This day in history we feature Ashton Eaton. Ashton breaks the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials on this day in 2012. Trivia – Ashton Eaton Ashton James Eaton is a retired American decathlete and two-time Olympic champion, who holds the world record in the indoor heptathlon event. Eaton was born in […]
This day in history we feature Madison Kocian. An American artistic gymnast was born on this day in 1997. Trivia – Madison Kocian Madison Taylor Kocian is one of four 2015 world champions and the 2016 Olympic silver medalist. She was part of the gold medal-winning team dubbed the “Final Five” at the 2016 Summer […]
This day in history we feature Marcelo. A Brazilian professional footballer for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team was born on this day in 1988. Trivia – Marcelo Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior known as Marcelo, who plays as a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Fluminense. Known for his offensive […]
This day in history we feature Mikaela Shiffrin. An American alpine skier who has the most World Cup wins of any alpine skier in history was born on this day in 1995. Trivia – Mikaela Shiffrin Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. She is a five-time Overall World Cup champion, a four-time […]
This day in history we feature Michael Phelps. He breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics on this day in 2012. Trivia – Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps II is an American former competitive swimmer. He is the most successful and most decorated Olympian of […]
For several, a dog is a man’s best friend. But for some, they’re integral to a competitive sport; welcome to the world of sledge dog racing. In the year 1932, it began as a demonstration sport at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, almost 90 years later, the sport is quite alive and barking as […]
