Couldn’t swim, didn’t know Olympics: Eric ‘Eel’ Moussambani looks back on iconic Sydney 2000 moment

It’s the 20th anniversary of the solo crawl in the pool that made the Equatorial Guinea swimmer a global star for embodying the Olympic sprit.

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· Sep 19, 2020 · 05:31 pm

He lost two of football’s biggest jobs in 2018. With Europa League title, Lopetegui finds redemption

Julen Lopetegui was sacked by Spain and Real Madrid in quick succession back in 2018 but has now won his first trophy as a footbll manager.

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· Aug 22, 2020 · 12:40 pm

A bad back, so what? In 2010, VVS Laxman showed why he was India’s ultimate saviour

The Hyderabad batsman scored two match-winning knocks for India in 2010 overcoming the pain barrier and extreme odds.

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· Aug 10, 2020 · 10:55 am

He waited 10 years for a chance at Arsenal. When it arrived, Emi Martinez grabbed it with both hands

For Arsenal’s Argentine goalkeeper, it has been a case of overcoming obstacle after obstacle before having his moment in the spotlight.

Vinayakk Mohanarangan

· Aug 02, 2020 · 03:35 pm

Over but not out: Dennis Lillee’s incredible comeback from back injury is awe-inspiring even today

Lillee finished his career with a world record 355 dismissals but he earned the most respect for his iron will and determination.

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· Jul 18, 2020 · 08:19 pm

A friendship that triumphed over racism: Luz Long, Jesse Owens and a lesson for humanity

The story of Owens and Long’s friendship demonstrated how sports could unite people across gender, race and nationalities, even in the toughest circumstances.

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· Jul 15, 2020 · 12:33 pm

Brave face: When Gary Kirsten batted with a broken nose and swollen eye against Pakistan

The South African batsman was struck on his face by a Shoaib Akhtar bouncer during a Test match at Lahore in 2003.

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· Jul 09, 2020 · 07:00 pm

With a fractured hand and a smile: When West Indies fast bowler Malcolm Marshall destroyed England

An exemplary display of grit and determination by a player who always wore his heart on his sleeve.

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· Jul 06, 2020 · 02:38 pm

Disaster and triumph marked Jana Novotna’s Wimbledon journey, and she was a fighter through it all

How she overcame the disappointment of two final losses and finally lifted the Wimbledon trophy is a story of grit, resilience and the triumph of human spirit.

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· Jul 03, 2020 · 10:00 am

Know your legend: KD Jadhav, India’s first individual Olympic medallist, succeeded against the odds

Jadhav won a wrestling bronze at the 1952 Games but Indian officials almost ensured he didn’t make it to Helsinki.

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· Jun 30, 2020 · 12:44 pm

From facing death to playing through pain: The story of Jarnail Singh, Indian football’s gutsy hero

Here’s the story of Jarnail Singh, one of Indian football’s finest gems, who overcome emotional and physical agony to rise to the top.

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· Jun 25, 2020 · 01:47 pm

Not just a great commentator: Tony Greig overcame epilepsy to become a world-class all-rounder

For many a cricket fan, the first thought that comes to mind when one thinks of Greig is, of course, his excellence as a commentator.

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· Jun 23, 2020 · 11:09 am