Being a mom is a full-time job, so working moms know that striking the perfect balance between their professional lives and their children is close to impossible. This is especially true for female athletes who are constantly pushing themselves physically and mentally and still … [Read more...] about Olympian Allyson Felix is sponsoring childcare for other athletes
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Laurel Hubbard slated to be first trans athlete to compete at the Olympics
In a historic moment for international sports, weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first trans athlete to compete at the Olympics after being selected by New Zealand for the women's event at the Tokyo Games. Hubbard is set to compete in the super-heavyweight 87+kg … [Read more...] about Laurel Hubbard slated to be first trans athlete to compete at the Olympics
Japan’s new bullet train will keep running even during a natural disaster
Japan has long been ahead of the game when it comes to trains. The country’s bullet trains not only hit speeds of over 200MPH with ease, but they’re also notoriously punctual. Its latest train model, however, is taking Japanese transportation to new heights. The new train is … [Read more...] about Japan’s new bullet train will keep running even during a natural disaster
When gyms closed, this olympic bobsled team got creative with their training
The Jamaican bobsleigh team is used to training without snow, but COVID-19 has added another complication to their training schedule: no gyms. Team members and winter 2022 Olympic hopefuls Shanwayne Stephens and Nimroy Turgott were inspired by the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics … [Read more...] about When gyms closed, this olympic bobsled team got creative with their training
Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will sleep on beds made from recycled cardboard
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo represent the first edition of the games where a real effort is being made to reduce the environmental toll of hosting such a big event. For instance, all the winners’ medals are being made from metal extracted from recycled consumer electronics, … [Read more...] about Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will sleep on beds made from recycled cardboard