Pankration: The Olympic, Ancient, and Deadly Precursor to the UFC
Pankration was a physically exhausting, often deadly ancient sport. Lost for over a millennium it has come to the fore of martial arts once more.
Extreme Ironing: The Strangest Extreme Sport You’ve Never Seen
Could it be the next Olympic sport? Probably not. But Extreme Ironing is a fun way to experience the outdoors and catch up on housework.
How Long is the Marathon? The Story of a Peculiar Distance
The reasoning behind the quirky marathon distance contains some murky explanations. However, those extra 385 yards are likely linked to British Royalty.
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 … 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
