Interesting Sport Related Facts

[Ironbuilt]

Athletic supporters were introduced in 1874 to provide bicycle riders relief on cobblestone roads.


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[Enigmatic707]

People had been chasing the sub 4 minute mile for decades... It was thought to be impossible for some one to run it in under 4:00 minutes.

In 1954 Roger Banister ran it in 3:59... Within one year 24 others had broken that same barrier.

This historical event has since been the hallmark demonstration for those who are propounding the concept of collective consciousness. It's believed that the thought alone that it was impossible at one time stood as the biggest obstacle to its achievement. Once the news broke and others became aware it was doable- others literally started to break the record with ease.

 

[jacked391]

Funny how shit works like that. Once thought impossible start fallin like dominos.

 

[Jig]

In 1905, 18 men died from injuries sustained on the football field. President Theodore Roosevelt stepped in and instituted safety measures to make the game safer.

 

[Enigmatic707]

In BJJ the very common shoulder lock called the Kimura is named after the man who practically tore off the arm of the father of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Helio Gracie) during a 30 min fight.

 

[Sully]

At the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900, Live Pigeon Shooting was an actual event.