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A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that just 4,000 steps each day will start to diminish your chances of dying from any cause.
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A reminder how Nazi Germany tried to use the 1936 Olympic Games for propaganda purposes. The Nazis promoted an image of a white race and wanted to showcase its superiority above all others. American Jesse Owens had other plans in mind.
Meanwhile, Jesse Owens had emerged as a track and field sensation in the States. He tied the world record in the 100-yard dash while still in high school, and his performance at the 1935 Big Ten Championships, in which he established three world records and matched a fourth over a span of 45 minutes, remains one of the most extraordinary accomplishments in collegiate sports history.
He wasn’t the only African American athlete making waves. Ralph Metcalfe was a silver medalist at the 1932 Olympics and at one point shared the world record in the 100-meter dash.
And a Temple University sprinter named Eulace Peacock emerged as a highly formidable opponent to Owens, even beating him multiple times in head-to-head competition in 1935, before suffering a hamstring injury that squashed his 1936 Olympic hopes.
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Kharlan, the first fencer to face a Russian or Belarusian since the former’s full-scale invasion of her homeland, won 15-7 in Milan.
Good for Kharlan. She has honour, strength, and dignity.
“My message today is that we Ukrainian athletes are ready to face Russians on the sports field but we will never shake hands with them,” Kharlan said afterwards.
Another Ukrainian hero.
Meanwhile » Le Monde » Russians are bombing wheat silos and historic buildings in Odessa, Ukraine
From July 19 to 24, 2023, the major Black Sea port city and surrounding region were subjected to five successive nights of bombardment, the most violent attack since the start of the Russian invasion.
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Canadian Michael Woods delivered an impressive solo effort to claim the biggest success of his career at the top of a legendary Tour de France climb on Sunday.
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July 1 is our national holiday!
On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) creates Canada.
Canada Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, to share what makes us proud and to celebrate in our own way.
Forbes frames it quite differently, suggesting the White House Press Secretary was asked about the debate surrounding trans athletes being able to participate in women’s sports.
The Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
The Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
Al Jazeera » The legendary Cleveland Browns running back turned a starring role in the NFL into a long run as an actor and activist.
Crownsville resident Sandra Johnson was one of the special people, entering the World Marathon Challenge and successfully completing seven races in seven consecutive days on seven continents. She competed in Novo, Antarctica; Cape Town, South Africa; Perth, Australia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Madrid, Spain; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Miami, Florida.
There is something delightful about riding a bicycle. Once mastered, the simple action of pedaling to move forward and turning the handlebars to steer makes bike riding an effortless activity.
Approximately 80,000 bikes are stolen every year in Amsterdam.
What happens to them? Where do they go?
This article leans heavily toward athletes and competition. Yet proper bike fitting can be beneficial for any cyclist who plans to travel great distances, whether competing, commuting, touring, or recreation. A bike that is properly sized and fit can help prevent injuries, improve efficiency, and be more comfortable.
