Richards, Bekele and Isinbayeva share $1 mn jackpotSeptember 5th, 2009 BRUSSELS - American Sanya Richards, Russian Jelena Isinbayeva and Ethiopian Kenenanisa Bekele Friday shared the one million dollar jackpot on offer at the Golden League series. The jackpot is shared by the athletes who manage to win the same events at all six Golden League meets in one season.
American Sanya Richards wins 400m, gets share of $1 million Golden League jackpotSeptember 4th, 2009 American Richards wins 400m, gets share of $1M potBRUSSELS — Sanya Richards secured at least part of the $1 million Golden League jackpot by winning the 400 meters in the Memorial Van Damme on Friday to finish six-for-six in the top European meets. Later, pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva and 5,000 runner Kenenisa Bekele had an opportunity to share the prize money with her if they won their events.
American Sanya Richards, Yelena Isinbayeva, Kenenisa Bekele share $1 million Golden League potSeptember 4th, 2009 Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele to share $1M jackpotBRUSSELS — American 400-meter runner Sanya Richards, Pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva and 5,000 champion Kenenisa Bekele each secured a third of the $1 million Golden League jackpot by winning all six of their European meets. World champion Richards led the entire race at the Van Damme Memorial.
Golden League jackpot beckons for Isinbayeva, Richards, Bekele at Van Damme MemorialSeptember 3rd, 2009 Isinbayeva, Richards, Bekele go for jackpotBRUSSELS — On the last day of the Golden League season, the Van Damme Memorial will see Yelena Isinbayeva, Kenenisa Bekele and Sanya Richards compete for the $1 million jackpot. The prize goes to anyone who wins all six of the premier European meets.
Golden League jackpot beckons for American Richards, Isinbayeva, Bekele at Van Damme MemorialSeptember 3rd, 2009 American Richards in line for $1M track jackpotBRUSSELS — On the last day of the Golden League season, American Sanya Richards, Yelena Isinbayeva and Kenenisa Bekele will compete for the $1 million jackpot at the Van Damme Memorial. The prize goes to those who win all six of the premier European meets.
Usain Bolt wins 100, Sanya Richards of US in running for $1 million Golden League jackpotAugust 28th, 2009 Bolt wins, Richards stays in hunt for $1 millionZURICH — Usain Bolt shook off Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.81 seconds at the Weltklasse meet on Friday. Bolt, the world and Olympic champion, trailed Powell halfway into the race then used his huge stride to pull ahead and eased up in the last couple of yards.
Yelena Isinbayeva sets pole vault record of 16-7¼; Bolt wins 100 after challenge from PowellAugust 28th, 2009 Isinbayeva sets pole vault world record; Bolt winsZURICH — Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva bounced back from losing her world title by setting a world record of 16 feet, 7¼ inches in the Weltklasse meet Friday. Usain Bolt, in his first race since smashing world records in the 100 and 200 meters, shook off Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell to win the 100 in 9.81 seconds.
Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt says he wants to try long jump some dayAugust 27th, 2009 Bolt says he wants to try long jumpZURICH — It may be time to extend those sand pits because Usain Bolt is considering the long jump. The Jamaican sprint star said Thursday he would like to try the long jump some day.
United States wins women's 4x400 relay at worlds, giving Felix, Richards 2 golds eachAugust 23rd, 2009 United States wins women's 4x400 relay at worldsBERLIN — Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards each won a second gold medal at the world championships Sunday when the United States won the women's 4x400-meter relay. Felix, the 200 champion, ran the second leg while 400 champion Richards took the baton home in 3 minutes, 17.83 seconds.
American Sanya Richards wins the women's 400 at world championshipsAugust 18th, 2009 Richards wins the women's 400 at worldsBERLIN — Sanya Richards has won the 400 meters at the world championships Tuesday, defeating Shericka Williams of Jamaica. Antonina Krivoshapka of Russia took bronze.
Isinbayeva leads jackpot quartet at Golden LeagueJuly 18th, 2009 PARIS - Yelena Isinbayeva required just one jump Friday to move within two victories of a $1 million Golden League jackpot along with three other contenders. The Russian world and Olympic champion decided to call it a day after one pole vault of 4.65 metres gave her victory on a cool and rainy evening.
Bolt Stops the Clock a Bit Late at Areva Meeting, still he WinsJuly 17th, 2009 SAINT-DENIS, France — World record-holder Usain Bolt comfortably won the 100 meters at the Areva Meeting on Friday, by ticking off 9.79, way slower than his Olympic record of 9.72. The Jamaican won in 9.79 seconds.
Powell edges Bailey in 100 meters at Bislett Games; Richards wins women's 400July 4th, 2009 Powell edges Bailey in 100 meters at Bislett GamesOSLO — Asafa Powell overcame a poor start to win the 100 meters in a photo finish at the Bislett Games on Friday, but fell short of clocking his 50th time under 10 seconds. The former world record-holder from Jamaica finished strongly to win in 10.07 seconds, with runner-up Daniel Bailey of Antigua given the same time.
Richards, Isinbayeva among six left in jackpot raceJuly 4th, 2009 OSLO - Sanya Richards of the United States lowered her 2009 world best over 400 metres at the Bislett Games as she remained in the hunt for athletics' Golden League $1-million jackpot. Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva and Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele are also among six from an original 10 athletes in the race for the jackpot which goes to athletes who win their event at all six stops of the elite series.
Richards sets fastest time of the year in 400 at Bislett GamesJuly 3rd, 2009 Richards extends Golden League streakOSLO — Sanya Richards of the United States won the Bislett Games 400 meters in 49.23 seconds on Friday for the fastest women's time of the year. Richards, who has not lost a 400 in the Golden League since Zurich 2004, also tied the Bislett Stadium record that Czech Tatjana Kocembova set in 1983.
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