Olympic Gold medalist Suni Lee made history last month after performing a jaw-dropping bar routine that had never been done before in college gymnastics: The Nabieva. The iconic move is named after the Russian gymnast Tatiana Nabieva, who first performed it in 2010 when it was entered into the Code of Points. It’s a world-class … Read more
Erin Jackson, the world’s top-ranked speed skater in the women’s 500-meter, is competing in the Beijing Olympics despite placing one spot shy of qualifying. And it’s all thanks to a teammate and longtime friend who gave up her own spot for her. Fellow American speed skater Brittany Bowe, 33, decided to relinquish her spot after … Read more
This Spanish runner proved that sometimes, winning isn’t always the goal in sports. During the Burlada Cross Country Race in Navarra, Spain, in December 2012, Ivan Fernandez Anaya could have reached the finish line first, but he chose not to. Instead, he purposefully slowed down to tell his opponent—Kenyan Abel Kiprop Mutai, who had been … Read more
Sports don’t always have to be cutthroat. That’s the message that Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy hoped to send when they decided to share the gold medal in the men’s high jump final at the Tokyo Olympics. When Mutaz, 30, and Gianmarco, 29, both failed to clear the last height, … Read more
It’s hard to say goodbye to something you love, but for 46-year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, she knew it was time. Chusovitina, who represented Uzbekistan in the Tokyo Olympics, received a standing ovation after competing in her eighth Olympic Games. Chuso, as she is fondly called by the gymnastics community, is a respected figure in the … Read more
Hidilyn Diaz brings pride and glory to the Philippines after winning the country’s first gold medal at any Olympics. With her impressive final 127kg lift, 30-year-old Diaz defeated China’s world record holder Liao Qiuyun in the women’s 55kg class. With that, she gave the Philippines its first gold after 97 years of Olympic competition. Following … Read more
When the massive Creek Fire hit the Sierra National Forest in California, Reese Osterberg’s Fresno county home was burned to the ground. Thankfully, her family—along with their livestock—have evacuated to safety before the blazes encroached upon their residence last month. The 9-year-old girl is devastated by the loss of their home, but her grief multiplied … Read more
After doctors told him that he had only two years to live, this man set out on a serious weight loss plan to extend his life. At age 38 and weighing 651 lbs (46.5 stone), Carlos Orosco was sitting in the doctor’s office discussing leg amputation. His weight caused cellulitis, which is a common skin … Read more
We all know Dirk Nowitzki – the legendary NBA star who played for just one team – the Dallas Mavericks – for an incredible 21 years. On April 9, after scoring 30 points in a match against the Phoenix Suns, Nowitzki confirmed the news that fans have long been suspecting – he was officially retiring. … Read more
There are two types of performances: one that is unremarkable and easily forgotten, and one that astonishes and makes an impression on its audience, leaving them wanting to see more. Certainly, it would be the latter once you’ve watched the Emerald Belles’ high kick routine that they performed during the Showmakers of America Dance Competition. … Read more
Sports is more than a game of strength, agility, and endurance. True sports has the power to connect and unite people as they cheer their hearts out for the team they are supporting. Hence, it is only safe to say that Nelson Mandela is right when he said that sports has the power to change … Read more