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Where to watch, what to watch out for in Daegu

Aug 26, 2011

In order to make the most out of the mind-boggling number of events at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, spectators should take note of a few key points.The first and possibly the most crucial point is taking note of the schedule and planning ahead of time. Fans looking to attend the most popul
‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius set for historic run

Aug 26, 2011

DAEGU -- Walking confidently into a room of hundreds of reporters, and standing on his artificial legs molded around his knees, Oscar Pistorius says that he believes he has every right to compete against his able-bodied rivals.Pistorius, known as “Blade Runner” for his carbon fiber artificial legs,
S. Korean official reelected for sixth term on IAAF committee

Aug 25, 2011

DAEGU, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean official Park Jung-ki was reelected to his sixth term as an executive committee member on the international athletics governing body on Thursday.Park earned 116 of 188 possible votes in the election during the congress of the International Association of Athle
KT ready for international sports event

Aug 25, 2011

Country’s largest fixed-line operator to offer fast Internet connection, live 3-D broadcastsKT Corp., the country’s biggest fixed-line service operator, said Thursday it will use optical cables to meet the communications demands of the Daegu World Championships in Athletics to kick off on Saturday.A
KT to deliver real-time stories of Daegu World Championships

Aug 25, 2011

KT chairman assures competitive IT support for international eventKT Corp. chairman Lee Suk-chae said Thursday the company will deliver the stories of athletes taking part in the Daegu World Championships in real-time through its communications services.“It’s now a smart era where all crowds who com
Bolt confident in defending 100 meters title

Aug 25, 2011

DAEGU -- Sitting in a conference room in Daegu on Thursday, wearing his traditional yellow cap and boots, Usain Bolt said he was ready to defend his title here. The world’s biggest track and field event, the 13th IAAF Championships in Athletics, begins with a bang on Saturday, with a star-studded ca
Tyson Gay favors Bolt over Powell

Aug 25, 2011

DAEGU ― The world’s second-fastest man expects Usain Bolt to win the 100 meters dash at 2011 World Championships in Athletics to take place here starting Saturday. “Right now I’m leaning towards Usain Bolt,” said Tyson Gay, the U.S. record holder for 100 meters, during a press conference at the Adid
Pistorius makes history at worlds

Aug 25, 2011

PARIS (AFP) ― South African Oscar Pistorius will make history in Daegu when he becomes the first amputee athlete to compete at the World Athletics Championships, one step towards running at the 2012 London Olympics.Known as the “Blade Runner” because he runs with carbon fiber prosthetic running blad
Bruised Isinbayeva eyes Daegu revenge

Aug 25, 2011

MOSCOW (AFP) ― Russia’s pole vault tsarina Yelena Isinbayeva heads into the upcoming world championships in the unfamiliar situation of seeking revenge for bitter defeats that shattered her aura of dominance.Isinbayeva will line up for the championships in Daegu, South Korea, desperately short of co
Volunteers gear up for Daegu Athletics Champs

Aug 24, 2011

Volunteers are coming out in full force at the biggest track and field event in the world to serve their native countries, hopefully developing a sense of international community and themselves.The 2011 International Association of Athletics Federation World Championships will kick off this Saturday
London 2012 chief praises Daegu’s preparations

Aug 23, 2011

With just three days to go before the World Championships in Athletics kicks off in Daegu, a chief organizer of London Olympics has praised the Korean city’s preparations for the global event.Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012 Olympic Committee and also the Vice President of the International As
Daegu takes aim at false starters

Aug 22, 2011

IAAF to disqualify athletes after just one false startUsain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, is undoubtedly the hot favorite to win the 100-meter race in Daegu on Sunday. But the Jamaican could be disqualified if he makes just one false start, according to new rules introduced by the sports gover
Pistorius appreciative of fan support

Aug 19, 2011

JOHANNESBURG (Yonhap News) ― Oscar Pistorius, the amputee sprinter set to compete at the upcoming World Championships in Athletics in South Korea, said he was appreciative of fan support from around the world.In an email interview with Yonhap News Agency, Pistorius of South Africa, said he will do h
Daegu opens media center

Aug 19, 2011

The Main Press Center for the Daegu World Championships in Athletics opened on Friday. It will provide 24-hour service for over 2,800 registered journalists during the nine day competition between Aug. 27 and Sept. 4.The International Broadcast Center also began operation Friday following a special
Pistorius looks forward to Daegu

Aug 11, 2011

Oscar Pistorious, a double amputee runner from South Africa, is set to become the first amputee athlete to compete at the World Championships in Athletics this summer in South Korea, having qualified for the men’s 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay.For the 24-year-old, it will be a “proud moment.” “Th