The ascent of Mount Elbrus located in the Caucasus Range in Russia was in 1868 by a British climbing team reaching the lower side of the twin peaks. Continue reading
Tag: Recreation
Nadia Comaneci Achieves Perfect Score at Olympic Games
Romanian gymnast, Nadia Comaneci was awarded seven perfect 10.00 scores, Continue reading
First World Heavyweight Boxing Championship
The first World Heavyweight Boxing championship was held on April 17, 1860, at Farnborough, Hampshire, England. Continue reading
Lawn Tennis Played in England
England's Sporting Magazine referenced the game of lawn tennis Continue reading
Pancho Villa Won Boxing Title
Philippine boxer, Pancho Villa won the flyweight title at the 1923 World Boxing Championships. Continue reading
World Croquet Championships
The first World Croquet Championships were held at the Hurlingham Club in London, England in 1989. Continue reading
Egyptian Held Wrestling Matches
Egyptians and Babylonians held wrestling matches as per pictorial evidence dating from 3000 BC, Continue reading
Thomas Blower Swam Across the Irish Sea
Thomas Blower of Nottingham, England swam across the Irish Sea in 1947, Continue reading
First Winter Olympic Games
The first Winter Olympic Games were held in Lake Placid, NY, USA, in 1932 Continue reading
Australia Held International Swimming Championship
Australia hosted the first international swimming championship in 1846 to include a 402-meter race. Continue reading