Having set five U.S. pole vaulting records by 2007, sportswoman Allison Stokke was eager to score another win. Minutes before the competition, as the young pole vaulter readies herself, a photographer snaps at her direction. A few weeks later, the athlete’s life completely turned upside down, all due to one picture. Social Sport Before pursuing …
Thanks to their athletic successes, many female athletes have gained strong fan bases that have allowed them to appear on the covers of big publications, like Sports Illustrated, Vogue, and even Glamour. But, it wasn’t just looks that got them there. Our first athlete has spent a lot of time on the Indy 500 race …
According to CNBC, during the 2018 Winter Olympics, United States Olympians earned $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for a silver medal, and $15,000 for a bronze medal. But, how do Olympians earn money while they train? Through endorsement deals that pay more than most of us make in a lifetime. Curious about which mega-brands …
The Women’s U.S. Gymnastics team has high expectations of themselves and from us. Let’s be honest, if they aren’t on the Gold podium, it is going to feel like a disappointment. With the Tokyo Olympic gymnastics competition right around the corner, the pressure is heating up. But, how did the U.S. women’s gymnastics team get …
How else are you going to stand out in a crowd and be the real star of game day? All you need is some cardboard, a marker, a sense of humor, and a pair of . . .guts. Here are some hilarious game day signs we wish we thought of first! Double Team Nice double …
Serena Jameka Williams is a tennis legend. Born on September 26, 1981, she has five full brothers and sisters and seven half-siblings. But besides the basics, there are many fascinating things about this athlete that many of her fans don’t know. Read on to discover 18 facts about Serena Williams that you probably didn’t know. …