Rodeo

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Rodeo clowns, in addition to providing comic relief, play a crucial role in protecting injured riders by distracting the bulls and horses. elaborate share

Cycling

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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 share

Inline Skating

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Inline skating was originally called "rollerblading," even though the company Rollerblade wasn't the first to produce inline skates. elaborate share

Rowing

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The sport of rowing uses boats called "shells" because they are so lightweight and fragile, resembling the shells of nuts. elaborate share

Table Tennis

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

Martial Arts (Karate, Judo, Taekwondo)

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The gi (uniform) worn in many martial arts, like Judo and Karate, was originally a type of Japanese work clothing. elaborate share