I’m always on the lookout for new sports to feature on Topend Sports, and the more unusual the better. Have you heard of sign spinning? You probably have seen people standing by the side of the road holding up an advertising sign, promoting a nearby business. They might even jump around and wave the sign to get your attention. Well, this has become a competitive sport, and it is pretty good to watch. Check out the video below with the highlights of the 2024 World Sign Spinning Championships. See more about the sign spinning sport on Topend Sports.
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October 3rd, 2024 · AFL
The annual AFL Grand Final sprint took place at half-time of the match between Sydney and Brisbane at the MCG. The winner was Collingwood’s Beau McCreery in a photo finish ahead of St Kilda’s Darcy Wilson. Check the video, Wilson clearly jumped the gun at the start, and not even that, he started with his front foot ahead of the other competitors. A fair result.
September 27th, 2024 · AFL
The AFL Sprint is an annual running race held at the end of the Australian football season between the top sprinters from each club. The 2005 AFL sprint was won by Brett Deledio of Richmond, in his first season at Richmond. He won a cheque from Gillette for $5000. 2nd was Daniel Bell (Melbourne), and 3rd Shannon Byrnes (Geelong)
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September 27th, 2024 · AFL
The AFL Sprint is a running race held at the end of the Australian Football season between the top sprinters from each club. The 2002 AFL sprint was won by Jared Crouch of the Sydney Swans. The event was called the NINTENDO GAMECUBE AFL SPRINT. The winner collected three $5000 cheques – one for themselves, one for their club and one to be given to charity. In the final, Jordan McMahon got off to a blistering start, however, he was overtaken by Jared Crouch at the line.
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October 7th, 2023 · AFL
There is an annual sprint race held during the AFL Grand Final. In 2023, the race was held before the main event. There were eight finalists (players from all 18 clubs participated in the qualifying heats). Geelong’s Max Holmes blitzed the field, crossing the line well ahead of Brisbane’s Jaxon Prior and Melbourne’s Jed Adams.
The Grand Final Sprint has been held since 1979. See more about the history of the Grand Final Sprint.
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October 3rd, 2022 · AFL
The AFL Grand Final returned to the MCG in 2022. The annual sprint was held at quarter time, with eight finalists (players from all 18 clubs participated in the qualifying heats).
The race was held around the 50m arc at one end of the ground, replicating the smile of the sponsor Colgate. The event was won by Richmond’s Hugo Ralphsmith.
The Grand Final Sprint has been held since 1979. See more about the history of the Grand Final Sprint.
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March 23rd, 2022 · Golf
Technology for Golf: the 3Bays Golf Swing Analyzer. This clever little golf swing analyzer slots into the top of your club, you won’t even know it is there. Link it to your phone and its app, and you will have access to diagnostics such as Top of Backswing, Release Point, Power Zone, and Shaft Lean. You can also calculate your tempo, Face Angle, Club Head Speed, and Attainable Ball Distance. The app can actually record your swing and compare that to your previous results. So much in such a little device. See more about Technology in Sports.
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October 27th, 2021 · Nutrition
Here is an interview with Clare Wood, the Topend Sports’ dietitian, conducted in 2018 by the WA Government’s Department of Sports and Recreation as part of their ‘Ask an Expert’ series. The interview covers the areas of what and when you should eat before a game, plus a discussion on energy drinks and supplements for athletes.
September 26th, 2021 · AFL
The AFL Grand Final, played in Perth this year, again hosted the player sprint race. It was held at quarter time, with only West Coast and Fremantle players participating, as WA’s strict border rules made it impossible for all clubs to get involved.
The race course was also different this year, as it was held around the 50m arc at one end of the ground, replicating the smile of the sponsor Colgate. The first three to finish were from the West Coast Eagles, with Josh Rotham just pipping Jack Petruccelle, with Liam Ryan third.
This event has been held since 1979. See more about the history of the Grand Final Sprint.
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September 20th, 2021 · Sports, Unusual
Here’s an unusual sport that is described as Polish Dragon Boat Racing, but we like the alternative names that have been put forward, “tug of oars” or “dragon war”. This is a variation of the sport of Dragon Boat Racing, which uses the same boat but has been reconfigured for a tug-of-war type event. Watch the video to see how this is a worthy new sport and we can’t wait to see it become more popular.
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