Category Archives: History
The Origins of Marathons
If you’ve ever thought that 42.2 kilometres, or 26.2 miles, seems like a bit of an arbitrary number, you’re not alone. However, it’s no coincidence that a marathon is exactly that distance. Arguably the most practised running race formats all … Continue reading
FIA’s Secrecy A Blow For Formula One
Formula 1 and the FIA’s decision to keep their findings after last year’s controversial Abu Dhabi final under wraps has led to large-scale disappointment and disbelief.
Sports With Ancient Origins
Most of the sports that we are familiar with in modern times have been around for much longer than many people realise. These are sports that have become part of humanity as a whole mostly in the last few hundred … Continue reading
The Rich History Of Sports Betting
Most of the pastimes that we have today tend to have histories that can span back hundreds and sometimes even thousands of years. Sports betting is no different, with records of the activity being recorded for centuries. The sports betting … Continue reading