100 Year Old Marathon Runner?
A few weeks ago 100 year old Fauja Singh finished the waterfront marathon in Toronto in 8 hours and 11 minutes, possibly becoming the oldest person ever to finish a race of that distance.
However, as no birth certificate exists there is some doubt to Singh’s real age. Supposedly born in India in April, 1911, Singh didn’t take up running until the age of 89 and competes in various events.
Guinness World Records is holding out until more proof of his age can be found, but regardless, the man nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado” should be commended for completing a race most 40 year olds couldn’t finish!
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Weird Sports: Chess Boxing
We’ve all heard of sporting events being described as a chess match, with the competitors strategizing and managing the game down to every minute detail, but this takes the analogy to a whole new level. Sports fans, we give you chess boxing.
Far from a backyard phenomenon, chess boxing has existed on a professional level for nearly a decade. Originating in Europe, this test of both mind and body has spread to include clubs all over the world. Frankly we can’t think of a smarter way to get a concussion…
So, how does it work? Well, according to the World Chess Boxing Organization (WCBO), the sport’s sanctioning body, competitors face off against each other in six four-minute chess rounds, with five three-minute boxing rounds in between. You can win with a checkmate in the chess portion, or with a K.O. in the boxing portion. Matches last 24 minutes total, and competitors are given one minute between rounds to change their gear (we’re guessing that playing chess in boxing gloves probably wouldn’t work too well).
To date, the WCBO has crowned eight world champions in three different weight classes, with another world championship set to be held in Berlin on June 24th. The sport seems to be gaining popularity, and serves as a humble reminder to never make fun of the chess team.
Crazy Fans Take Sports to a New Level
Sports entertain people across the globe, but one thing that’s almost just as entertaining is the fans! While most fans have probably just had too much to drink, some have been planning their craziest-fan-ever debut for years. My only question is: Why is nudity usually on the agenda? I guess it doesn’t matter as long as it’s entertaining!
Learn New Tricks
Tricks like these take seconds to do, but often years to learn. And each pro finishes them with such ease that it’s close to impossible to see how they accomplish them. However, if you study these photos hard enough, there’s a chance you could learn a thing or two.
