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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Most NASCAR Teams use nitrogen in their tires instead of air.
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There is a growing sport in Berlin and London called Chess Boxing. Players alternate between a round of chess and a round of boxing until one is declared winner either by checkmate, KO, or technical stoppage.
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Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.
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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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The first baseball caps were made of straw.
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Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.
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Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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