spot in the qualifying for the Men's 50 meters Rifle 3 Positions.
Narang totaled 398 in the Prone series, 377 in the Standing and 389 in the Kneeling series to aggregate 1164 and bow out of contention.
Sanjeev Rajput ends up in 27th spot.
He aggregates 395 in the Prone, 378 in Standing and 388 in Kneeling for a total of 1161. He was never in contention for a final berth after a vapid start.
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16:28 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang, Rajput out of contention for final
Sanjeev Rajput's efforts on the day have simply not been enough.
In the first couple of series in the Kneeling position, the Indian has had scores of 98 and 96.
Gagan Narang has got 97 in the first series in the Kneeling position.
Both the Indian shooters are out of contention for the final.
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15:48 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang, Rajput disappoint in 3 Positions
After a superb start in the Prone position, where he totaled 398, things have gone horribly wrong for Gagan Narang in the Standing series.
The Indian, a bronze medalist in the air rifle event, has totaled 377 in the same for a overall aggregate of 775.
This implies he goes into the Kneeling series in the 24th position. Qualification for the final seems difficult now.
As regards, Sanjeev Rajput, he has totaled a miserable 378 in the Standing series for an aggregate of 773.
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15:39 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang struggles, Rajput slumps further
Narang hits 97 in the first series but struggles in the second, hitting 90.
He gets 96 in the third to slump further.
This means he is now out of the top 10.
Sanjeev Rajput, meanwhile, has had scores of 96, 95 and 91 in his three series and has fallen back to the 30s.
Niccolo Campriani of Italy has come from behind to take the lead.
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15:21 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang impresses, Rajput disappoints
Meanwhile, Manavjit Singh Sandhu has had a good start, shooting 25 out of 25 in the men's trap event.
He is in the 19th position.
Sanjeev Rajput has got the worst possible start to the standing position, hitting 96 in the first series. His subsequent efforts read 95 and 46.
Gagan Narang though is very much in the frame. He is in fact fighting for the top position in the qualifying.
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14:57 OLYMPICS LIVE: Vikas Gowda qualifies for the discus final
Vikas Gowda has qualified for the discus throw final.
The Indian's second attempt reached a distance 65.20 meters and secured him an automatic berth.
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14:52 OLYMPICS LIVE: Vikas Gowda thows 63.52m in first attempt
Meanwhile, Vikas Gowda has thrown 63.52 meters in his first attempt in the discus throw qualification.
He needs 65 meters for an automatic qualification to the final.
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14:51 OLYMPICS LIVE: Vikas Giwda thows 63.52m in first attempt
Meanwhile, Vikas Gowda has thrown 63.52 meters in his first attempt in the discus throw qualification.
He needs 65 meters for an automatic qualification to the final.
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14:29 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang stays in contention for final berth
Narang shoots 99 in the fourth series to finish fifth. Remember only the top six qualify for the final.
Narang's total after the prone series is 398. Rajput, with a total of 395, is in 20th position.
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14:15 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang impresses early on, Rajput improves
Rajmond Debevec, the world record holder in the event from Slovenia, hasn't had a particularly good start as well.
Narang has scored a perfect 100 in the third round. Sanjeev too improves upon his previous efforts.
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14:05 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang in top three, Rajput struggles
Gagan Narang is now among the top three in the initial phase of the qualification.
Sanjeev Rajput though continues to struggle.
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13:46 OLYMPICS LIVE: Narang starts well, Rajput trails
Gagan Narang has got off to a good start in the men's 50 meters Rifle 3 Positions.
The bronze medalists is in ninth place after the first round.
Sanjeev Raput though has had a poor start. He trails in 38th spot.
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13:22 OLYMPICS LIVE: Mary Kom wins opening bout
India's MC Mary Kom won her opening bout at the London Olympics on Sunday.
The boxer from Manipur beat Poland's Karolina Michalczuk 19-14 in the flyweight (51 kg) category.
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02:36 Bolt retains Olympic 100m title
Usain Bolt of Jamaica successfully defended his Olympic 100m title when he stormed home in 9.63 seconds at the London Olympics.
Fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake finished second with 9.75 seconds while Justin Gatlin of the US took bronze with 9.79 seconds.
Bolt didn't get off a fast start but blazed his way towards the end to send the packed stadium into celebration.
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Fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake finished second with 9.75 seconds while Justin Gatlin of the US took bronze with 9.79 seconds.
Bolt didn't get off a fast start but blazed his way towards the end to send the packed stadium into celebration.
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02:24 Bolt wins 100m gold
10 minutes to go for the men's 100 metres final. The main Olympic stadium in Stratford is already buzzing with excitement for the gala event.
Will it be Bolt or will Blake stun the sprint king? Or will Gatlin spring a surprise?
The men's 100m lane draw for the final is as follows: 1. Richard Thompson (Trinidad) 2. Asafa Powell (Jamaica) 3. Tyson Gay (USA) 4. Yohan Blake (Jamaica) 5. Justin Gatlin (USA) 6. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 7. Ryan Bailey (USA) 8. Martina Churandy (Netherlands)
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Will it be Bolt or will Blake stun the sprint king? Or will Gatlin spring a surprise?
The men's 100m lane draw for the final is as follows: 1. Richard Thompson (Trinidad) 2. Asafa Powell (Jamaica) 3. Tyson Gay (USA) 4. Yohan Blake (Jamaica) 5. Justin Gatlin (USA) 6. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 7. Ryan Bailey (USA) 8. Martina Churandy (Netherlands)
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02:13 Britain's Ohuruogu takes silver
Sanya Richard Ross of the US won the women's 400 metres ahead of ahead of Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogu and DeeDee Trotter of the US.
Sanya, 27, won the race with a timing of 49.55, while Ohuruogu took second place with 49.70, while Trotter finished a close third with 49.72.
"This win is impossible to describe. I worked so hard for that and I prepared for this moment over and over for the last four years. I just fought all the way to the end," Sanya said after the race.
Sanya, 27, won the race with a timing of 49.55, while Ohuruogu took second place with 49.70, while Trotter finished a close third with 49.72.
"This win is impossible to describe. I worked so hard for that and I prepared for this moment over and over for the last four years. I just fought all the way to the end," Sanya said after the race.
02:08 Champion Kipruto fails to defend title
Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya won the gold medal in the men's 3000m Steeplechase event at the London Olympics.
Kemboi won the race with a timing of 8:18.56 ahead of Russian Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad, who won his second successive silver medal at the Olympic Games.
Kenyan Abel Kiprop Mutai took the bronze medal.
Olympic champion Kiprop Brimin Kipruto failed to defend his title after he fell on the penultimate lap and never recovered from that setback.
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Kemboi won the race with a timing of 8:18.56 ahead of Russian Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad, who won his second successive silver medal at the Olympic Games.
Kenyan Abel Kiprop Mutai took the bronze medal.
Olympic champion Kiprop Brimin Kipruto failed to defend his title after he fell on the penultimate lap and never recovered from that setback.
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01:54 Pistorious bows out in semis of 400m
Comments from South Africa's Oscar Pistorius after coming last in his semi-final of the men's 400m at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
Pistorious, who has artificial legs below the knees, finished last with a timing of 46.54. He made history by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
On competing in the Olympic Games for the first time:
"The whole experience is mind-blowing. My aim was to make the semifinal. It's a dream come true. Thanks to everyone for their support. I've got the relay in a few days."
On being asked to swap bibs by semifinal winner Kirani JAMES (KEN) at the end of the race:
"As soon as we crossed the line, we're friends. It was very kind of him. We share a similar life. It's what the Olympics is all about. It's great to make good friends."
Pistorious, who has artificial legs below the knees, finished last with a timing of 46.54. He made history by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
On competing in the Olympic Games for the first time:
"The whole experience is mind-blowing. My aim was to make the semifinal. It's a dream come true. Thanks to everyone for their support. I've got the relay in a few days."
On being asked to swap bibs by semifinal winner Kirani JAMES (KEN) at the end of the race:
"As soon as we crossed the line, we're friends. It was very kind of him. We share a similar life. It's what the Olympics is all about. It's great to make good friends."
01:27 South African Pistorius finishes last in 2nd semis
South African Oscar Pistorius failed to make the final in the men's 400 metres semi-finals at the London Olympics.
Pistorious, who has artificial legs below the knees, finished last with a timing of 46.54. He made history by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
The second semi-final was won by Kirani James of Grenada with a timing of 44.59, while Lalonde Gordon won the first semis with 44.58.
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Pistorious, who has artificial legs below the knees, finished last with a timing of 46.54. He made history by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics.
The second semi-final was won by Kirani James of Grenada with a timing of 44.59, while Lalonde Gordon won the first semis with 44.58.
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01:09 Galtin fastest in semis with 9.82 seconds
It is building up to be one of the most thrilling 100 metres races ever in the history of the Olympics Games.
Justin Gatlin of US is a major contender for the title of the fastest man on the planet after he clocked the fastest time in the semi-finals.
Gatlin clocked 9.82 seconds to win the first semi-final at the London Olympics, while Yohan Bolt cruised to victory in the third semis with 9.85s, while Usain Bolt managed 9.87s in the second semi-final.
The men's 100m lane draw for the final is as follows: 1. Richard Thompson (Trinidad) 2. Asafa Powell (Jamaica) 3. Tyson Gay (USA) 4. Yohan Blake (Jamaica) 5. Justin Gatlin (USA) 6. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 7. Ryan Bailey (USA) 8. Martina Churandy (Netherlands)
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Justin Gatlin of US is a major contender for the title of the fastest man on the planet after he clocked the fastest time in the semi-finals.
Gatlin clocked 9.82 seconds to win the first semi-final at the London Olympics, while Yohan Bolt cruised to victory in the third semis with 9.85s, while Usain Bolt managed 9.87s in the second semi-final.
The men's 100m lane draw for the final is as follows: 1. Richard Thompson (Trinidad) 2. Asafa Powell (Jamaica) 3. Tyson Gay (USA) 4. Yohan Blake (Jamaica) 5. Justin Gatlin (USA) 6. Usain Bolt (Jamaica) 7. Ryan Bailey (USA) 8. Martina Churandy (Netherlands)
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00:58 Blake wins 3rd semis in 9.85 seconds
22-year-old Yohan Blake wins the third semi-final of the men's 100metres ahead of Tyson Gay of the US.
Blake took first place in 9.85 seconds despite cruising for the last 10 metres.
"I am the beast, so I have to go back and stay focused for the final," Blake said after the race.
Justin Gatlin registered the best timing in the semis with 9.82s, while Usain Bolt won his semis with 9.87s.
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Blake took first place in 9.85 seconds despite cruising for the last 10 metres.
"I am the beast, so I have to go back and stay focused for the final," Blake said after the race.
Justin Gatlin registered the best timing in the semis with 9.82s, while Usain Bolt won his semis with 9.87s.
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00:27 Bolt storms home in 9.87s
Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the second semi-final in the men's 100
metres in style by romping home in 9.87 seconds.
Ryan Bailey of the US was second with 9.96 seconds to take his place in the final.
Justin Gatlin of the US was faster than Bolt as he won the first semi-final in 9.82 seconds.
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Ryan Bailey of the US was second with 9.96 seconds to take his place in the final.
Justin Gatlin of the US was faster than Bolt as he won the first semi-final in 9.82 seconds.
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00:18 Powell finishes 3rd in first semi-final
Justin Gatlin of the US wins the first semi-final in the men's 100 metres by sprinting home in 9.82 seconds ahead of Churandy Martina of the Netherlands, who clocked 9.91.
Asafa Powell of Jamaica finished third with 9.94.
The first two finishers automatically qualify for the final of the event.
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Asafa Powell of Jamaica finished third with 9.94.
The first two finishers automatically qualify for the final of the event.
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