Tag #Sports History

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Edwards' Unbroken Triple Jump Record

On August 7, 1995, at the World Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, Jonathan Edwards set two world records in the triple jump, with his second jump of 18.29 meters remaining unbeaten for 30 years, showcasing a unique technique that redefined the event.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Lionesses' Euro 2025 Quarter-Final: A Legacy Forged From Humble Beginnings

England's Lionesses are set for their sixth consecutive Women's European Championship quarter-final, a far cry from their first international match in 1972, played in borrowed men's kits and without any funding, highlighting the incredible progress made in women's football since then.

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Valencia Basket's Farewell to the Fonteta

Valencia Basket is playing its possibly last game at the Fonteta, a historic venue opened in 1983, against Real Madrid on September 12, 2024; this marks a significant transition for the team and its long-time members who share personal anecdotes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Greek Immigrant Wrestler Jim Londos Wins World Championship

Jim Londos, born Christos Theofilou in Koutsopodi, Greece, overcame poverty to become a world champion wrestler in the USA by 1930, celebrated in Greece for his athleticism and representing a symbol of national pride, even receiving recognition from Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos.

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Magical Realism in Latin American Soccer: Pelota Sudaca

Pelota Sudaca, a new book by Chilean writers Jerónimo Parada and Andrés Santa María with illustrations by Mexican artist Christian Cañibe, applies magical realism to recount the legendary careers of iconic American soccer players, blending fact and myth in a celebration of the sport's rich oral trad...

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Quality Education
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From Car Changes to Lionesses: A Half-Century of Women's Football Transformation

Julia Brunton, a former England women's footballer who played in 1972, reflects on the remarkable progress of women's football, comparing her experiences with the Lionesses' current success and the changes over 50 years.

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Jim Thorpe: A Native American Olympian's Triumph Over Adversity

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning" is a documentary that recounts the life of Jim Thorpe, a Native American Olympian who overcame poverty, displacement, and discrimination to become a celebrated athlete, emphasizing his perseverance and the importance of recognizing Native American contributions to Ameri...

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2025 NBA Finals: Team Triumph Over Individual Glory

In the 2025 NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, both vying for their first championship, highlight a historical trend: team success, demonstrated by numerous examples of star players prioritizing collective victory over individual accolades, consistently determines championship...

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Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's NHL Goal Record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's long-standing NHL record of 894 goals; Ovechkin achieved this in his 20th season, playing 1,487 games, matching Gretzky's total game count.

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Moses: Track and Field's Past Glory, Present Challenges

Two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion Edwin Moses discusses the decline of track and field's popularity, his experiences competing in the Eastern Bloc, his role in the IOC Athletes' Commission advocating for doping controls and athlete professionalization, and the ongoing challenges in combating do...

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