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Biathlon sets its sights on America

Ask a friend to describe a biathlon to you. Most likely, your friend will talk about running and biking, as in two parts of a triathlon. This is a common misconception about biathlon—and represents one of the sport’s biggest challenges

Adaptive sports: Making the field of play for all

While the concept of people with disabilities playing sports is nothing unique, the level at which they can compete today, and the accessibility and quality of modern facilities, have surpassed what many would have envisioned only a few decades ago.

Kickball: All grown up

A family friend once asked Arion Herbert and his wife Erika if they had ever watched kickball. Yes, kickball—the game most people played as kids on the playground. The thought of a professional version of the game never occurred to the Herberts.

Steeped in history, equestrian sports continue to thrill

When Casey Armistead competes in dressage, she is participating in an age-old sport and art form—it’s beautiful and elegant, but also technical. It’s poetry in motion, as she rides atop her horse with full confidence and control.

Youth sports camps: Growing lifetime athletes

Each year, thousands, if not tens of thousands of youngsters, head off to a sports camp. These venues offer a valuable experience to children and teens—a sort of modern “coming-of-age” event geared towards learning and maintaining an active lifestyle.