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July 13, 2023

Quadruple Amputee Given 3% of Survival as Baby Defies Odds, Becomes Pro Sportsman

The story of Dayton Webber is one of perseverance against all odds. Now a professional sports player at the American Cornhole League (ACL), Webber is making waves for his great throws and impeccable accuracy. Even before looking at his impressive stats, the fact that he has made it this far is impressive and life-affirming on its own. Born in 1998, Webber was diagnosed with streptococcus pneumonia at just 10 months.

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July 3, 2023

Shot-Putter Becomes Last-Minute Hurdler After Injured Teammate Can’t Race

A Belgian athlete demonstrated an amazing level of sportsmanship at the European Athletics Team Championships.

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June 30, 2023

13-Year-Old Skateboarder Becomes the First Girl to Land a 720 Trick

This June was a historic time for skateboarding.

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June 6, 2023

Boy Cries Tears of Joy After Getting a Bat From His Father and Then Hits a Home Run

The smallest things can make the biggest difference in a child’s life. In a heartwarming video, a kid named Braheim Fowler received a seemingly simple gift from his father that absolutely moved him to tears. The young boy received a green baseball bat and couldn’t contain his joy.

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May 31, 2023

Woman Wins Cheese Rolling Race Even After Being Knocked Unconscious

There are many obscure sports out there, but cheese rolling races may just take the cake.

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May 31, 2023

Rick Hoyt, Who Finished 32 Boston Marathons With His Father Pushing His Wheelchair, Has Died at 61

Rick Hoyt, whose father pushed him in his wheelchair for 32 Boston Marathons, has died at age 61.

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May 24, 2023

Coach Bravely Jumps Into Pool To Save Artistic Swimmer Who Fainted and Sank

What began as a scary situation was rapidly resolved by the quick thinking of one person. Andrea Fuentes, head coach of USA Artistic Swimming, is known for her storied career—she won four Olympic medals for Spain as an artistic swimmer herself. But after a dangerous episode that took place in June 2022, she has also been hailed as a hero.

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May 24, 2023

Brazilian Soccer Star Speaks Out Over Racism He Experienced During Spanish Gameplay

Vinícius Júnior is a 22-year-old Brazillian soccer player who has been the subject of racist abuse while on the field.

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May 23, 2023

Club Pro Michael Block Gets an Unbelievable Hole-in-One at the 2023 PGA Championship

Picture this for a second: a dedicated coach of your favorite sport at a local club finds himself among the...

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May 23, 2023

Umpire Rescues 7-Year-Old Baseball Player From Being Engulfed by a Dust Devil in Florida

Quick thinking can save a life, especially when it comes to helping those most vulnerable around us. This summarizes the move made by a brave umpire at a youth baseball game in Jacksonville, Florida. When Aidan Wiles noticed a 7-year-old catcher being swarmed by a dust devil and unable to escape from it on his own, he quickly sprang into action. The video of the frightening moment has since gone viral.

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