Watch a trio of magical moments on National Girls and Women in Sports Day
To mark National Women and Girls in Sports Day on February 5, we celebrate a trio of female athletes who went above and beyond to produce magical sporting moments.
A stunning come-from-behind win during a college women's relay race is a powerful reminder to never give up.
When University of Michigan runner Sophie Isom took a fall during the first leg of the 4x400 relay race at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational in Ann Arbor on Jan. 21, it looked like the team was in for a disappointing loss.
But she and her Wolverine teammates wouldn't let that happen.
After Isom got back on her feet and handed over the baton, Aurora Rynda, Savannah Sutherland and Ziyah Holman made up the close to 30-second deficit to win the awe-inspiring race, and with it the team title.
Watch how these remarkable runners come back from last place in the video above to win the relay as a team.
In this story, we make no apologies for adding a touch of spin. But before you question our journalistic integrity, we should explain that this tale is literally about quick turns.
In the world of skateboarding, the 720 is an iconic trick first performed in competition by skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. The move requires the skateboarder to complete two full rotations in the air.
Until recently, the crazy move had only been achieved by men at an official event. However, that changed at the Tony Hawk Vert’s Alert event in Salt Lake City, Utah, when 13-year-old Australian teenager, Arisa Trew, put the skateboarding world in a spin by becoming the first female to land the 720, en route to winning the women’s division.
Afterward, the “godfather of skateboarding,” Tony Hawk, offered the teenager personal congratulations as the ecstatic crowd gave Arisa a round of applause.
Watch the video below to see history made in women's skateboarding.
A high school senior’s last cross-country race ended in an unforgettable moment of kindness.
At the 5A Cross Country State Championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 16-year-old Kaylee from Batesville High School was ready to give it her all in her grande finale. Her dad, Robert Montgomery, watched proudly, camera in hand to capture his daughter's final push for a personal best.
However, just yards from the finish line, Kaylee noticed a rival athlete on her knees struggling to complete the race. Kaylee could have kept her eyes on the prize, but in an inspiring display of sportsmanship, she made an unselfish decision to stop and help.
“I was overwhelmed with emotions,” said Robert. “It was hard to keep recording. It was a moment I will never forget. I was very proud of her.”
In a beautiful twist of fate, Kaylee’s act of compassion didn’t slow her down too badly. In fact, she still achieved her personal best - 10 seconds faster than her time the previous year on the same course.
Click the video below to see the tear-jerking moment a high school athlete chose kindness over competition!