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The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Has Begun!

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Has Begun!

Posted by Editor on 03/08/2010

Iditarod, the world famous trail sled dog race, kicked off amidst much fanfare from downtown Anchorage, last Saturday. Now in its 38th year, the race attracted 71 teams comprising of a musher (sled dog team leader) and a crew of between 12-16 dogs.

Skyaking - The New Extreme Sport?

Skyaking - The New Extreme Sport?

Posted by Editor on 03/04/2010

We have all seen kayakers do crazy things while firmly grounded on water, but paddling 13,000 feet in the skies? That is definitely something new! Welcome to a new extreme sport, called Skyaking!

Video Of The Week - The Amazing J. R. Celski

Video Of The Week - The Amazing J. R. Celski

Posted by Editor on 03/01/2010

19-year old speed skater, J.R. Celski's road to the 2010 Winter Olympics was not easy. In September, whilst competing in 500m Olympic trials, the young speed skater lost control, crashing against the protective barrier so hard, that his right blade dug deep into his left thigh, creating a gash that required 60 stitches to piece back together.

Bladerunner A.K.A. The Fastest Man With No Legs!

Bladerunner A.K.A. The Fastest Man With No Legs!

Posted by Editor on 02/24/2010

24-year old Oscar Pistorius is known by many names - some call him 'The fastest man on no legs', others, 'Blade Runner' - we just call him AMAZING!

Skicross Debuts At 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Skicross Debuts At 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Posted by Editor on 02/17/2010

First they brought over the Snowboard Half-Pipe, then came the Snowboard Cross and now it's Skicross -  the third sport to join the relatively staid Winter Olympics, from the exciting world of the Winter X-Games.

The 21st Winter Olympics Begins Amdist Much Pomp And a Little Sorrow

The 21st Winter Olympics Begins Amdist Much Pomp And a Little Sorrow

Posted by Editor on 02/13/2010

Vancouver had a hard act to follow after Beijing's spectacular 2008 opening ceremony which cost $100mm USD. However last night, the Canadian city showed the world that it can put up as good a show, even on the 'shoestring' budget of $40mm USD.

Don't Care For The Super Bowl? Then Tune In To The Puppy Bowl!

Don't Care For The Super Bowl? Then Tune In To The Puppy Bowl!

Posted by Editor on 02/07/2010

Super Bowl Sunday means different things to different people - While a few of us watch it for the love of the game, for a lot of us it is a chance to have a party, watch some fun entertainment and gorge on junk food!

Video Of The Week - Knowing Math May Make You A Better Athlete

Video Of The Week - Knowing Math May Make You A Better Athlete

Posted by Editor on 02/01/2010

If you believe that the only things that matter in sports is your knowledge of material sciences and physics, think again! The laws of mathematics play a significant role too!

Video Of The Week - The Science Behind Ariel Skiing

Video Of The Week - The Science Behind Ariel Skiing

Posted by Editor on 01/25/2010

As you probably know, behind every successful athlete is a successful technique, which more often than not, is based on commonly known scientific principals. As we count down to the 2010 Winter Olympics, we will examine some of the extreme winter sports and the simple scientific principals behind them.

Skydiver To Attempt Free Fall From The Edge Of Space

Skydiver To Attempt Free Fall From The Edge Of Space

Posted by Editor on 01/24/2010

Austrian born Felix Baumgartner is known for his dare devil antics. He was the first man to fly across the English Channel with a carbon wing, the first to jump of the Taipei 101, the world's tallest building prior to the Burj Khalifa, and may soon become the first man to exceed the speed of sound, by free falling from the edge of the Earth's stratosphere - a distance of over 120,000 ft!

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