As a Swedish team endured one of the hardest races in the world, they had an unlikely participant join them through to the end of the grueling challenge.
Tag Archives: Sports
Luck and Skill Untangled: The Science of Success
Science writer Samuel Arbesman and financial analyst Michael Mauboussin discuss the relationship between skill and luck and how it affects success.
Baseball in America, Part II: Gilded Bats and Balls
In this article, sports writer Carl D. Carlucci analyzes how baseball reflected the wealth of a few and the poverty of many during the Gilded Age.
A Deep-Rooted History of Activism Stirs in College Football
Threatening to boycott games has been a historic method for athletes to attempt to influence change. Listen to this radio piece to learn more.
The Decades That Invented the Future, Part 1: 1900-1910
The turn of the century from the 1800s to the 1900s was a time of great innovation and growth. Read about some of the influential inventions of the twentieth century’s first decade.
2015 Emerging Explorers
National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers Program supports today’s explorers, from archaeologists to urban agriculturalists, biologists to neuroscientists and many more. Read some of the bios that interest you and learn about the impact of their work on our lives.
Extreme sports special: ‘I get the urge to jump when I’m standing on the edge’
Snowboarder Zoltan Istvan describes the thrill and dangers of boarding down the side of Mount Yasur volcano in the South Pacific. Scroll to the end of the article to read Dr. Rhonda Cohen’s view of a risk-taker’s psyche.
Cliff Young — The farmer who outran the field
In 1983, a 61-year-old potato farmer ambled up to the start of an over 500-mile-long Australian ultramarathon and made history with his stunning finish.
Bombing Survivor Rebekah Gregory On Marathon: ‘I Took My Life Back Today’
Returning to the race that caused her to become an amputee, Boston Marathon bombing victim Rebekah Gregory has crossed the finish line.
The Long History of Olympic Boycotts, Protests and Demonstrations
Throughout history, nations have boycotted and people have protested the Olympic Games for various political and social reasons.
For Modern Women, ‘Ladylike’ Means Strong And Sporty
In its “Changing Lives of Women” series, NPR looks at how fitness is increasingly seen as a positive female attribute.
Baseball and the Civil War
Before the Civil War, baseball was a regional sport played mostly around New York. Union soldiers then spread the game by playing it during long periods of encampment and in prisoner of war camps.
The Football Genius of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Read about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s passion for Princeton football and how he may have influenced the game through his friendship with Fritz Crisler, the school’s head coach.
With the Thrills Come Extreme Risks
With the growing popularity of extreme sports comes an increasing number of deaths and injuries. Doctors recommend training properly and wearing protective gear as more studies are conducted into the risks involved.
The Science of Choking Under Pressure
Trying to hit a ball, make a speech, or do any job flawlessly under pressure can lead to choking. Overthinking an action can lead to making a fatal mistake. Read what scientists are finding out about the brain and this human failing.
How two decisions led me to Olympic glory
Steve Mesler, a member of the 2010 Olympic gold medal-winning bobsled team, looks back on two important decisions he made years before that set him on the path to victory.
Teen Sailor Gives ‘Maidentrip’ a Big Thumbs’ Up
In this article, teen Clementine Furber reviews the film Maidentrip while also discussing girls, sailing, and the importance of combining the two.
U.S. Olympian is doing his best to adopt all the stray puppies in Sochi
U.S. Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy went to Sochi to win but is coming home with a litter of puppies and their mother. Check out this article to see how the athlete is transporting the dogs.
College athletes take steps to form labor union
A group of football players at Northwestern University are coming together, getting help from the United Steelworkers union, and trying to form a union for themselves. The goal is for college athletes to be recognized as employees of their school and receive improve health benefits. Do you think college athletes should form a union?
U.S. Olympic Athlete Gives Up Team Spot to Twin Sister
What sacrifices would you make for a sibling? Read this article to find out why Tracy Barnes gave up her spot on the U.S. Olympic biathlon team for her twin sister.