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In a big wipeout, surfers can be pushed 20 to 50 feet below the surface.
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In a big wipeout, surfers can be pushed 20 to 50 feet below the surface.
The first Wimbledon tournament in 1877 wasn’t for tennis. It was played as a fundraiser for croquet.
In race-walking, you’re supposed to keep one foot on the ground at all times.
The team with the most retired jersey numbers in the NFL is the Chicago Bears with 13.
On March 19th, 1969, a coin flip took place to decide which team would select first in the NBA Draft.
Mobile throwing is a sport that started in Finland in 2000. Participants throw mobile phones and are judged by method & distance.
The Olympic rings signify the world's 5 major regions; Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Professional wrestling is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the United States and across the world today.
Did you know that a person who practices parkour is called a "traceur"?
Professional swimmer Tom Daley won the FINA World Championships when he was just age 15.
The longest game of snooker ever played lasted 93 minutes and 12 seconds, during the 2008 China Open.
Did you know that Wayne Rooney built his career and success without getting any GCSE's?