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Have you ever wondered why Norway’s athletes are so much more successful in the Winter Olympics than the rest of the world’s winter endurance athletes?
Is it simply because the Norwegians live and train in what could be considered the closest thing to an actual winter sports paradise, or conversely, are these athlete ... (full story)
World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time
The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport's Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact.
Alexandra Rickham, director of sustainability at World Sailing, said this first-of-a-kind life cycle assessment project will give the organization ... (full story)
From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine.
"It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious," Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast from London, said about the American fo ... (full story)
Bucket list hike - Buckskin Gulch
For you hiking/backpacking enthusiasts, I’m going to attempt to plant an idea in your brain that I’m hoping will germinate into reality.
So sit down, relax, and let that adventurous side of yourself absorb the picture I’m about to paint.
You’re trekking through one of the world’s longest and d ... (full story)
Doubles players condemn ATP Tour's plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes
LONDON (AP) — For tennis players like Harri Heliovaara, playing doubles has provided a lasting career in the sport and even a chance to win Grand Slam titles, despite not having much success in singles.
Now Heliovaara, the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world, is among those fearing for the future of the format.
Do ... (full story)