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White House visits by championship teams - When the winner of a major sports championship (e.g. World Series, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup) visits the White House and meets the President.
Games of the Future - A multisport event thay will have over 50 countries participating and Millions fo USD in prize money.
Doping in Brazil and Drugs in sport in Brazil (one is on abuse not only in professional sports, the other also on legitimate use exclusively in sports)-sourced [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14],[15], [16]. This is encyclopaedic because in Brazil doping is not only a widespread phenomenon for top professional athletes like in Doping in the United States, Russia, and China but has been widely reported to be a general society phenomenon that, for example, involves non-sports celebrities like singers.
Bodie Turner — Prominent American youth archer. Won the men's open pro compound division at The Vegas Shoot in 2022 two days after turning 15.
UKSAA – United Kingdom Student Archery Association
World Crossbow Shooting Association (WCSA) - One of the two major crossbow federations. World Championship disciplines: Target, Target match play, Forest, Forest match play, 3D, Bench & prone target and Indoor target. [18]
Girls Athletic Association - Sourced [21] (University of Michigan School of Education. The University of Michigan School of Education Bulletin, Volumes 7-8. UM Libraries, 1936.) and [22] (Steiner, Andy. Girl Power on the Playing Field: A Book about Girls, Their Goals, and Their Struggles. Lerner Publications, 2000.). This is encyclopaedic because the Girls Athletic Association (GAA) is worthy of notice (passes notability test) since it was formed to meet a need for team sports for female athletes and for providing opportunities not allowed or limited prior to recognition by Title IX. [23] (American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Division for Girls and Women's Sports. Girls athletic association manual. 1966.), [24], [25], [26].
Carlie Weiser -sources [27] and [28] and [29]. She holds the national record for Shot Put and is a six time gold medalist - a perfect high school record. Heading to Texas A&M after high school.
Marko Miinala – Finnish professional bandy player, world champion 2004.
Almaz Mirgazov – Russian professional bandy player, world champion 2016.
Mika Mutikainen – Finnish professional bandy player, world champion 2004.
Samuli Niskanen – Finnish professional bandy player, world champion 2004.
Timo Oksanen – Finnish professional bandy player, world champion 2004.
Sam Peebles - sources [30], [31], and [32] . This is encyclopaedic because Sam Peebles is emerging as a top contributor for MLB. He has already created the Braves Dugout podcast that has ranked as the #1 sports podcast on Goodpods, as well as a finalist for the Best of Bay award. He also has had hundreds of thousands of reads on his writing for SportsTalkATL and Tomahawk Take in just his first half year contributing for them. He is also a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA), and makes regular appearances on ESPN Northwest Florida.
Mikhail Prokopyev – Russian professional bandy player, world champion 2016.
Denis Rysev – Russian professional bandy player, world champion 2016.
Brett Schneggenburger - Brett Schneggenburger is 24 years old born on May 15, 1994. Brett won the 2016 NPC Collegiate Physique Bodybuilding National Championships after winning the 2015 NPC Natural Pennsylvania Championships in Physique Bodybuilding. Brett is a 5-year United States Air Force veteran who served most of his time overseas/deployed. Brett also became an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in November of 2017 after publishing 10 TIPS FOR INSTAGRAM SUCCESS. Him and his girlfriend Ashleigh Correll have been skyrocketing on the social media platform, Instagram, over the last three years both equaling more than 300,000 followers. Brett is a soon to be graduate from Point Park University with a B.S in Mechanical Engineering, with minors in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Brett was also accepted to LECOM medical school in 2015 where he plans to pursue graduate school. Brett is also the co-owner/CEO of Justpeachi, a health and fitness business that sells women's apparel and training. Very recently, Brett was also cast in multiple full length feature films that he will partake in before he starts medical school in July of 2019. Fitness[34][35][36][37][38][39]
Michaela Kiersch – Chicago Native, American Rock Climber known for her difficult outdoor ascents and first female ascentS, including the Golden Ticket 5.14c and Necessary Evil 5.14c. Michaela has bouldered up to V13 with her ascent of Crown of Aragorn. Michaela has also been a member of the US Team in all three climbing disciplines, lead, speed, and bouldering. She was the 2016 champion of the deep water solo competition Psicobloc and an American Ninja Warrior contestant on Season 8. [43], [44], [45], [46], [47]
Glenda Huxter British climber, ff-onsight of the E7 grade
Sven DeRoch – Detroit Native, International Mountain Climber and Trekker. Is 1 in 8 people to complete the famous Hayduke trail, Is the Founder and Leader of the International trekking Group Intensity Trekker. Is attempting to be the first person to lead an expedition threw the whole 4500 km of the Great Himalayan Trail.Also on a record breaking Triple crown hiking trip in the States. www.intensitytrekker.com, Seattle Backpackers MagazineWundersocksFacebook page
Guido Rey – an Italian mountaineer and author, need an English page.
Cambridge University Mountaineering Club One of the oldest university mountaineering clubs in the UK with some famous alumni, e.g. Al Rowse, and claiming to have some association with George Mallory.
Ricky Munday-sourced [48] and [49]. A Chartered Accountant and Polar Ambassador, Ricky Munday reached the summit of Everest on 18th May 2018, at the second attempt. Over the last decade, he has completed eighteen expeditions in his attempt to become the second person, and first Brit, to climb the three highest peaks on every continent - the Triple 7 Summits. Since reaching the summit of Everest, Ricky has visited more than 65 schools to give inspirational talks to 14,000 young people to encourage them to raise their aspirations. In 2004, after being madde redundant, Ricky completed the 'toughest footrace on earth', the 150-mile Marathon des Sables. Between 1999 - 2008, he had a successful club rugby career with Glasgow Hawks RFC, winning three consecutive Premier 1 titles, and winning the Scottish Cup twice. In July 2018 he founded a social enterprise 'Inspire Alpine', with a social mission to help close the attainment gap faced by disadvantaged young people.
Andrew Khaw (Australian Rock Climber), born May 11th 2000, known as a rock climber influencer on instagram. He started rock climbing in 2017 and slowly grew a passion for climbing. Only recently since the opening of Climbfit Kirrawee, he has started change and improve. He then decided to start competing in rock climbing competitions. The first competition he entered was Tour De Corde, which is a regional social climbing competition, which he competed in the pumper category. ultimately winning. He then proceeded to compete in the NSW State Titles Bouldering competition. - Sourced http://www.sportclimbingnswact.com/results/
Felipe Proaño (Felipe Proano is one of Ecuador´s most accomplished rock climbers. He is also a guidebook author of the 2 books Rutas de Escalada en Ecuador Vol.1 and Vol.2. Known for his drive in exploration Felipe has climbed high and far across the Andes) [50][51], [1][2]
Jim Madsen (1947-1968) - [52], [53], [3] Rock climber killed in 1968 fall from El Capitan while attempting rescue of two other climbers
Iryna Galay born May 18, 1988 known as Ukrainian mountaineer, politician and businesswoman. She is the first Ukrainian woman who climbed Everest. [72], [73], [74]. She has page in Ukrainian Wikipedia [75]
Tom Livingstone A British climber and alpinist awarded the Piolet d'Or in 2019 for his ascent of Latok 1 (7145m) with Slovenians Ales Cesen and Luka Strazar. Has created the British and Irish 'Young Alpinist Group' - a programme to mentor young and talented alpinists who represent the next generations.
Cricket in Cote D'Ivore - Cricket in Cote D'Ivore is rapidly growing, and they already have 6 domestic sides, in which every single player is local Ivorian, plus a rapidly expanding grassroots structure. (See [78])
Thomas B. Harless- US Professional Billiards player in the 1960s and 70s. He was ranked 32nd in the United States before he placed himself in rehab for his cocaine addiction. He currently lives in Goochland, VA with his 17 children.
Barry M. Dubow - US open of pocket billiards, Billliards (Pool) Promoter and salesman
Aidan Oldenburg- USA Team Developmental Pool athlete, Men's Juniors Silver Medalist - sources [127] and [128].
Matthew Hunt (curler), 2023 Northern Ontario Men's Club Champion [129] and finished the 2024 Everest Canadian Curling Club Championship with 2-4 record [130], 2018 Newfoundland Labrador Men's Champion [131]. Originally from Massey Drive, NL but now living in Sault Ste Marie, ON. Graduated from Corner Brook Regional High School in 2009, before attending Memorial University of Newfoundland before graduating with a M.Sc. Physics in 2017.
Prairie State Cycling Series (10-day criterium race series in Chicagoland. Known as the Intelligentsia Cup through sponsorship naming rights.) [138] (Part of the 2022 USA Cycling National Criterium Series) [139]
Jack Haslam - Jack Haslam is a British Diver. He represented Great Britain internationally at events including the European Championships and represented Team England at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Nathan Meade (1966-1987) - [157], [158] Australian competitive diver killed in 1987 training accident
Max ("Mac") Garret, leading American fencing coach of the last half century, winner of numerous awards (e.g., Helms Hall of Fame for Fencing), and developer of a test of physical fitness: [162], [163]
Kurt Getz American fencer who attended Columbia University and is currently ranked 10th in the world.
Surrey Spartans Hockey Club Newly formed club resulting from the merger of the Surrey Old Boys Hockey Club and the University of Surrey Hockey Club. We currently field four men's teams and one ladies team that complete on Saturdays. Based in Guildford, with home ground at the brand new Surrey Sports Park at the University of Surrey. Club Website
Katie Powell – British junior olympic representative
John Veniard – One of the greatest flytiers of all time
M/S Flomann – On August the 28th 1986 the fishing trawler M/S Flomann from Hareide in Norway caught 2,471 tonnes of fish in a single throw of a purse seine-net. This many fish were not counted individually, but an estimate made at the time suggests there were more than 120 million fish in this single catch.
Dan Galusha – Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Legendary Communicator who has worked in the fishing media industry of print, TV, radio, video and seminars for over 40 years.
Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno - International PhD in Exercise & Sport Science, PE Teacher, Writer (3 books and more than 60 papers), Researcher, Sports Scientist, Multisport coach, lately focused in futsal. He has been working for several National Goberning Bodies such as British Cycling, England Basketball, Great Britain Basketball, England Hockey, England Beach Soccer and The Football Association. Since 2010 has been involved in futsal working for Manchester Futsal Club, Sheffield FC Futsal, The University of Salford Futsal Club, The International Futsal Academy (Loughborough United Futsal Club and Loughborough Futsal Club), the England Futsal National Teams (Seniors, U23s and U19s)and the World United Futsal Academy and La Famiglia Futsal Club in USA, as well as the PFL (Professional Futsal League. He has won several titles with his teams all these years at the same time he has been publishing books and scientist papers, delivering talks and helping to promote futsal. He is also a semipro runner that has been competing in First Division teams in Spain (La Rioja Atletismo and then Hinaco-Monzon) and England (Trafford A.C.) - [168][169][170][171][172][173][174][175][176][177][178][179][180][181]
Wyndham Rewards Top 10 as of 2019, annual season long PGA Tour contest for 10 million dollars for the winner of the regular season FedEx Cup point list. The winner gets 2 million dollars. [200]
Shoot (handball) - there is a wide variety of shots used in handball; Shot in Place, Leaning Back Shot , Vertical Jump Shot , Stride /Jump Shot, Shot While Falling (Forward Position, Backward Position), Situational Shots (in particular situations), Trick shots (zeppelin, eret)... just to name a few
Reading Lions Handball Club-sourced [203] and [204]. This is encyclopaedic because this team is playing in England South west league and qualify to championship south league in 2017. The team is competing in England handball professional level and playing league cup final in 2017.
Reading Lionesses Handball Club-sourced [205] and [206]. This is encyclopaedic because this team is playing in England South west league and won the leagu on 2016 and 2017. The team is competing in England handball professional level and won league cup final in 2017.
Bernstein sire of turf mare Tepin; won the Railway Stakes and the Concorde Stakes; trained in Ireland by Aidan O'Brien. Other progeny include Karakontie, winner of the Breeders' Cup Mile in 2014.
Mr. Whoudini – New Zealand Harness racing horse, something to represent NZ harness horses
Mumtaz Begum (horse) -sourced [211] , [212] and ISBN9780929346809, Designing Speed in the Racehorse, By Ken McLean. 43 references to Mumtaz Begum (horse) in this specific work. Also ISBN9781581501308 Bold Ruler Issue 24 of Thoroughbred legends Author Edward L. Bowen - 3 references in this work. Mumtaz Begum being the dam, is the link between Mumtaz Mahal and Nasrullah, the sire of Bold Ruler who in turn sired Secretariat.
Musket Man- Winner of the GIII Tampa Bay Derby, Winner of the GII Illinois Derby and Contender for the 135th Kentucky Derby
Negofol (horse) - lots of material[213][214][215], but I don't feel qualified to write a horse article. Sire of Hourless, the 1917 Belmont winner and other champions.
29 Cochise 2008 World Champion Bucking Bull in the CBR. 2008 Bull Of The Finals in the CBR World Finals. 2007 CBR World Finals Champion Bounty Bull. Bull Of The Finals of the 2007 National Finals Rodeo for the PRCA. Reserve Bull Of The Finals of the 2008 National Finals Rodeo for the PRCA. PBR short go bull. First bull in history to qualify for all 3 major bullriding World Finals in Las Vegas in the same year, including the PBR FINALS, CBR FINALS, NATIONAL FINALS RODEO. One of the most famous and feared bucking bulls in history by the cowboys. Owned and raised by Tut Henry of Gonzales, La. Sired by 497 Automatic and out of a dam sired by A6. 29 Cochise is a fast spinning, powerful 1500 lb horned bull white in color with painted spots of black, red, and brown. [227][228][229][230][231]
Rico Walcott - very accomplished at the age of 26 born in Barbados 1989 rides mostly in Edmonton Canada won the leading rider championship 2011,2012,2013,2014 also won the Canadian derby 2010,2013 & 2014 won the british Columbia derby 2013 & 2014
Dean Holland (jockey) - Famous jockey who sadly died a few days ago due to a race fall
Tomás O'Brien – Successful Irish showjumping trainer. Also has his own riding school in Galway. Trained his son David O'Brien and Codarco – winner of the "Mr Springfield" Four Year Old National Championships at the RDS.
Double Dan Horsemanship-sourced [245] and [246] and [247] . Dan James & Dan Steers are world-renowned horse trainers who specialize in liberty training. The duo makes up Double Dan Horsemanship with Dan James based in USA and Dan Steers based in Australia. They have performed at equine expos across the world, have a social media following of over 300,000 people and have had horses featured in photoshoots for Vogue, Versace, and the TV show Heartland.
Frozen Fenway – Annual outdoor Ice Hockey tournament held between 8 Eastern Massachusetts area Universities in Boston's historic Fenway Park; home of the Boston Red Sox.
Atlantic Division (NHL, 1993–2013)-I think it's necessary for us to split the current Atlantic Division article into articles for the pre-realignment one and the post-realignment because the two share no teams.
3HL TOUR (3 on 3 Professional Hockey League - The 3HL TOUR is the world’s first 3 on 3 Professional Hockey League showcasing Canada’s elite hockey talent through a series of 3 on 3 pro hockey tournaments (3HL TOUR Events) 3HL TOUR consist of 12 teams of aspiring and accomplished pro hockey players representing various cities competing in a series of 8 team single elimination bracket style tournaments for a share of a cash purse, individual player bonuses, and pride. Individual tournament results contribute to the overall season standings, culminating in the top teams competing for the 3HL Champions Cup at the end of the season. Combining the exciting open ice play of 3 on 3 hockey, with the intensity of an 8 team March Madness bracket-style single elimination mini-tournament, the 3HL TOUR will provide hockey fans with an action-packed, highly entertaining, exciting hockey event like no other. Providing Elite Canadian Hockey Players an Opportunity to Play Professional Hockey in Canada and to choose the 3HL TOUR over other professional hockey leagues including the ECHL / AHL and European Pro Leagues, along with providing a transition for many NHLers, as it provides financial incentives, a reduced physical grind, along with the allure of being close to home allowing them the option to pursue other aspects of their lives while continuing to play professional hockey.)([254][255][256][257][258][259][260][261][262][263][264][265][266][267])
Dinamo-Molodechno - Dinamo is the only team in the Belarusian Extraleague to not have a page created. They play out of the city of Maladzyechna. Their personal website is [270], while the league's website is [271].
Garrett Rank Yes, I know. A referee; probably shouldn't be on the list of requests. However, he's a golfer on the side, playing in amateur and mid-amateur tournaments during the offseason. Almost got to play in the 2013 Masters[36] and has played in the 2015 (I believe he missed the cut; if someone wants to correct me if I'm wrong, go ahead) and 2016 Canadian Open (made the cut). Also of note: He's a cancer survivor. I don't know if the backstory is suitable for a page creation.
Kyle Gustafson - Associate Head Coach of the WHL's Portland Winterhawks [292] and [293] and [294]. This is encyclopaedic because he is the Associate Coach of the WHL's Portland Winterhawks.
FISAC-IRSF – The International Rope Skipping Federation of the world [295]Archived 2020-07-21 at the Wayback Machine. FISAC-IRSF is held every two years (like the Olympics), and is held all around the world. This year 2014, it is being held in Hong Kong.
Harpal Singh Flora - Founder of World Interschool School Rope Skipping Organisation, former Vice President of Internationa Rope Skipping Federation and former President Asian Rope Skipping Federation, President of Indian Rope Skipping Federation.
USA Jump Rope – USAJR is an organization committed to the exchange and sharing of jump rope knowledge and experience. The organization offers a wide variety of information about jump rope to its members, coaches and physical educators through its books, video tapes, the Internet and other resources. USAJR also offers unique experiences and educational opportunities through its sanctioned jump rope workshops, camps, seminars and tournaments at the state, regional and national levels. [296]
WIRSO - World Interschool Rope Skipping Organisation – An organization dedicated to promote the sport in schools across the world and organise interschool championship, with its annual competition in different parts of the world. This year 2019, it is being held in Belgium, first was in 2015inDubai second was in Hungary and third was in Hong Kong]] in 2018. The competition is open to jumpers/skippers all over the world. [297]
World Jump Rope – An organization dedicated to unifying the world of jump rope, with its annual competition in Central Florida. The competition is open to jumpers/skippers all over the world. [298]
Flip Naumburg - Lacrosse coach, innovator. Won 4 national titles at Colorado State as head coach. Started the 'Rock-it Pocket' business that's still in business today, and helped found the Vail Lacrosse Shootout over 40 years ago. He helped originate the offset lacrosse head, a major technological change in lacrosse. https://laxallstars.com/flip-naumburg-rest-peace/
Dakentaijutsu - The multi-directional movements and solid body skills they develop in kosshijutsu and koppojutsu can tactically used in two ways: this is the first.
Jutaijutsu- The multi-directional movements and solid body skills they develop in kosshijutsu and koppojutsu can tactically used in two ways: this is the second.
Musado - German martial art, popular also in Czech army. An article is in simple:Musado
Nikidokai-sourced [International Karate & Kickboxing Hall of Fame member] and [331]. This is encyclopaedic because a new form of Martial Arts was created or invented by Hanshi Nico back in 1986. A form that is now considered Mix Martial Arts.
Liu He Xin Yi Quan On the Xing Yi Quan page it mentions the style of Liu He Xin Yi but there is no link to describe the style in depth, there are little mentions of it in the Xing Yi article under the sub titles "Ma Xin yi liu he" and "Dai xinyi liu he" but as its technically a separate art with its own in depth history, techniques and lineages, I feel it deserves its own page. Several sources can be read up on for the art and are as follows; ChinaFromInside, Monkey Steals Peach, Shifu Neil Ripski's short description of the art on Red Jade Martial Arts, and of course the xinyiliuhe facebook page contains pictures of documentation and old practitioners of which permission can be asked for to use for the article there. Xinyiliuhe Facebook page.
Mugendo, originators, pioneers and promotors were Japanesse Meji Suzuki, Irishman George Canning and Croat Petar Mijić [332][333][334]
Steve Zouski - heavyweight boxer, fought George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Marvis Frazier, Corrie Sanders, Tommy Morrison
Paulo Sergio Santos - 6th Degree blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd-degree blackbelt in Judo. 6-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world champion, 5-time national champion of Brazil, 5-time European champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. [335][336][337][338]
Robert Brutus Beal - Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee. Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee [339]
Nebi Vural (Turkish Aikido Master, Founder and technical director of Eurasia Aikido Organization) [340]
Márcio Alexandre Jr. - Brazilian professional MMA fighter with three UFC fights and an appearance on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender's Series. [341]
Christian Bajada and Roderick Bajada (Bajada Brothers) Jujutsu exponents (Jiushin Ryu) renowned for their exquisite throwing and combination techniques both with and without safety mats. They are decorated in Japan and world wide. [342][343][344][345]
Nenad Bakaj - Multiple Former Yugoslavia kickboxing (full-contact, semi-contact and light-contact) champion and WAKO European medalist. Lives in Australia.
Sinead Beasley - [346] and [347]. This is encyclopaedic because she is a world champion in kickboxing.
Behudin Bašović - 1988 WAKO European kickboxing champion (-67 kg, full contact). Killed in the beginning of the Bosnia War 14-may-1992. Recieved highest Bosnian war accolade „Zlatni ljiljan“ /"Golden lily". Bašović brothers (Behudin, Bido, Fahrudin, Džemko) all had careers in martial arts; Behudin and Bido have memorial tournament organized, named in their honor („Braća Bašović“ /"Bašović Brothers" since 1993.); first president of Full Contact Federation of BiH; He (posthumously in 1992), and his brother Bido (in 1993) were athletes of the year in BiH [348]; nicknamed Beli, had a son born after his death named Behaudin [349], Bido Bašović was runner up in light heavyweight category at kickboxing full contact world championship in Hungary [350]
Nermin Bašović - gold medal winner at World kickboxing championship 2003 in france (-81kg), athlete of the year in BiH in 2003 [351] won gold medal at world cup 2005 in budapest, won bronze medal in thai boxing in Morocco in 2006 [352]
Chris Clodfelter - Professional Muay Thai and Mixed Marital Arts fighter [353], United States Muay Thai Associations Lightweight Champion [354], The Ultimate Fighters Season 12 Alternate [355]. Professional Muay Thai Record 7-3-1/ Professional MMA Record 9-7 [356]. First Muay Thai fighter to compete professional at Madison Square Garden, NYC [357][358]
Chance Farrar - [359] and [360]. Chance Farrar was apart of the very first WEC featherweight title fight, and apart of the first main event of the very first ever Zuffa operated WEC card that took place at WEC 28 and eventually crowed MMA Legend Urijah Faber with his first major championship. Out of all of the entires on this list he is by far most notable for the above reasons.
Grandmaster Jung-Oh Hwang Silver gold medalist in Judo for Korea. Known philanthropist in Louisville, KY and many other states and countries. 9th degree black belt. Grandmaster of three Taekwondo schools in Louisville, KY, and even more in surrounding areas. [364][365]
Sonie Lasker - Is a multi-titled World Champion Mixed Martial Artist. She has been representing the U.S. Martial Arts Team since 2008 and has won over 22 Gold Medals. She also won a Bronze with WKA Kickboxing Team USA in 2010 at the World Championships in Scotland. - sonieshine.com[366][367][368]
Jun Lee (9th degree taekwondo grandmaster and founder of Black Belt World) ([369][370])
Leandro Lorenco - BJJ 1st degree black belt under Gold Team and Wand Fight Team BJJ Coach. USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Judo National Champion - [372]
Duško Malović - Former Yugoslavia super heavy weight kickboxing champion and world championships medalist. Killed in Belgrade, Serbia in 1994.
Krasimir Mladenov - Bulgarian professional MMA fighter, based in Las Vegas, currently signed to World Series of Fighting [373] and [374].
Erick Montano - Mexican professional MMA fighter with three fights in the UFC, a stint on The Ultimate Fighter TV show, and several other fights against other fighters from top organizations [375]
Elvis Mutapcic - American professional MMA fighter with three fights in the UFC [376]
Stanley Nandex - Professional kickboxer from Papua New Guinea known as Headunter. Multiple Kickboxing championships with a record of 48 fights, 41 victories with 30 victories coming by way of KO. Won seven world championships. [381][382]
Daniel Pope (karate) - [383][384] author of "The Adventures of Dayne Traveler", World Karate Master Instructor of the Daniel Pope Institute, World Karate Champion
Vitaliy Shemetov (Dear editors, please add an article about a notable MMA and K-1 fighter Vitaliy SHEMETOV. Own websites are here [385][386]
Mike Shipman British MMA fighter and current BAMMA Middleweight world champion with x2 fights in Bellator (third likely december 15th at bellator 190) [387] and [388].
Samir Usenagić - Multiple karate and kickboxing champion. Killed in Podgorica, Montenegro in 2001.
Dominic Waters American Professional MMA fighter with three fights in the UFC and an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter. [390]
Fernando Yamasaki (6th Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Brother of Mario Yamasaki [391]and co-owner/head instructor of the International Yamasaki Academy) - [392][393][394][395]
Caradh O’Donovan - [396] and [397] and [398]. This is encyclopaedic because she is a well known Irish kickboxer (WAKO) and karateka (WKF). She is a multiple kickboxing medallist at World and European level for twenty years and is now a broadcaster in radio. She is a founding member of Global Athlete.
Kiefer Crosbie - [399] and [400]. Kiefer Crosbie is an Irish professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter who fights in Bellator MMA. His career professional MMA record is (6-0).
World Summer Corporate Games and World Winter Corporate Games: It has many national games itself too.For example: Australian Corporate Games.Australian Corporate Games.Victorian Corporate Games.NSW Corporate Games.Queensland Corporate Games.Winter Australian Corporate Games.Mexico Corporate Games.UK Corporate Games.Bucharest Corporate Games.The Netherlands Corporate Games.....
Hub Netball Club established in 1979 is a South Australian netball club based in the south of Adelaide [411] playing in the Southern United Netball Association[412],[413].
Atlantic Tempest-sourced [417] and [418] and [419] and [420]. This is encyclopaedic because this team are rowing the Atlantic in 2015 and broadcasting their row live in a world first.
Flyweight Rowing – the weight class below lightweight, generally with a maximum of 145lbs in male categories.
Sean Gaffney (indoor rowing P3 British Champion & World Record holder) - Current Royal Navy Petty Officer who lost his lower left leg while training for the final Field gun competition. A double gold medalist at the 2016 Invictus Games, he currently holds nine out a possible 13 World Adaptive Indoor Rowing Records [421]. He also represented Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as a heavyweight Para Weightlifter [422]. – requested by Kerrymg on 4 December 2018
Adaptive sailing - described by US Sailing [423] as "Adaptive sailing refers to programs that provide unrestricted access to the water and experiential sailing for persons with disabilities."
DS37 – A one design match racer designed in Denmark and sailed in Denmark and Sweden. Used for the World Match Racing Tour at the Danish Open.
Deep Cycle Batteries – entry Deep cycle battery exists – can't really see why it needs to be a specific 'Sailing' entry anyway – no articles appear to link to Deep Cycle Batteries now that could not be redirected to the existing one.
Bradley Johnson (American sailor) earned a Bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympics as the first African-American in history to represent the United States in the sport of Sailing at the Paralympics or Olympics.
Whitstable Yacht Club A historic sailing club in the South East of England. Inaugurated in 1902, but with links back to the Whitstable Regatta in 1792, and the location of the introduction of the Flying Dutchman (dinghy) Olympic Trapeze dinghies, including their first ever World Championship in 1959 as the warm up event to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Diamond Valley Roller Derby Club - A mixed gender roller derby club based in Eltham, Victoria, Australia. The clubs team, Rough Cut Rollers, competed in the 2016 Great Southern Slam held from 11-13 July. The tournament had 45 teams again playing in two divisions, of which the Rough Cut Rollers took the Division 2 Grand final title. The final score was Devil State 66 vs. 234 Diamond Valley. (www.dvrdc.org.au) [428][429]
Avidan Brown - [431][432] Avidan Brown is an international and world competitor, competing for Azerbaijan with Anastasia Galyeta. Together they have competed all over the world and placed 31st at the 2016/17 World Championships. Australian Champion (Novice Men)
2014 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Scandal- On home soil Sotnikova handed over-inflated points and gold medal on platter, Kim robbed. 2002 Salt Lake Olympics scandal repeat. Over 1,000,000 sign "change.org" petition for ISU for open-investigation on corrupt judging. [435] and [436] and [437] and [438] and [439] and [440] and [441] and [442] and [443]
Rajkumar Tiwari- Tiwari made headlines when he won gold at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, in the singles competition. It was India’s first international gold in a sport few know about in the country. He also won a silver with Kirti Kalra in pairs.
Alpine Skiing Topolino Trophy - The Topolino event is worldwide the biggest and most competitive of all international FIS children´s competitions. Each country only sends their best to this event, most countries using their full quota of 10 athletes. Other competitions like "Pokal Loka" (Skofja Loka, SLO) or "Pinnochio sugli sci" (Abetone, ITA) have similar competitor fields, but often the "second best" start at these events. Events like Whistler Cup (Whistler, CAN) or Vratna Interkriterium (Vratna, SVK) have smaller competitor fields (as not all of the alpine nations are present) and the full quota is often not filled. Competing at Topolino is an experience, winning at Topolino puts them on the map and opens doors to contract offers of the leading ski brands. The list of Topolino winners reaches from ski racing heroes Alberto Tomba, Benjamin Raich, Janica Kostelic, all the way through to current champs Mikaela Shiffrin (USA, 2010), Anna Fenninger (AUT, 2004), Dominik Paris (ITA, 2004), Andrew Weibrecht (USA, 2001), Michaela Kirchgasser (AUT, 2000) or Lindsay Vonn (USA, 1999).
XC Skiing Topolino TrophyThe idea of creating a new Cross Country skiing promo event dates back in 1983...They wanted to develop the XC version of the notorious Trofeo Topolino Sci Alpino, namely the Alpine Skiing Topolino Trophy...was first run in 1984...https://www.skiritrophy.com/story-of-the-trophy/
Bob Muran – Internationally recognized ski coach. Personal ski instructor to many celebrities including Ted Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller Jr, Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Dina Merrill, Cliff Robertson, Ivan Lendl and many more.
Nicholas Schafer – 3rd in the 200 breaststroke at the 2012 Australian Championships. Gold medal winner at the Singapore Youth Olympics and 2012 Oceania Championships
Jan Silva used to be a young five-year-old tennis prodigy, [474] , (search on google: jan silva, jan kristian silva), currently 11 (as of June 22, 2013)
Djokovic-Wawrinka rivalry - a modern-day rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, 2 multiple Grand Slam champions that answer all 3 requirements at the page list of tennis rivalries. This is an active rivalry that includes 27 matches as of now, including 2 Grand Slam finals and at least 1 match in all 4 Grand Slam tournaments. By: Ryanco88
Requested on 30 July 2023.
Federer-Murray rivalry - a modern-day rivalry between Roger Federer and Andy Murray, 2 multiple Grand Slam champions and 2 former world no. 1 players. This rivalry includes 25 matches, including 3 Grand Slam finals in 3 different Grand Slam tournaments. Currently a redirect to the page Big Three. By: Ryanco88
Hal Croft – Coach of Reading Memorial High School Track Team, which held the record for the longest winning streak in North American sports at 30 years.[475]
Danie Malan, (born 1950) 1970s South Africa middle distance athlete,ranked world no. 2, 800 m 1971, World Record 1000 m 1973, defeated 1976 Olympic 1500 m silver medallist, Ivo Van Damm in 1976 but could not compete internationallly due to international sports boycott of South Africa[476]
Brian Herron - (An American Track and Field athlete who competes in the 400 meters and the 200 meters[477] , world junior record holder in the 4x400 meter relay [478] , indoor world junior record holder in the 300 meters) [479]
Sofya Kuznetsova-sourced [480]. Professional volleyball player for the Russian national team and Leningradka volleyball team in the Russian's Super League.
Kentucky Wildcats women's volleyball (champions in 2020–21; the NCAA moved the tournament from its normal fall 2020 schedule to spring 2021 thanks to COVID)
Masato Kai (Member of the 2023 Japan Senior Men's Volleyball Team, age 19, scored several points as server during 2023 Men's Volleyball Nations League "VNL")
Benjamin Hoepelman (born 26 May 1995) is a Dutch male water polo player, playing at the driver position, playing for UZSC Utrecht. [54] He was part of the Netherlands men's national water polo team. He competed in several international tournaments. [55][56][57] He played waterpolo at CN Marseille during the seasons 2017-2018 competeting in the top French league. [58][59] He is the son of the water polo player Andy Hoepelman. His brother Ruben Hoepelman is also playing waterpolo. [60]
Robert Fedack is an American water polo player who plays at the national level. He plays on the United States junior national team, and has competed against top teams such as Croatia and Hungary. In the 2021 tournament, his team came last. He has a twin, William Fedack, who's also an athlete. The two grew up together in Sandy Springs, GA and played sports all their lives. Robert hopes to qualify for the next Olympics in 2024.
FILA World Wrestling Games, editions (at least): 2007, '08, '09; also featured championships in Grappling and Sambo, gathered together all the wrestling styles that do not appear on the Olympic programme. it seems it's defunct now.
UWW European Cup of Nations or sometimes European Nations' Cup - invitational wrestling competition. First 5 ranked teams in each of the disciplines (greco-roman, freestyle, men/women) at the previous European Wrestling Championship and host coutry are eligible. [484]
WAR Zone Live pairing system that uses an Elo-like (WAR, or Weight-adjusted rating) rating system in order to best pair wrestlers during tournaments; [485]
Trent Svingala - Division 1 for University at Buffalo, Top 5 in NYSPHSAA for wins. 123 consecutive victories (top 5 NYS History), 2x NYS champion, Pan-Am champion BJJ. 2-0 MMA
Gary Bairos – 2 Time All-American from Arizona State University, 4 time Pac-10 Champion, Captain of the 1980 ASU National Championship Team
Plane Ride From Hell - An series of incidents from WWE performers and staff while on a return trip from their 2002 European tour which was recently covered by Sports Illustrated. It is currently WP:SALTed in 2012 due to lack of reliable sources and the WP:BLP nature of the event.
(The term is used in WWE § Prior to Titan Sports.+ It wasn't defined there, but as I was copyediting the article, I checked; it has a wikilink, so I linked it. But that link is just a redirect to Job (professional wrestling), which doesn't mention the expression at all! I've been going round and round Portal:Professional wrestling trying to find the right place to mention this, but there's no listing for "terms used and linked in Wikipedia articles but not defined anywhere in Wikipedia". (Until I made one.)
I ran a search for the expression. +It's found in 55 articles including the redirect so named, almost all of them articles about pro wrestlers. Obviously this is a term that needs an article, or at least a clear definition that can be directly linked to. AWB says Job (professional wrestling) has never contained the expression.
Amir Jordan - WWE Wrestler competed in United Kingdom Tournament 2018 [486] his bio [487], need more resources to be added for what I posted request for article creation.
Johnny Lind - part of the tag team Extremely Lethal
Johnny Mantell – known as Cowboy Johnny Mantell, Pride of Montague County, also wrestled as The Hood for Hollywood Wrestling in CA in 1980, former World Class Championship Wrestling / Southwest Sports alum
Little Bruiser-sourced [496] and [497]. Born Murray Downs. This is encyclopaedic because he was one of the most popular midget wrestlers. Well known for being in a six man match against Blackjack Mulligan and Blackjack Lanza.
Mike Lozanski – Original ECW wrestler, tragically died in his sleep at the age of 35 on December 18, 2003.
Mike Parrow - LGBT wrestler who has wrestled in AJPW, NWA, TNA, MLW, GCW, Evolve, and others. Has had interviews on Good Morning Britain and numerous other media outlets after coming out.
Mike Sholars-sourced [498] and [499]. You may also find many media references here [www.mikesholars.com/media.com] This is encyclopedic because coach Mike Sholars meets the Wikipedia criteria of Notability, and the four American football national championships in four different countries is a masterful accomplishment
Rayna Von Tosh – First SHIMMER Women Athletes Academy Graduated. She has been wrestling for WSU and SHIMMER.
Ricky Noble – Independent wrestler in late 90's, early 2000's, Wrestled for NWA, APW (World Champion 3X, US Champion), Funkin Conservatory (TV Champion), ECCW (World Champion), UPW (World Champion) with long running feud with the Barbarian. Wrestled Adam Windsor at WWE show in Lakeland, FL. Ranked PWA Top 500 3 years. Wrestled for NWA World Tag Team Titles against Bad Attitude in Nashville as part of Boyz next Door. Former Kicker at UNC – Chapel Hill.
Sean Hanson – ref known as "The Whole Reffin' Show" Sean Hanson
WrestleStat - primary location for fans, media, coaches, and athletes to find statistical information about college wrestlers and schools [500][501][502][503][504]
Paradigm Pro Wrestling - Based in Jeffersonville, IN. Events are released worldwide on IndependentWrestling.TV. Generated publicity when it was the first promotion to promote a show under UWFI shoot-style rules in the United States in 25 years. Was also the subject of controversy when a wrestler threaten another wrestler with a knife in an unscripted segment.(Potential article sources include: [63][64][65][66][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75])
World Crossbow Shooting Association (WCSA) - One of the two major crossbow federations. World Championship disciplines: Target, Target match play, Forest, Forest match play, 3D, Bench & prone target and Indoor target.
HQrecon – sourced [507], [508] and [509]. A new strategic adventure experience where the smart can outrun the fast. Full list of coverage can be found here: [510]
International Federation of Arm Wrestlers (IFAW) - held armwrestling tournaments in conjunction with major International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB) bodybuilding contests, including early editions of the Mr. Olympia.
World’s Wristwrestling Championship, Inc. (WWC) -first armwrestling organization, organized the first World’s Wristwrestling Championship - it was held in Hermann Sons Hall: the second largest auditorium in Petaluma in 1962; later those (WWC's) World championships were known as Petaluma World’s Wristwrestling Championship. [76]
Carling O’Keefe World Armwrestling Championship- Fred Salvador first organized in 1971 after Petaluma Worlds Wristwrestling Championships; later referred to as the birth of organized armwrestling in Canada. also known as Timmins Worlds
Engin Terzi (tr) - World Armwrestling Championship and armwrestling event organizer. He considered as one of the greatest armwrestlers of all time. Terzi is the only person to win the Arm Wrestling World Championships in 5 different weight classes. [511][512][513][514][515] He has also wikipedia article in Turkish.
Richard Pennell - recognized by many as being the first American strongman, he was the first man to break the 200-lb barrier in the overhead press with one arm
Arthur Dandurand - thought to have armwrestled thousands of men, and has no known losses, in 1908 he managed to walk 23 feet with a wheelbarrow loaded to 4,300 lbs, he (apparently famous story) shouldered unassisted a Model T car engine weighing well over 400 lbs and walked away with it.
Joe Nordquest - in 1916 lifted 363 lbs in the lift that was the precursor to the bench press (lying flat on the floor as opposed to on a bench)-that record stood for 34 years. he’s credited with middle-finger curl with a 70-lb dumbbell, jumping from a 30" table to the floor with maintaining a handstand position. Known to be a great armwrestler, with no recorded losses.
Ian Batchelor, nicknamed "Mac" , a Los Angeles tavern owner, Between 1931 and 1956 armwrestled and beat approximately 4,000 different opponents. Had particular finger and wrist strength: he could do feats as bending four bottle caps simultaneously by placing them between his fingers and making a fist. He armwrestled everyone who challenged him-once an entire professional football team in one evening. Looked up to G.F Jowett. he did sport specific training for armwrestling. He won a special challenge match against Earle Audet(also undefeated puller until then), for the title of World's Wristwrestling Champion in 1946. Some challengers travelled great distances to try to beat him, but non was succesful.
Earle Audet, undefeated until match against Batchelor
Jared Houston - South African man, and current Men's APB (Association of Professional Bodyboarders) World Tour champion
Brahim Iddouch (Morocco) is influential in the progression of Moroccan and international bodyboarding. Known for his fluid yet special and powerful style of surfing, and he's ranked 7 in the global bodyboarders ranking.
Daniel Kiami - 1982 International Morey Boogie Bodyboard Pro Championships winner
Matt Lackey (Coolangatta, Australia) currently rated by his peers as the best dropknee rider in the world. Known for tearing apart waves around the world such as Cloud 9, but best known for his dominance over his local break at Dbah in Australia.
Paipo board (pronounced pipe-oh) - Either made of wood or fiberglass. Fiberglass boards usually had fins on the bottom.[77]Tom Morey hybridized this form of riding waves on one's belly on a paipo to his craft of shaping stand-up surfboards.
Walter Ezequiel Matthysse (Jr.) - fuentes [523]. Esto es enciclopédico porque Walter Ezequiel Matthysse Jr. es el primer boxeador amateur en la histotia del boxeo argetino que ganó un título del Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB).
Speed Darts World Championships, unknown organiser or if the name is correct; one edition was held in 2000 in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany; there are a few speed darts disciplines
Super Darts - since 2007.; one of the strongest soft-tip darts tournaments, as for most editions qualifying criteria is win at one of the top soft-tip darts tournaments; sometimes steel-tip darts players also participate http://www.dartslive.com/superdarts/en/history/#sd2013
Festival International des Sports Extrêmes (FISE) - organizes World cup for some extreme sports that are part of other world associations/federations like BMX (UCI), Parkour (FIG), Wakeboarding (IWWF)...
Jansen Cup (It's like the "Ryder Cup" of FootGolf. USA vs UK. Top players in the USA battling a series of play like best ball, alternate shot and individual stroke play to crown a champion. The event is being held at AFGL home course in Palm Desert California from May 21-24. Event is named after the inventor of the sport Michael Jansen) (http://www.jansencup.com/ , www.footgolf.us)
IAFD (International Association of Freedivers) - third organisation for freediving (along with AIDA and CMAS); founded by Leferme's (AIDA founder) rival Francisco Ferreras in 1996 presumably
FREE (Freediving Regulations and Education Entity)[78][79]
Ilaria Bonin - multiple CMAS world records in DYN, DNF (25m pool), Jump blue
Peter Colat - world record in DYN under ice by Guinness, multiple WR's in STA O2
Arthur Guérin-Boëri - first person in DYN over 300m and first in Jump Blue over 200m.
Nikolay (Nik) Linder - multiple world records in DNF under ice by Guinness (at least 84,77,68m)
Tanner Fox (social media personality) - born 22 December 1999 in San Diego, California; social media personality, filmmaker, and vlogger with over 6 million subscribers on his YouTube channel; professional freestyle scootering athlete/ambassador; businessman, fashion designer, marketer, car enthusiast, traveler, selfmade millionaire [544]
Frescotennis was created for a multitude of reasons; an exciting, effective full-court cardiovascular sport and workout where all ages/genders can compete evenly with the infusion of strategically balanced rules. A 2-6 player dynamic, substantive workout that has less long-term body impact than tennis.
Jadranka Zivka Marinovic also known as Jad, in media often goes just by Jad Marinovic - Australian of Croatian roots. Australia’s 1st MSIC, PRO MSWC, Kettlebell Marathon pioneer & Kettlebell Marathon World Champion, 1st Australian Kettlebell Marathon World Champion, multiple IGSF and IKMF world records, 1st woman in the World to lift double kettlebells for 1 hour in IKMF Kettlebell Marathon... [80]
USA Picklball (USA Pickleball, Formerly known as the USAPA (USA Pickleball Association), is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the US and provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings, and promotional materials. The association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued growth and development of the sport.) (USA Pickleball Association Celebrates Sport's 55th Anniversary
Brolin Mawejje Ugandan snowboarder already red-linked in two articles: VOA[548], Denver Post[549], Jackson Hole promotional site[550], on The Moth[551], OZY[552], CNN video[553], about the documentary Far From Home on his career[554], source roundup[555], IMDB page[556], and many more. Has a good personal story that would make a nice main page feature
Nick McClintock Competes in Pogopalooza, stars in a web series. Has Records in his sport.
Fred Grzybowski[558] Also on Americas Got Talent and Nitro Circus. Competes in Pogopalooza, which is his sports highest competition. Also stars in a web series called Fred & Nick. Has records in his sport.
Emilia Perry – Surfer/Model; Native of Western Australia, now heralding from Hawaii.
Terry "Tubesteak" Tracy – (Born: March 13, 1935 in Los Angeles Died: August 22, 2012 in San Clemente) California surf pioneer gave Katherine Kohner the nickname Gidget which became the basis for the novels, movies and TV series staring Sally Field. The character the "Big Kahuna" was based on Tracy. [559], [560], [561]
Phillip Soven - sourced [578] and [579] Professional wakeboarder and older brother of Bob Soven with whom he had a show on MTV called "Wake Brothers" which ran for 12 episodes in 2012. He turned pro at 11-years-old and has won the world championships, the King of Wake, and the Pro Tour. In 2007, he became the first rider in the history of the sport to win the Pro Tour title, the King of Wake crown and the WWA World Series in the same year. WebPage PhilSoven.com
Robert "Bob" Soven - sourced [580] Professional wakeboarder and younger brother of Phil Soven with whom he has a show on MTV called "Wake Brothers."
fting sub-categories of Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting and Bodybuilding do not accommodate endurance weightlifting i.e. lifting the maximum amount of weight possible, within a given time period.
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