On January 6, 1994, the world of figure skating was thrown into chaos when Olympic hopeful Nancy Kerrigan was brutally attacked after a practice session at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The assault, which left Kerrigan injured and in tears, was later discovered…
Read MoreOn August 14, 1920, the world saw the unveiling of a symbol that would become synonymous with global unity and peaceful competition: the Olympic flag. Introduced during the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, the flag was more than just a new emblem for the…
Read MoreJesse Owens’ performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics stands as one of the most compelling chapters in sports history. In the midst of a politically charged atmosphere, with the world watching, Owens delivered a series of performances that shattered not only records but also…
Read MoreOn July 18, 1976, at only 14 years old, Nadia Comăneci did something no other gymnast had ever done before: she scored a perfect 10. “The incredible milestone happened at the 1976 Montréal games, and it was really just the start of an illustrious…
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