There is a sport called Banzai Skydiving. You throw the parachute out of the airplane first and then jump after it.
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People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport.
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Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
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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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In 1998, Serena and Venus Williams said they could beat any man ranked 200 or worse in a game of tennis. Karsten Braasch, ranked 203, accepted the challenge and easily beat them, 6-1, 6-2.
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A 'face-off' in hockey was originally called a 'puck-off'.
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Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.
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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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