Tag Archives: Sports
WTF Fun Fact 13409 – 3 Athletes vs. 100 Kids
The Marathon Boxing Fight of 1893: Bowen vs Burke
The record for the longest boxing match is held by Andy Bowen and Jack Burke, who battled it out on April 6, 1893. The grueling fight extended to 110 rounds and lasted for an exhausting 7 hours and 19 minutes, ultimately concluding when both boxers were incapable of leaving their corners. The aftermath left Burke… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13401 – European Sex Championship
WTF Fun Fact 13397 – The Longest Boxing Match
WTF Fun Fact 13380 – Extreme Ironing
Olympic Triumph to Survival: Rulon Gardner’s Lake Powell Ordeal
In 2007, three years after securing a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics, wrestler Rulon Gardner and two of his friends miraculously survived a plane crash in Lake Powell, Utah. After the accident, they swam for an hour through water at a chilly 44F (7C) to reach the shore. They endured the cold night without… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13368 – Horse Diving
WTF Fun Fact 13361 – Olympic Tug of War
Five Big Horse Races That Aren’t the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is undoubtedly the biggest horse race in the world. It has been run every single year since 1875 and entertains millions of fans – some of whom hardly take any notice of the sport for the rest of the year. This year will be no different and the fans will already be…… Read More »
13 Crazy Facts About Soccer That You Probably Didn’t Know
Soccer is the most popular sport globally, with more than 3.5 billion people watching or playing the game. Being such a popular sport, it’s not surprising that football also witnesses heavy betting, especially during events like the FIFA world cup or UEFA. Moreover, if you’re a sports bettor, you should explore college basketball picks, as…… Read More »