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Should We All Be Doing More Medicine Ball Slams?
Medicine ball slams may seem daunting. But once you get the hang of the exercise, it might become your new…
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How Tyra “Hurricane” Black Became One of Pro Pickleball’s First Black Players
There are moments that change our lives forever, and for professional pickleball star Tyra “Hurricane” Black, that turning point came…
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What Are the Rules of Sitting Volleyball?
Volleyball is one of the most eagerly anticipated events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, so it’s a good time…
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WNBA Star A’ja Wilson Has One Goal: “Be Better”
A’ja Wilson is on fire right now. To summarize the Las Vegas Aces center’s year: She’s averaging a stunning 27.2…
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Why Do Water Polo Players Wear Those Hats During Matches?
As anyone who’s watched a swim meet knows, swimmers wear caps in the pool. These protect the hair from chlorine,…
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Do Water Polo Players Ever Touch the Bottom of the Pool?
Water polo is just one of several water-based sports featured at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The soccer-esque sport requires athletes…
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Why Do Olympic Divers Shower After Every Dive?
As much as everyone loves watching Olympic diving, some may never understand why athletes scurry off to the showers and…
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How Wide Is the Balance Beam at the Olympics? Here’s the Rundown
If Olympic-level gymnastics wasn’t impressive enough already, wait until you learn how narrow the balance beam really is. When you…
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Why Do Divers Need Wrist Guards?
If you already thought diving was super impressive, learning the reason that Olympic divers wear wrist guards might make you…
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Olympic Diving Is Even More Impressive When You Learn How Deep the Pool Is
As a former competitive swimmer, I live for the Summer Olympics. While I could probably recite the medal counts of…
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