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Boxing Sport
0

The longest boxing match in history lasted 7 hours and 1 minute. elaborate

Football (American) Sport
1

The longest field goal in NFL history was 64 yards. elaborate

Cycling Sport
2

The Tour de France's iconic yellow jersey wasn't always yellow; it was initially white. The change to yellow came about because it was the color of the newspaper that sponsored the race. elaborate

Tennis Sport
3

Tennis balls are intentionally fuzzy to help them fly more accurately through the air and reduce drag. elaborate

Badminton Sport
4

The shuttlecock's flight path is significantly affected by wind, making outdoor badminton challenging. elaborate

Skiing/Snowboarding Sport
5

The longest ski run in the world is the Cima Tofana in Italy, clocking in at over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). elaborate

Rugby Sport
6

A rugby ball is oval-shaped, unlike the spherical ball used in other sports, to make it easier to pass and kick accurately. elaborate

Table Tennis Sport
7

The smallest table tennis ball ever made was only 1mm in diameter. elaborate

Baseball Sport
8

The first baseball game ever played with nine players per team was in 1846. elaborate

Basketball Sport
9

The first basketball game ever played used peach baskets as hoops. elaborate

Gymnastics Sport
10

Gymnasts can lose up to 2% of their body weight in sweat during a single routine. elaborate

Motorsports Sport
11

The first ever Formula 1 World Championship race, held in 1950, was won by Giuseppe Farina driving an Alfa Romeo. elaborate

Handball Sport
12

Handball was originally played with a ball made of horsehair and leather. elaborate

Golf Sport
13

The longest recorded golf drive is over 500 yards. elaborate

Field Hockey Sport
14

Field hockey is the national sport of several countries, including India, Pakistan, and Malaysia. elaborate

Athletics Sport
15

The longest-ever recorded marathon run was 54 hours, 3 minutes, and 38 seconds. elaborate

Bowling Sport
16

The weight of a bowling ball is limited to 16 pounds. elaborate

Soccer (Football) Sport
17

The longest recorded soccer game lasted 3 days. elaborate

Volleyball Sport
18

The first official volleyball game was played in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. elaborate

Skateboarding Sport
19

The first commercially produced skateboard was made in 1959. elaborate

Cricket Sport
20

The world's oldest cricket bat is over 300 years old. elaborate

Martial Arts Sport
21

The term "karate" literally translates to "empty hand." elaborate

Swimming Sport
22

Competitive swimmers often shave their body hair to reduce drag and improve speed in the water. elaborate

Surfing Sport
23

The longest recorded wave ever surfed was over a minute long. elaborate

Hockey (Ice) Sport
24

The NHL's longest game ever played lasted 6 hours, 33 minutes. elaborate

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