George Eyser: Swept the 1904 Olympics And Then Disappeared
German-American athlete George Eyser won six Olympic medals in one day, and did it all with a wooden leg. So whatever happened to him?
The Unbelievable Ridiculousness of the 1904 Olympic Marathon
The 1904 Olympic Marathon had 32 questionable athletes who engaged in ridiculous acts that would’ve gotten them disqualified today.
Surfer Outruns Mother of All Waves in Nazaré, Portugal
Sebastian Steudtner, a 32 year old from Nürnberg in Germany, is a professional big wave surfer. Yes it’s a real job! Although we reckon life … Read more
They Think It’s All Over, it is Now, Spanish Youth Coach Sacked After Winning 25-0
Ok, the clip above is not football. But this story reminds us so much of the ‘Rugby Match’ sketch, from Monty Pythons Meaning of Life, that … Read more
Mexican Herder Wins 31 Mile Ultra Race in Skirt and Sandals
If you have ever been told that sandals are not running shoe-material, try telling that to 22-year old Maria Lorena Ramirez who won the Ultra … Read more
Horsey McHorseface wins his first race in Australia
Horsey McHorseface may be the best name ever bestowed on a race horse. Not only that, he’s just gone and won his maiden race in Australia. … Read more