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rts fun facts you probably didn’t know Sports can be a great way to stay healthy and fit, but did you know that they can also be full of interesting and surprising facts? From unusual record-breaking feats to quirky traditions and superstitions, here are some fun sports facts that you probably didn't know.
1. The longest tennis match in history lasted for 11 hours and five minutes. The match was played between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 20
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2. The first ever Olympic gold medal was won by an American athlete, James B. Connolly, in the triple jump event at the Athens Olympics in 189
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3. The fastest marathon time ever recorded by a man is two hours, one minute and 39 seconds, set by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya in 201
8. The fastest women's marathon time is two hours, 14 minutes and four seconds, set by Brigid Kosgei of Kenya in 201
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4. The oldest Olympic medalist was Oscar Swahn, a Swedish shooter, who won a silver medal at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp at the age of 7
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5. The highest score in a single Olympic basketball game was 156 points, scored by the USA men’s basketball team against Nigeria at the 2012 London Olympics.
6. In golf, the longest ever recorded drive was hit by American golfer Michael Hoke Austin, who hit a shot that traveled 515 yards during the US National Seniors Open Championship in 197
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7. The only athlete to win Olympic medals in three different sports is Hungarian athlete Aladar Gerevich, who won medals in fencing, pentathlon, and team sabre events between 1928 and 1960.
8. In motorsports, the fastest ever recorded lap was set by Sebastian Vettel during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix in 201
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9. During the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the US women's hockey team won the gold medal after beating Canada in a 3-2 nail-biter game. It was the first time that Canada had ever lost a women's hockey game at the Olympics.
10 In soccer, the fastest recorded goal was scored by Nahuel Guzmán, a goalkeeper for the Argentinian team Tigres UANL, who scored a goal just 12 seconds into a game against Atlético San Luis in 202
1. Sports are full of interesting and unexpected facts that make them even more fascinating. Whether you're a sports fanatic or simply enjoy watching games occasionally, these fun facts will add a new dimension to your appreciation of your favorite sports.