Mo Farah

Triathlete Sebastian Kienle of Germany reacts to the crowd after coming in third place at the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, October 12, 2013

A crowdsourced crowd is cool, but nothing beats real sports spectators

October 17, 2013Sports

Many athletes crave noisy crowds. So do sports TV viewers. Some people go to great, sometimes even artificial, lengths to connect crowds with athletes and viewers.

Runners in London Determined to Compete in Sunday’s Marathon

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Somali Family and Friends Cheer On Olympic Champion Mo Farah

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

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