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Long Jump Champion J.J. Jegede Clears Three Mini Coopers in a Single Bound [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:10:33 +0000

British long jump champion J.J. Jegede recently leapt over three side-by-side Mini Coopers parked in the shadow of the London Bridge, clearing a total of 20 feet. The stunt was held to promote these limited edition vehicles, the Mini London 2012s,

Carl Lewis: "Break It Up"

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:15:00 +0000

There no question that Carl Lewis was an incredible athlete.

The former track & field star won ten Olympic medals, including nine golds, during his career, and was named "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated back in the 1990's

Lewis was such a good athlete that he was drafted by the NBA's Chicago Bulls, as well as the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

Yikes! Pole Vaulter's Pole Snaps Mid-Vault [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:15:34 +0000

Russian pole vaulter Dmitry Starodubtsev got quite the shock at the IAAF World Championships in South Korea over the weekend when the tool of his trade snapped right in the middle his attempt to clear a 5.75-meter bar.