US women dominated medal count at Tokyo Olympics in ways they’ve never done before
Source: USA Today
Learn about women’s outstanding achievements in Olympic games past and present.
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Olympic Organizers Say They’re Ready for COVID-19 Risks, but Japan’s Doctors Are Wary
Source: NPR
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
Source: Explore-Share
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
Source: Outside Online
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
Source: Marie Claire
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
Source: Deadspin
Standing up for justice isn’t just good for equality; it’s also good for business.
Mount Everest: South Route
Source: Mammut
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
Source: National Geographic
Explore some of National Geographic’s highlighted adventure photos.
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.
Why I’m rowing across the Pacific
Source: TED
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.