Egyptians and Babylonians held wrestling matches as per pictorial evidence dating from 3000 BC, Continue reading
Tag: Recreation
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
Hawaiian Performs at Surfing Exhibition
George Freeth, a pro surfer from Waikiki, Hawaii performed at several surfing exhibitions at Redondo Beach, CA, USA in 1907. Continue reading
First Female Golf Tournament
Women's golf tournament was first held at Royal Lytham, England on June 13, 1893. Continue reading
Olympic Gold Medal Awarded to Female Hurdler
Moroccan hurdler, Nawal El Moutawakel was the first black African woman athlete to win an Olympic gold medal Continue reading
Mary Queen of Scots Plays Golf
Mary, Queen of Scots caused an uproar as the first woman to play golf in 1567, Continue reading
Polynesians Used Wooden Surfboards
The Polynesian settlers were the first surfers to use carved wooden surfboards Continue reading
Hudson Stuck Led Ascent of Mount McKinley
Hudson Stuck, American mountaineer led a six-member team on ascension of Mount McKinley, Alaska in 1913. Continue reading