The remarkable power of sport to bring about reconciliation
Source: The South African
Journalist James Richradson argues that sports can break down barriers and bring people together.
Sports
Sky Racing: Competitive Paragliding With the World’s Best
Source: Great Big Story
Two hundred paragliding pilots meet annually for a difficult seven-day marathon in the sky. Watch the video to learn about the experience.
Where’s Bobbi Fischer?
Source: Aeon
Writer Hana Schank analyzes the lack of women who play chess and argues that it’s important for females to participate in male-dominated fields.
Can You Think Your Way To That Hole-In-One?
Source: National Public Radio
In her experiment, psychologist Jessica Witt uses a visual trick to make golfers more successful. What else might we be able to improve by using these visual tricks?
Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record
Source: The New York Times
Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.
What Is Cliff Diving?
Source: Trip Savvy
Learn about how athletes in this extreme sport train and overcome their fear.
Is Football Worth Gambling With High School And College Players’ Brains?
Source: Forbes
Journalist Tara Haelle examines data on the health risks of football and weighs the risks of playing at a young age.
The Epic Quest to Ride the World’s Biggest Wave
Source: Smithsonian
Follow the journey of Garret McNamara as he attempts to surf the dangerously large waves of Portugal.
The Full Nelson
Source: USA Today
As many athletes and fans know, sports can unify people who don’t have much in common otherwise. This article explains how Nelson Mandela used rugby and other sports to help unify the people of South Africa after years of racial segregation.
What Makes Risk Takers Tempt Fate?
Source: National Geographic
Research and varirous studies show that genes, psychology, and environmental factors all play a role in whether a person is a risk-taker.