Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1952 — Five American boxers win gold medals at the Olympics, marking the first time the U.S. wins the unofficial team title. 2009 — Catriona Matthew wins the Women’s British Open for her first major title, beating Karrie Webb …
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be taking place from July 26 to August 11 in France, with Paris as the main host city along with 16 other cities. USAIN BOLT “If you’re the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again”Usain Bolt Usain Bolt poses with his gold medals after winning the men’s 4 …
One of the most consequential Olympic medals ever awarded is on the auction block — the silver medal captured in 1936 by Germany’s Luz Long, the long jumper who walked arm in arm through the stadium with Jesse Owens to celebrate their triumphs while Adolf Hitler watched from the stands. The auction house selling the medal has labeled Long’s collection …
What if Jesse Owens had followed the advice given him by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and refused to compete at the 1936 Olympic Games? Raheem Sterling wants to beat racist fans rather than shame them by walking off the pitch He plays for Manchester City, one of the strongest club teams in the world, and …
