Boxer Wladimir Klitshko auctioned his Olympic gold medal to raise money for underprivileged Ukrainian children. He raised $1,000,000. The buyer immediately returned the medal to Wladimir as he wanted it to remain in the Klitschko family.
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In 2011, two men paraglided from the summit of Mt. Everest, arriving at a village in 42 minutes and avoiding the dangerous conventional 3 day descent.
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No high jumper has ever been able to stay off the ground for more than one second.
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The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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Three consective strikes in bowling is called a turkey.
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Pittsburgh is the only city where all major sports teams have the same colors: Black and gold.
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