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10 Amazing Sport Facts!

by Nyden Kovatchev on Jan 11, 2024

10 Amazing Sport Facts!
  1. Golf on the Moon: In 1971, astronaut Alan Shepard hit two golf balls on the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission. The reduced gravity allowed the balls to travel extraordinary distances.

  2. Longest Tennis Match: The longest tennis match in history took place at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played for 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days.

  3. Oldest Olympic Sport: Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world and has been part of the Olympic Games since the ancient Games in 708 B.C.

  4. Perfect 10 in Gymnastics: Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci became the first gymnast in Olympic history to score a perfect 10.0 at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The scoreboard was not even programmed to display a 10.

  5. Michael Phelps' Medal Count: Swimmer Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won in a single event. He won eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

  6. Only Unanimous MVP in NBA: Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors became the first player in NBA history to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award unanimously in 2016.

  7. Cricketer's Rare Feat: Sir Don Bradman, the legendary Australian cricketer, has a Test batting average of 99.94, which is considered one of the greatest statistical achievements in any major sport.

  8. Fastest Hat-trick in Soccer: In 1952, Tommy Ross scored the fastest hat-trick in soccer history, taking just 90 seconds to score three goals.

  9. First Woman to Run Boston Marathon: In 1966, Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, even though women were officially barred from the race until 1972.

  10. Most Goals in a Calendar Year: Lionel Messi set a record in 2012 for the most goals in a calendar year, scoring 91 goals in all competitions for Barcelona and the Argentina national team.

These facts showcase the diversity, history, and incredible achievements in various sports around the world.

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