Introduction Women have been making their mark on sports since time immemorial, usually doing so with considerable barriers to entry. From the pioneering athletes who challenged the norms of gender to the contemporary icons who tear them apart, the stories of women in sports are filled with awe. This article draws on some of the […]
Early Life and Hoop Beginnings Wardell Stephen Curry II was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 14, 1988, to nearly unanimously be claimed as the greatest shooter in basketball history. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Curry is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry. With professional basketball all around him, the young Curry grew […]
Early Life and Introduction to Swimming Michael Fred Phelps II was born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was first introduced to the sport of swimming when he was seven years old. As it happened, Phelps had a prodigious talent for the sport even from his tender age. Diagnosed with ADHD, swimming became […]