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Questions arise over Marathon Man UK's trans-America record attempt

Critics say Marathon Man UK Robert Young is faking his Guinness Wold Record attempt at a trans-America run, but he denies the allegations.

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The rise of cycling's gravel grinders: Ruthless terrain, camaraderie and dirt

Gravel grinders are the fastest growing sector of cycling events. Insiders discuss how courses are creates, cyclocross bikes, best events and more.

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How NHL goalies deal with playoff pressure between the pipes

Hockey goalies can be difference-makers in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. But how does the goaltender deal with the amplified pressure in the playoffs?

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'Marathon Man UK' tries to break record for fastest run across America

Marathon Man UK Robert Young looks to break the 36-year-old world record for the fastest run across America. He'll have to cover roughly 3,100 miles, in less than 46 days, 8 hours, and 36 minutes.

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One man's quest to complete 21 triathlons in 21 days in 14 states

Jeff Fairbanks is planning to complete a three-week string of 21 triathlons—all at the half-Ironman distance of 70.3 miles—in 14 states along the East Coast to raise awareness about the rank and file of the triathlon sport.

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Winter Warrior: Cyclist conquers daunting Mt. Washington in winter

Tim Johnson became the first to pedal up the the 7.6-mile road to the summit of Mt. Washington in winter, conquering ice-covered pavement, gusting winds and a relentless grade while also reaching some profound emotional depths.

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Wall Street refugee shreds women's world one-hour cycling record

A former Wall Street analyst who took up cycling at age 26, Evie Stevens, powered to the top of the sport in a few short years. After setting a new women’s world one-hour record last month, Stevens has her focus set on the Olympic Games in Rio.

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For SnoCross superstar Tucker Hibbert, success is all in the details

Inside the story of the rise of one of the greatest snowmobile racers of all-time—Tucker Hibbert.

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Travis Roy drops the puck at center ice before the game with Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins and Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the TD Garden on October 2015.

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Travis Roy's story inspires innovation in spinal research over 20 years later

After a devastating injury on the ice which left him paralyzed, former college hockey player Travis Roy still inspires innovation in spinal research, 20 years later.

by Brion O'Connor