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Tag Archives: Sports
Students Use the Los Angeles Marathon as a Way to Keep Going
Learn why middle school and high school students in LA embrace marathon running.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
The First All-Black Team Will Climb Mount Everest Next Year
Learn about Full Circle Everest, an all-black mountaineering team that plans to make history and bring representation to the world of mountaineering.
US women dominated medal count at Tokyo Olympics in ways they’ve never done before
Learn about women’s outstanding achievements in Olympic games past and present.
Olympic Organizers Say They’re Ready for COVID-19 Risks, but Japan’s Doctors Are Wary
The 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a year to limit COVID-19 transmission. Should they be postponed again? What are the risks and rewards?
The Seven Summits: Climbing the Highest Mountains on Each Continent
An ambitious goal of some dedicated mountaineers is climbing the tallest peak on each of the seven continents. Learn about the unique challenges these mountains pose.
The Historic Ski Descent of Half Dome
No one would describe Yosemite National Park’s iconic Half Dome peak as a ski slope, but that didn’t stop two adventurous locals.
Falling Toward Grace
Learn about Karina Hollekim, a daredevil who survived a failed parachute jump and eventually was able to ski again.
Fighting for Social Justice Sparks Ratings Surge for WNBA
Standing up for justice isn’t just good for equality; it’s also good for business.
Mount Everest: South Route
Explore Mount Everest like a pro climber. See everything from the base camp to the summit thanks to innovative 360° camera equipment.
Extreme photo of the week
Explore some of National Geographic’s highlighted adventure photos.
The Epic Quest to Ride the World’s Biggest Wave
Follow the journey of Garret McNamara as he attempts to surf the dangerously large waves of Portugal.
Why I’m rowing across the Pacific
Roz Savage was the first woman to row solo across three oceans. Here, she talks about how her first voyage; how it came about that she gave up her normal life to row solo across the Atlantic, the obstacles that she faced, and how she overcame them.
Kayla Montgomery: Young runner’s brave battle with MS
Champion runner Kayla Montgomery refuses to let Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis halt her running career. Read about her here.
Mountain Biking in the North Pole
Watch mountain biking taken where you might never have imagined it could go!
New U.S. Soccer President Disavows Legal Strategy vs. USWNT
The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) has for decades won far more games and sold far more merchandise than their male counterparts. So why are they still paid less?
The science of choking under pressure—and how to avoid it
What makes an elite athlete fail just at the moment they’ve been training for since childhood? Read about the causes of “choking” and ways to prevent it.
Pat Tillman: Biography
Shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, Pat Tillman decided to leave his job as a football player for the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army. He walked away from fame and a $3.6 million contract to defend his country.
Beyond the X — Rez Ball
Catch the excitement of “rez ball” and learn about what an important part of culture basketball is on Native American reservations.