athletics

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Ms.Chelle @Chellezhere (6421) • United States 2 Jul

Mom was a gym teacher in my home state of Pennsylvania. Dad's Aunt Grace (1920–1934) was an athlete who hid her pains to play basketball. Her appendix burst. She was only fourteen. My great-grandparents found Aspirin hidden in her...

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Who's Watching the Superbowl?

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 12 Feb 23

I, certainly, am not watching the Superbowl. First of all, I am not a sports fan. Secondly, I think athletes and celebrities are overrated. Lastly, with all the demonic overtones of entertainment today (sports, movies, and music),...

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which sports games do you like to participate?

Eric Tsuma @erictsuma (9725) • Mombasa, Kenya 7 Jun 20

As for me I like to participate in soccer and running. Since I was a small boy me and my cousins we used to play soccer and we had a small team and we played in leagues. Which sports do you like to participate?

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Proud Mom Moment

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 20 Aug 18

My 22 year old daughter has been playing soccer since she was 8 years old. She started in indoor house league where she won a couple of championships. But that was kid stuff. She has grown as a player. She has had her struggles...

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The Warrior Games

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43618) • Denver, Colorado 31 May 18

The Warrior Games start tomorrow! The Warrior Games are a big deal here in Colorado Springs. Let me explain. The Warrior Games is an athletic event started by the Department of Defense in 2010, and held annually here at the Air...

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LONDON HERE I COME.

Kandase @Kandae11 (57231) 5 Aug 17

Not physically -- but for the next 11 days my eyes will be glued to my television set for at least four hours every day watching my favorite sport - athletics. What international event - sporting or otherwise do you look...

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I'm Just Gonna Leave This Right Here.

Donald Pennington @Iquestionitall (229) • United States 18 Jun 17

A friend of mine makes memes for public distribution and he put this up on Fakebook for all the world to see. Now, I know this might offend anyone who uses terms like "cis-gendered," as if recognizing whether you're male or...

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*Monday and running race ...*

Life_is_Fun @smileyhema (4463) • United States 6 Feb 17

Hey'lo! How are you people doing today? I'm getting better with tiredness.. How's beginning of the week treating you? I wish you take it casually today specially people who work. Most of the time, you know what, I will chase...

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Do you watch sports?

Miia @GegeTheMechanic (1060) • Finland 1 Feb 17

I like to know do you watch any sports? I like almost all kind but mostly motor sports, football and snooker. Also I like to watch winter sports and track and field. Icehockey is really famous in Finland but I never like to watch...

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History in the making

Inlemay @Inlemay (17712) • South Africa 15 Aug 16

Rio de Jenerio Olympic games has not been the easiest for our swimmers they seemed to be stuck in a Silver Stream but last night one of our great runners Wade van Niekerk made history when he took to the Athletic track and Broke...

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Olympics: Favorite Olympic Sport?

Sarah @essennyo (156) • Abingdon, Illinois 9 Aug 16

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I'm a Frustrated Athlete

Angela Bautista @anjalmonte (106) • Quezon, Philippines 15 Jun 16

Standing five feet six inches in height, I'm taller than the average Filipina so I should have been top pick when it comes to forming volleyball and basketball teams. But unfortunately, my limbs have a mind of their own so they...

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Do You Have A Favorite Olympic Moment?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 12 Aug 12

Besides the medal-worthy performances (though you can mention them if you want) what were some of your favorite Olympic moments. The opening ceremonies also not included. For me, I love hearing about athletes' personal journeys to...

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Not One World Record But TWO!

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 8 Sep 11

I'm talking about the Brit, Jonathan Edwards, the greatest Triple Jumper ever. Apparently, his world record equates to over 60ft. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DIN4Q5yT9M Wow! Obviously, he's too old to...

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Do exercise make you look attractive?

aviambitious @aviambitious (342) • India 25 Aug 11

I've seen many athletes, sports persons who look attractive. They have a very good body shape and good posture. So, is this because of their regular exercise? if so, then how much exercise should be done regularly to make you look...

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Summer Olympics 2012

caterinasmile8 @caterinasmile8 (153) 29 Jun 11

Everyone has been raving about 2012 since the start of 2011 due to the Olymics set to be held in Britain next year. I am not convinced this will up our chances of success but time will tell. There are plenty of other countries...

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Swimwear

homiejoe2 @homiejoe2 (57) • United States 15 Feb 11

Okay so basically i have a Speedo LZR from 2010 FINA approved suit and now i have a Finis 2010 i think but its also a Fina approved, its the Finis Hydrospeed Velo suit. Which one should i wear? i'm leaning towards the speedo suit...

Sports Heroes

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 31 Jan 11

I am a Green Bay Packer fan, but that said I am also one who likes to read about the good things done by the "Super Stars" and other professional athletes. It seems that all we read about is the trouble or disgusting things these...

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Should we give up on Basketball?

shattered @shattered (1728) • Philippines 6 Dec 10

Lets face it, we are not as tall as we like to be. As a nation we have very few agile big men. In fact we rely on fil-somethings to fill in our National Team roster for basketball. The recent victory of the Phil. Soccer Team...

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What to do with these two Athletics tickets?

youless @youless (114117) • Guangzhou, China 17 Nov 10

Since the Asian Games is held in my city now, our government gave each family two tickets. We got two Athletics tickets dated on Nov.23 at 5pm. However, I don't know how to deal with these two tickets. My parents seem not to be...

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