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The Olympic torch relay is one of the most exciting events going into the Olympic Games. Athletes and luminaries of all ages carry the flame from Greece all the way to the host city in a display of sportsmanship and brotherhood. Among the final torchbearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics is French Paralympian Kevin Piette, who just made history as the first athlete to participate in the torch relay wearing an exoskeleton.

Piette, a Paralympic tennis player, lost the use of his legs due to a motorcycle accident in 2012. Besides pursuing this sport, he is also a “test pilot” for Wandercraft, the French company that developed the world’s first self-stabilizing walking exoskeleton, known as the Atalante X, which was designed to be used by people with disabilities.

“Wandercraft has created the first natural walking exoskeleton capable of walking autonomously without crutches,” says the company. “With the personal exoskeleton, individuals who were previously in wheelchairs will regain their mobility and be able to move freely, both at home and in their communities, maintaining their balance, hands-free, and safely.”

After arriving to the relay point in a wheelchair, Piette was propelled into the exoskeleton. He then walked carefully but determinedly, beaming as the crowd cheered for him through the Poissy city center. “It is with pride and honor that I was able to carry this flame that represents so many beautiful things,” he wrote on Instagram. “Commitment, sport, innovation, inclusion, hope, the future… I will never forget this day.”

“Kevin is the embodiment of sporting commitment, the desire for a more inclusive society and the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, with infectious energy!” reads the Olympics website. The organization commended his involvement in the development of the exoskeleton, as well as his involvement in “cybathlons”—competitions in which people with disabilities use assistive technologies to carry out everyday activities. “By carrying the Olympic Torch, Kevin inspires people to get involved in sport and promote innovation for the disabled!”

To stay up to date with the athlete, you can follow Piette on Instagram.

French Paralympian Kevin Piette just made history as the first athlete to participate in the torch relay wearing an exoskeleton.

Kevin Piette, paraplégique depuis un accident, est entré dans l’histoire aujourd’hui en portant la flamme olympique avec son exosquelette !

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“It is with pride and honor that I was able to carry this flame that represents so many beautiful things: Commitment, sport, innovation, inclusion, hope, the future… I will never forget this day.”

 

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Dubrovnik, Croatia, has become a top destination for Game of Thrones—and House of the Dragon—fans ever since it started making cameos as King's Landing, the capital of Westeros. While the thrilling political moves occur in castles and palaces, fans have found a completely different arena where the characters can settle their disputes: a rooftop basketball court.

While most of the scenes that take place in King's Landing were actually shot on a Warner Bros. set, this hasn't stopped Game of Thrones fans from making a pilgrimage to this Mediterranean jewel. As if the ancient architecture wasn't enough to keep tourists busy for hours, the discovery of Dubrovnik's rooftop basketball court has people planning yet another stop to their visit. Even if you can't visit, people have plenty of fun sharing memes about how it could fit into the plot of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

The basketball court's location has made it one of the most photographed basketball courts around the world, and it even earned a nod from Architectural Digest, which named it one of the best-designed basketball courts in the world in 2022.

“Not only is the court set within the old, terra-cotta roofs of the city, but the views of the Adriatic Sea are something out of a fairy tale in Croatia,” says the publication.

If you ever plan to visit and shoot some hoops, it's located at 20000, Grad, Dubrovnik, Croatia, although those who have visited it warn that reaching it is a bit of a hike. However, the views of the city alone are worth it. Just be prepared that you won't be alone, as Dubrovnik and its Old Town are dealing with overtourism.

Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon fans were thrilled to discover a basketball court nestled in Dubrovnik's Old Town—which stands in for the city of King's Landing.

Yoooo Kings Landing has a basketball court. House of the Dragon about to go crazy. pic.twitter.com/FpLDYen5c9

— Kendra Middleton (@KenniMiddleton) July 8, 2024

Those who love the TV shows and basketball have made their way to this unique court.

Played there last week. Crazy view pic.twitter.com/Ym3knVSsfx

— Daniel Fox (@DanBFox1287) July 8, 2024

People are also having fun thinking about how the court can fit into a dramatic plotline.

“I know I will get no justice here, so I demand a trial by 21” https://t.co/WxoSrDzrl7 pic.twitter.com/0rrPmQgYYn

— SaveTheWrek (@SaveTheWrek) July 11, 2024

Me winning a trial by 1v1 (I’m still getting executed) pic.twitter.com/GEuuGmxUaV https://t.co/z9pV4qGzYB

— Daiquiri | HOTD Season 2 | (@Da1qu1r1) July 12, 2024

Tyrion and Bronn, balling in King's Landing. https://t.co/nxw3lGrbMI pic.twitter.com/wc9CzF3J2z

— ShuaSharp (@SharpShua) July 10, 2024

Me when I get picked before Bran the Broken pic.twitter.com/5WMpBMK6jm

— Burna Man (@LGburna) July 9, 2024

Gregor Clegane on the Viper pic.twitter.com/lxGoyAaHjv

— Jerod Frank (@Jerod_Frank) July 9, 2024

Introducing the newest house in The Seven Kingdoms: pic.twitter.com/7wQiFaXwxE

— BILLY (@BILLYhavs) July 8, 2024

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While the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is still a little over a week away, Mongolia has already scored a win. The team recently unveiled the uniforms their athletes will wear at the opening ceremony, and they instantly became the talk of both the fashion and sports worlds. Not only are they incredibly beautiful and stylish, but they’re also packed with symbols that honor Mongolia's history.

Mongolia's Olympic uniforms for the 2024 games were designed by fashion label Michel&Amazonka. Based out of the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, this marks the second time the brand has been in charge of the Olympic uniforms. The company was launched in 2015 by siblings Michel, Amazonka, and Munkhjargal Choigaalaa, and have risen to the top of Mongolian couture thanks to their fashion-forward approach that marries sleek silhouettes with traditional motifs.

The uniforms draw heavily from East Asian traditional garments, particularly from the Mongolian deel—a type of tunic that evokes a caftan where the sides are pulled against the wearer's body. The pieces are decorated with national and Olympic symbols, delicately embroidered with gold thread. The Olympic rings and torch shine brightly on the athletes’ chest alongside the Nine White Banners, symbol of veneration of the Mongolian State. Details also include depictions of the Sun, the Moon, and the Gua-Maral (a mythical deer from Mongolian folklore).

The outfits are completed with equally detailed accessories. Female athletes will don intricate ceremonial earrings and embroidered bags, while male flag-bearers will wear an archery hat, belt, and traditional Mongolian boots. On average, each uniform took 20 hours of work.

These ornate uniforms will be worn by the 30 Mongolian athletes during the opening ceremony. Unlike other occasions, where each delegation paraded around a stadium, this time the teams will sail the Seine river on boats. With this combo of transportation and style, this Asian country is sure to make an impression.

If you're in the U.S., you can catch the opening ceremony on NBC on July 26 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT.

Mongolia recently unveiled the uniforms their athletes will wear at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, dazzling fashion and sports fans around the world.

 

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Not only are they incredibly beautiful and stylish, but they’re also packed with symbols that honor Mongolia's history.

 

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Mongolia's Olympic uniforms for the 2024 games were designed by fashion label Michel&Amazonka.

 

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The pieces are decorated with national and Olympic symbols, delicately embroidered with gold thread.

 

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Take a look at the breakdown of each article of clothing and accessory.

 

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The countdown to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is on. On Bastille Day, just shy of two weeks from the July 26 opening ceremonies, the Olympic Torch Relay made its way through the French capital. Weaving through famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Arc de Triomphe, the Olympic torch also stopped at the Louvre, where it was carried by French artist JR.

JR is one of 10,000 torchbearers who helped move the torch from Greece to its final destination in Paris' Jardin des Tuileries. French skier Sandra Laoura handed JR the flame in front of the iconic Louvre Pyramid, which is fitting considering that the artist once created a grand illusion that included the Pyramid.

Holding the sleek minimalist torch, which was designed by Mathieu Lehanneur, he then took the flame on a tour of the iconic museum. The artist captured the moment, which he called “pretty crazy,” on Instagram and even stopped to pose in front of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

“Walking the Olympic torch through the Louvre was a wild convergence of moments for me,” he told artnet. “The museum is such an iconic, precious monument in Paris.”

After JR's time was up, he passed the flame to French dancer and choreographer Marie-Claude Pietragalla, who carried it past masterpieces like Eugène Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People.

JR's inclusion on the list of torchbearers is fitting. He's a shining representative of French art and has a long history with the Olympic Games. In 2016, he installed enormous images of athletes across Rio de Janeiro in honor of the Summer Olympics.

This leg of the Olympic Torch Relay is the culmination of a tradition that begins in Greece before each Olympic Games. After crossing the Meditteranean and landing in Marseilles, the flame began its three-month journey across France. Passing through over 400 French towns and cities, it's a way to get the public excited about the event to come.

French street artist JR participated in the Olympic Torch Relay as it made its way around Paris.

 

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The Louvre was just one of many famous monuments in Paris that participated in the event.

 

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The Olympic Torch Relay will conclude on July 26, when the Olympic Cauldron will be lit in the Jardin des Tuileries.

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Baseball has existed in North America since at least the early 19th century, so you'd think there isn't much anyone could do to change the game. However, one collegiate summer team out of Virginia is proving there are still ways to make this classic game fresh and new.

The Tri-City Chili Peppers have been making waves with cosmic baseball, which involves a lot of black lights and vibrant, neon colors.  Owner Chris Martin first had the idea in 2023 when the team handed out glow sticks to fans. At the time, Martin didn't think that the idea would be difficult to execute.

“I think we should install black lights, turn off the lights to the stadium itself and let us play baseball,” he tells local news outlet WDBJ. “The idea sounds super really simple. It was honestly just trying to do something that was different than anything that’s ever been done before and why can’t we create a better environment than what we have?”

But making his vision a reality wasn't simple. For starters, black lights large enough to light a stadium didn't exist. So, the team had to work with three companies—JW Electric, Federated Lighting, and Sonaray—to construct specialty equipment. Then, they worked to develop special bats, baseballs, and uniforms that would glow in the dark.

After testing a number of color combinations, the Chili Peppers settled on uniforms that glow neon pink and have yellow pinstripes. Once the aesthetic was complete, it was time to practice. While it took some time for the players to get used to the dark environment, they quickly settled in.

The Chili Peppers have sold out its 2,200-seat stadium for all of the cosmic baseball games, and the players are thrilled to be a part of something new.

“This has never been done before,” shared player Bobby Asycew after a game in late June. “This was just the second cosmic game ever, the other night, and it’s honestly one of the coolest things ever.”

With cosmic baseball making such big waves, we're sure that there will be more games on the roster for next season, and we wouldn't be surprised if other teams explored the idea as well.

Virginia's Tri-City Chili Peppers have made waves with cosmic baseball.

 

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The collegiate summer team developed the idea after handing out glow sticks to fans last year.

 

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Special black lights needed to be made in order to light the stadium.

 

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The neon colors have been a hit with fans and players alike.

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Roger Federer, often regarded as the best tennis player of all time, delivered an inspiring commencement speech to the 2024 Dartmouth College graduates. Federer captivated thousands with remarkable eloquence and articulate delivery, ultimately revealing three crucial principles drawn from his career. Throughout the speech, he dismantled the image of him being a perfect tennis player by continuously drawing parallels between the experiences in tennis and broader life lessons: that “effortless” is a myth, it’s only a point, and life extends far beyond the court.

Before sharing his advice, Federer reflected on his own educational path, noting his decision not to attend college after leaving high school to pursue tennis. However, during his speech, the famed athlete effectively connects with the students by comparing their transitory phase out of college to his uncertain journey after concluding his tennis career.

“Retired… The word is awful. You wouldn’t say you retired from college, right? Sounds terrible,” Federer says. “Like you, I’ve finished one big thing and I’m moving on to the next. Like you, I’m figuring out what that is.”

After reflecting on his transition, Federer goes on to make his three points. Scroll down for the breakdown of each lesson.

“Effortless is a myth.”

“People would say my play was effortless. Most of the time, they meant it as a compliment,” the decorated tennis star explains. “But it used to frustrate me when they would say, ‘He barely broke a sweat!’ Or ‘Is he even trying?’ The truth is, I had to work very hard… to make it look easy.”

Federer's tennis career, marked by a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic medals, and numerous other achievements, exemplifies not only his dedication to the sport but the immense effort required behind the scenes.

In his speech, he explains how achieving a sense of effortlessness was the pinnacle of his career. He shares how criticism from everyone, including his rivals, motivated him to refine his initial lack of discipline emphasizing the importance of self-trust and relentless effort over mere talent.

“Yes, talent matters,” Federer admits. “I’m not going to stand here and tell you it doesn’t. But talent has a broad definition. Most of the time, it’s not about having a gift. It’s about having grit…Trusting yourself is a talent. Embracing the process, loving the process, is a talent.”

“It’s only a point.”

Federer’s second lesson teaches the importance of quickly putting setbacks behind you. While he acknowledges that in life, just like in tennis, there will be losses, he emphasizes the need to adapt and move forward.

The Swiss sportsman broke down the notion of his athletic perfection, noting that despite winning almost 80% of his matches, his point-win percentage is only 54%. Losing almost every other point teaches you not to fixate on each shot.

“You teach yourself to think: OK, I double-faulted. It’s only a point,” Federer says. “OK, I came to the net and I got passed again. It’s only a point. Even a great shot, an overhead backhand smash that ends up on ESPN’s Top Ten Plays: that, too, is just a point.”

“Life is bigger than the court.”

In the last lesson Federer imparts on the audience, he recognizes the importance of never forgetting where he came from but still desiring to see the world. He admits that maintaining a rich life with friendships and family is likely why he had a lack of burnout in his career.

“Even when I was just starting out, I knew that tennis could show me the world… but tennis could never be the world,” Federer shares.

At the age of 22, he started the Roger Federer Foundation to provide quality education opportunities to youth in the Southern region of Africa and Switzerland. Federer expressed a deep sense of honor and humility in his philanthropic efforts, claiming that philanthropy is not just donating money to a cause.

“Contributing your ideas… your time… and your energy… to a mission that is larger than yourself. All of you have so much to give, and I hope you will find your own, unique ways to make a difference,” the athlete says in his moving speech.

Finally, Federer concludes with additional tennis metaphors: “Whatever game you choose, give it your best. Go for your shots. Play free. Try everything. And most of all, be kind to one another… and have fun out there.”

h/t: [Open Culture]

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“Untitled” by Eric T’Kindt. Overall Winner and Gold, Gymnastics.

A dynamic image of Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto has won the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards. The image, shot by Belgian photographer Eric T'Kindt, shows Hashimoto twisting in the air during his horizontal bar routine at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The routine netted Hashimoto a gold, so it's only fitting that the image also garnered T'Kindt the top prize.

The Belgian photographer's image beat out more than 9,000 that were submitted to the photo contest by more than 1,400 professional sports photographers from over 80 countries. It also topped the Gymnastics category, one of 24 in the competition. From aquatics and equestrian to baseball and basketball, a full range of sports are represented in what is the only global award for sports photography.

“I am once again astounded by the exceptional talent showcased in this year’s entries,” says Sophie Collins, chief marketing officer at MPB. MPB, the world’s largest platform to buy, sell, and trade used photography and videography equipment, is the contest's primary sponsor. 

“Photography has the unique ability to capture the raw emotions and intense moments of sports, telling stories that resonate deeply with viewers long after the moment has passed,” she continues.

Scroll down to see some of our favorite winners across the 24 categories, then hop over to the official gallery to view all the winners and finalists.

Here are the winners of the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards.

“Duck Dive” by Ryan Pierse. Overall, Third Place and Gold, Aquatics.

“A new superhero? The perfect match between a spotlight and a head” by Issac Julián Morillas Sánchez. Overall Runner-up and Gold, Other.

“Untitled” by Benjamin Lau. Gold, Racquet Sports.

“Rainbow Hair” by Steph Chambers. Gold, Basketball.

“Dobbsanity” by Kevin Sabitus. Gold, American Football.

“50th Anniversary Score” by Bruce Bennett. Gold, Ice Hockey.

“Tennis” by Marc Aspland. Gold, Tennis.

Over 9,000 images by more than 1,400 professional sports photographers were entered into the contest.

“The Dynamic Duo” by Andrew Moss. Gold, Boxing.

“Luciano Benavides” by Pavol Tomaskin. Gold, Motor Sports.

“Mikaelas World – Ski Weltcup” by Alexander Hassenstein. Gold, Winter Sports.

“The Sprint” by Tetsu Lee. Gold, Athletics.

“Untitled” by James Startt. Gold, Cycling.

“Maul” by Morgan Treacy. Gold, Rugby.

“World Sports Photography Awards tell compelling stories of the emotion, passion, athleticism, and focus that are at the heart of sport.”

“Submerged” by Sean M. Haffrey. Gold, Swimming & Diving.

“Cristiano Ronaldo Odyssey” by Marcelo Guelber Goes. Gold, Football (Soccer).

“Dunk” by Lindsey Wasson. Gold, Baseball

“Upside down – Judo Paris Grand Slam 2023” by Victor Joly. Gold, Martial Arts.

“Glorious Mud” by David Davies. Gold, Equestrian.

“Reflection” by Volodya Voronon. Gold, Urban & Extreme.

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Sports have gotten more and more environmentally friendly, whether it's by reducing plastic waste at arenas, or producing medals with recycled materials. But what if the sport itself was devoted to directly helping the planet? Take a look at SpoGomi, a competitive sport in which teams collect garbage and litter within a time limit and specified area. People get to exercise and improve their communities while simultaneously reducing pollution. It's an overall win!

The name “SpoGomi” comes from “sports” and “gomi,” which means “trash” in Japanese. SpoGomi was created in Japan in 2008 as a way to promote trash collecting in an effort to aid the environment and push back on the climate crisis. “The marine litter problem is becoming increasingly serious worldwide,” reads a message from SpoGomi. “Approximately 80% of the garbage in the ocean is said to come from land (cities), and picking up garbage is the ‘last line of defense' to prevent this from happening. By connecting countries and people, we have expanded our circle even further around the world.”

Now, supported by The Nippon Foundation, the sport is so popular that there are competitions around the world, including the first SpoGomi World Cup, which was held in Japan in November 2023. People from 20 countries and all of Japan's prefectures participated, with the UK team coming out in first place.

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SpoGomi is more than simply picking up trash, though, as there's a whole set of rules. These game rules are flexible depending on the area and litter to be picked up. Generally, teams are made up of three to five members who have to collect as much trash as possible within a designated area and time limit. The most common duration is an hour for picking up trash plus another 20 minutes to correctly sort it.

Some trash can be extra damaging to the environment or harder to spot, meaning each piece of litter gets a different amount of points. According to Nippon.com, the rules for World Cup regional preliminary rounds have burnable and nonburnable trash at 10 points per 100 grams, cans and bottles at 12 points, and PET plastic bottles at 25 points. The crown jewel of competitive trash picking are cigarette butts, which will get the team 100 points each.

Other rules stipulate that teams cannot pick up trash that is already in bins that belong to someone else. Since everything must fit into the trash bags that are provided, they cannot pick hazardous waste or bulky items either. And since this is meant to improve the local area, any method of transportation other than walking is frowned upon.

In the end, all participants can bask in the pride of making the environment just a little bit cleaner and healthier. Udagawa Takayasu, a spokesperson for The Nippon Foundation, even admits, “I participated in a preliminary tournament held in Japan just last weekend. Although our team could not win and I faced frustration, the city became markedly cleaner. I think it's one of the fascinating aspects of SpoGomi, even if you don't win, it leaves you with a positive sentiment.”

SpoGomi is a competitive sport in which teams collect garbage and litter within a time limit and specified area.

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The name “SpoGomi” comes from “sports” and “gomi,” which means “trash” in Japanese.

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SpoGomi was created in Japan in 2008 as a way to promote trash collecting. Now, it's so popular that there are competitions around the world.

Check out the rules for the competition in this helpful video:

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French company Seabike has developed a device that acts as an underwater bicycle, helping swimmers and divers move underwater at impressively fast speeds. The device, which bears the same name as the company who designed it, is made to be strapped to the waist of swimmers, who are then pushed through the water by pedaling the propeller device located at the end of the machine.

The Seabike, which looks more like an underwater unicycle than a bicycle, was designed to be as lightweight as possible and easy to transport. Thanks to its mechanical drive, the device doesn't need to be charged, saving users precious time. Despite the mechanics involved to operate it, the Seabike still allows for full range of movement, allowing users to swim with ease.

According to Seabike's website, it takes just five to ten minutes to learn to use the device. Depending on the user's style of swimming or diving, the Seabike works with them instead of against them. If people want to swim with their arms to make them move even faster, the device assists them. But if they would rather relax and let the machine do all the work, they will find themselves being propelled through the water effortlessly.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these devices for yourself—they ship internationally—visit Seabike's website.

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Limbo skating is one sport that many people may not have heard of; but once you see it, i you’ll never forget it. The activity is a feat of athleticism and acrobatics, as it involves participants riding on roller skates underneath a low obstacle. In practice, this manifests itself in the form of the athlete basically doing the splits while pressing their body as low to the ground as possible, hence the “limbo” part of the name. Needless to say, the sport is extreme and requires a huge amount of flexibility and core strength. Surprisingly, the record for the lowest limbo skate has just been set by a 6-year-old girl.

Takshvi Vaghani, the new Guinness World Record holder from the state of Gujarat in India, made history with her impressive achievement. The record for lowest limbo skate wasn't actually measured by how low to the ground she got—instead, she became the record holder by skating for 25 meters (about 82 feet) straight. She also managed to do this while staying only 16.5 centimeters (less than 6.5 inches) above the ground.

Vaghani has been practicing her sport since she was 3, meaning that she has been doing this for half of her life. It seems that her passion has certainly paid off, as she is being labeled a limbo skating prodigy. Since it is so early on in her athletic career, one can only wonder what other accomplishments the young skater might be able to add to her repertoire in the years to come.

The video of her accomplishment recently made its way to Reddit, where the comments section is filled with praise and congratulations for the tiny titan. Some chimed in with puns, with the top comment saying, “It's a good achievement, but it was a very low bar.” Additionally, others point out that after she is done skating, she needs to get up at the end without using her hands, or else it invalidates the entire record, which certainly makes her athletic feat even more astounding.

h/t: [Reddit]

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