Mountain Biking in the North Pole
Source: Great Big Story
Watch mountain biking taken where you might never have imagined it could go!
Sports
New U.S. Soccer President Disavows Legal Strategy vs. USWNT
Source: Sports Illustrated
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
Source: Vox
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.
Beyond the X — Rez Ball
Source: MaxPreps
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
Source: Outside
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)
Source: Lonely Planet
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
Source: Great Big Story
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
Source: Outside Magazine
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
Source: Forbes
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
Source: The Washington Post
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.