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The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham: A Test of Horse and Rider

The Sporting

The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham Racecourse: Everything You Need to Know Cheltenham Racecourse has been testing the greatest horses and riders for over a century - but just what makes this racecourse so demanding? His legacy is so enduring that the Arkle Challenge Trophy is named in his honour, commemorating a true titan of jump racing.

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The World's Toughest Sports

The Sporting

The World’s Top 6 Toughest Sports Some sports are just tougher than others. But what makes one sport more challenging than another? And what is the appeal of these intense sports? Read on to find out about the toughest sports in the world! Well, the thing is, boxing is not just about brute force and aggression.

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Football and Fashion: Nike, Football And Their Enduring Relationship

The Sporting

Nike and Football: A Match Made in Heaven Nike started as track and field specialists, but have created a sporting manufacturing legacy in football and sport across the world. The Original Blue Ribbon Sports Running Shoe Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports, Knight and Bowerman worked with a Japanese shoe company, Onitsuka Tiger.

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The Greatest Arm Wrestlers of All-Time

The Sporting

As a matter of fact, the sport was depicted in cave drawings in France that date back over 15,000 years. In the US specifically, the sport was popularised during the 20th century, with the first official World Arm Wrestling Championship held in 1962 in Petaluma, California. This helped to increase the popularity of arm wrestling.

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Saying Goodbye to My #1 Fan

Changing the Game Project

She was like a grandparent, always proud of me no matter what happened on the field, and never living vicariously through my achievements or failures. ” She always made sure that sport never defined who I was, yet always allowed it to be something I did. Let’s go get ice cream!” Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease.

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Horse Racing Quotes: The Ultimate Collection of Over 100 Quotes about The Sport of Kings

The Sporting

109 Horse Racing Quotes: Quotes about Horse Racing From Around the World Horse Racing, otherwise known as the ‘Sport of Kings’ has been entertaining people for centuries, and still does to this day. From Epsom to Melbourne, Horse Racing is one of the world’s most popular sports. He knows how tough this sport can be.

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Women and Men of Iron: The 10 Greatest Triathletes of All-Time

The Sporting

Endurance, Strength + Perseverance: The Best Ever Triathletes Who’s the best combined swimmer, runner and cyclist of all-time? Read on to find out about the male and female triathletes to top The Sporting Blog’s list! This time includes each sport in the race, as well as the time it takes to transition between them.

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