Here are some fascinating facts about sports records in various disciplines: Track & Field Athletics 1. Fastest Woman Ever: Florence Griffith-Joyner set the women’s 100m world record at 10.49 seconds in 1988, which still stands today. 2. Most Olympic Gold Medals by a Female Athlete: Allyson Felix holds the record for most gold medals won […]
Vegetarianism is a way of eating where people choose not to eat meat or fish. Instead, they focus on foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and sometimes dairy products and eggs. People become vegetarians for various reasons: 1. Health: Many believe that a vegetarian diet can lead to better overall health, lower risk […]
Hockey is a sport played on ice where two teams try to score goals by hitting a small puck into the opponent’s net using sticks. It started in Canada during the mid-1800s when people began playing an outdoor game similar to field hockey but adapted for winter conditions. The first organized indoor hockey game […]
Origins The origins of golf are somewhat shrouded in mystery, but it is widely believed that the game evolved from various stick-and-ball games played across Europe during medieval times. The earliest known reference to a game resembling modern-day golf comes from Scotland in the late 15th century. In 1457, King James II banned golf because […]
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The invention of the wetsuit helped surfers surf all year round and practice in cold water for longer. This led to progress in the design of surfboards and allowed surfers to learn how to do more radical maneuvers. There is a specialty “Surfing Science and Technology” at the University of Plymouth in the UK. […]
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Captain James Cook was the first person to describe surfing. This happened in 1778. He wrote that the man on the board “seemed to be on the verge of ecstasy, so quickly and smoothly carried away by the sea.” Hawaiians called surfing “he’enalu”, which means “sliding on the waves”. Surfing for Hawaiians was a central […]
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Historical background Beach volleyball originated in the 1910s in Hawaii. While waiting for a good wave, members of the local surf club often played volleyball right on the beach. One of the most avid players was the famous swimmer Olympic champion and record holder Duke Kahanamoku. Later, he, already as the sports director of the […]
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WHISTLER, CANADA Whistler rightfully bears the title of the snow capital of the world: the height of the cover is more than nine meters (to be precise, 914 centimeters). It is not surprising that the Winter Olympic Games (2010) were held here. SIERRA NEVADA, SPAIN The resort is located in the south of Spain, and […]
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Places where you can enjoy real winter MEGEVE, FRANCE Megeve is one of the most picturesque ski resorts with world renown, located in the historical region of Haute-Savoie. the city is beautiful both in summer and in winter. In its center there is a pedestrian zone with paved streets, ancient architecture, churches of the XIII […]
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Lets know a little bit more about it ! Until 1970, football was considered an exclusively men’s sport. But women began to play football in the XIX century. Historical records mention a meeting of women’s teams from England and Scotland. Lady Florence Caroline Dixie played a major role in the creation of women’s football. In […]
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