A 14-year-old diver from Arizona is proving that “anyone can do anything” with his amazing diving skills. In a now-viral TikTok, Zeke Sanchez is seen standing on a diving board under the sun, throwing his arms up before arching into the air to perform a magnificent backwards somersault. The move is followed by a neat …
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Olympic Gold medalist Suni Lee made history last month after performing a jaw-dropping bar routine that had never been done before in college gymnastics: The Nabieva. The iconic move is named after the Russian gymnast Tatiana Nabieva, who first performed it in 2010 when it was entered into the Code of Points. It’s a world-class …
Erin Jackson, the world’s top-ranked speed skater in the women’s 500-meter, is competing in the Beijing Olympics despite placing one spot shy of qualifying. And it’s all thanks to a teammate and longtime friend who gave up her own spot for her. Fellow American speed skater Brittany Bowe, 33, decided to relinquish her spot after …
This Spanish runner proved that sometimes, winning isn’t always the goal in sports. During the Burlada Cross Country Race in Navarra, Spain, in December 2012, Ivan Fernandez Anaya could have reached the finish line first, but he chose not to. Instead, he purposefully slowed down to tell his opponent—Kenyan Abel Kiprop Mutai, who had been …
Sports don’t always have to be cutthroat. That’s the message high jumpers Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy hoped to send when they decided to share the gold medal in the men’s high jump final at the Tokyo Olympics. When Mutaz, 30, and Gianmarco, 29, both failed to clear the last height, …
It’s hard to say goodbye to something you love, but for 46-year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, she knew it was time. Chusovitina, who represented Uzbekistan in the Tokyo Olympics, received a standing ovation after competing in her eighth Olympic Games. Chuso, as she is fondly called by the gymnastics community, is a respected figure in the …
Hidilyn Diaz brings pride and glory to the Philippines after winning the country’s first gold medal at any Olympics. With her impressive final 127kg lift, 30-year-old Diaz defeated China’s world record holder Liao Qiuyun in the women’s 55kg class. With that, she gave the Philippines its first gold after 97 years of Olympic competition. Following …
When the massive Creek Fire hit the Sierra National Forest in California, Reese Osterberg’s Fresno county home was burned to the ground. Thankfully, her family—along with their livestock—have evacuated to safety before the blazes encroached upon their residence last month. The 9-year-old girl is devastated by the loss of their home, but her grief multiplied …
In this captivating inspirational weight loss story, we will learn the power of perseverance and a strong mindset. Now let’s be inspired! After doctors told him that he had only two years to live, this man set out on a serious weight loss plan to extend his life. At age 38 and weighing 651 lbs …
We all know Dirk Nowitzki – the legendary NBA star who played for just one team – the Dallas Mavericks – for an incredible 21 years. On April 9, after scoring 30 points in a match against the Phoenix Suns, Nowitzki confirmed the news that fans have long been suspecting – he was officially retiring. …
There are two types of performances: one that is unremarkable and easily forgotten, and one that astonishes and makes an impression on its audience, leaving them wanting to see more. Certainly, it would be the latter once you’ve watched the Emerald Belles’ high kick routine that they performed during the Showmakers of America Dance Competition. …
Sports is more than a game of strength, agility, and endurance. True sports have the power to connect and unite people as they cheer their hearts out for the team they are supporting. Hence, it is only safe to say that Nelson Mandela was right when he said that sports have the power to change …