Tag Archives: Sports

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.

Running Down a Dream

Read the story of Allen Martin, who coaches long-distance runners to succeed not only in the sport, but in life.

20 unmissable extreme sports (and where to try them)

Extreme sports push people to their limits and present exhilarating, at times dangerous, challenges. Read about which extreme sports exist and where to find them.

The Revolutionary Cyclist

Annie Londonderry was an important figure of the Women’s Liberation movement in the 1890s. Watch the video to separate fact from fiction.

The Calculus of Risk

According to author Mark Jenkins, modern adventure is safer than you think—once you know the difference between legitimate danger and irrational fear.

Inside the Endurance Athlete’s Mind

As well as being in great physical condition, persistence, curiosity, and a lack of fear are the most common personality traits that connect athletes who run marathons and endure the toughest physical challenges. Read to learn more about these astounding athletes.

U.S. Soccer President ‘surprised’ by women’s team’s gender discrimination suit

Along with opportunities for women excel in athletics comes the struggle to be paid fairly. Learn about the discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, who are paid far less than their male counterparts despite being much more successful on the world stage.

Why Are We Addicted To Extreme Sports?

This video explains the relationship between the risk/reward sections of the brain, how dopamine factors into people wanting to take outrageous risks, and the benefits of taking risks every day.