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resilience
iRunFar
1 week ago
Running

'Walmsley - The Film:' A Look Behind the Public Image

Ultrarunning hero Jim Walmsley overcame setbacks to achieve success, inspiring fans with his journey. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
East Bay food

2 Oakland high school basketball teams celebrate state championship titles

Hard work and resilience can lead to success despite challenges. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

World's Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away

Overcoming limitations and achieving dreams despite obstacles.
Setting Guinness World Record as the longest surviving iron lung patient. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Social justice

Jewish Americans' ambition and success in the margins

Marginality can be a driver of achievement by compensating for social exclusion, fostering unique perspectives, and building resilience. [ more ]
moreresilience
running
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Running

These twins finished 1-2 of all Canadian females in their first Boston Marathon | CBC News

Entering as top two female Boston Marathon finishers, Michelle and Kim Krezonoski created a rare opportunity for twin sisters on the pro field. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Running

Herculean streak, lightning-fast handcyclist and other Miami Marathon notables

Mika Shevit has completed 1,033 consecutive days of running a half marathon
Brandon Lyons, who is paralyzed from the chest down, won the marathon handcycle division [ more ]
iRunFar
4 months ago
Running

Savoring Improvement Experiences

Improvement in personal attributes or skills is satisfying.
Return-to-fitness gains can be just as joyous as setting new personal records. [ more ]
morerunning
LA Dodgers
Dodger Blue
2 days ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Wins National League Player Of The Week

Shohei Ohtani named National League Player of the Week as a Dodgers player, showcasing exceptional performance. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
3 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani 'Very Honored' Tying Hideki Matsui's MLB Record For Home Runs By Japanese Player

Ohtani tied the MLB record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player with 175. [ more ]
moreLA Dodgers
Soccer News
1 week ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Kane scores landmark double in home win - Soccer News

Harry Kane surpassed 400 senior career goals and led Bayern Munich to victory in the Bundesliga. [ more ]
sportslens.com
2 weeks ago
Manchester City

Ten Hag Says FA Cup Win Would Be Over-Achievement For Manchester United

Reaching the FA Cup final is a significant achievement for Manchester United, with winning seen as an over-achievement by the manager. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Running

Teen with Down syndrome makes history at London Marathon

A 19-year-old with Down syndrome became the youngest in the intellectual impairment category to complete a marathon, showcasing the message of achieving dreams with determination. [ more ]
www.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago
Arsenal

Arsenal exclusive: Thierry Henry was motivated to complete 2003/04 season unbeaten - after huge honour rejection

Thierry Henry's motivation stemmed from being overlooked for personal honors, driving him to achieve more in football. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 weeks ago
Video games

This Call Of Duty Player Was Able To Reach 10th Prestige Without Killing Anyone... Again

A player reached 10th Prestige in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III without killing any players. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

After 53 hours of mahjong, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth player finally buys 30 million yen golden underpants

A player of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth managed to buy a pair of expensive golden underpants using the money they made from playing mahjong.
The player spent 53 hours playing mahjong to earn enough cash to purchase the underpants. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Major League Baseball

50 Years After Historic Home Run, Hank Aaron Gets a Stamp and a Statue

Hank Aaron honored with USPS stamp and statue at Baseball's Hall of Fame.
Aaron faced racism and death threats but still achieved 755 home runs. [ more ]
Remotive Blog
1 month ago
Remote teams

[Newsletter] How To Avoid Job Scams

Being told she was 'too short', Cole Brauer became the first US woman to sail solo around the world in Global Solo Challenge.
Top tips for writing an ATS-friendly resume in 2024 from Mondo can benefit job seekers applying for jobs. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

To draw Man Utd is special - Coventry boss Robins

Drawing Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final is special for Coventry City manager Mark Robins. Achieving this milestone is an accomplishment in itself. [ more ]
www.fourfourtwo.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Everything you need to know about the FIFA Best Awards

The Best FIFA Awards will take place in London on Monday evening to celebrate achievements in the men's and women's game in 2023.
The awards were created in 2016 as a successor to the World Player Gala awards and are based on specific timeframes. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Music

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas become youngest two-time Oscar winners in history

Billie Eilish and her producer brother Finneas made history as the youngest two-time Academy Award winners.
Eilish's song "What Was I Made For?" won both the Song of the Year Grammy and the Oscar for Best Original Song. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Music

Brit awards 2024: women dominate as Raye scores record-smashing six wins

Raye won six Brit awards, breaking the previous record of four held by notable artists.
70% of 2024 Brits winners were female or non-binary, marking a shift from male-dominated years. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston Bruins

David Pastrnak reaches 40 goals as Bruins beat fading Penguins 5-1

Bruins earned back-to-back regulation wins for the first time since late January
David Pastrnak scoring 40 goals for the third consecutive season [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Career

Abbott ElementaryGave Me My Greatest Success, Four Decades Into My Career

Persistence and determination are crucial for achieving success in any industry.
Facing rejection and setbacks can be discouraging, but they can also serve as motivation to improve and prove others wrong. [ more ]
www.90min.com
3 months ago
FC Barcelona

Next Barcelona manager: Who will replace Xavi?

Xavi announced he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season
Xavi cited the unmanageable stress and disrespect as reasons for his departure [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

From a winningest coach to a losingest Oscar hopeful it's the weekly news quiz

1. A man got something that a woman worked really hard for.
2. A poll showed that a lot of Americans have lost faith in power. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Pochettino admits he is "desperate" to win a trophy in England as he awaits winner of Fulham vs Liverpool after Chelsea hit Middlesbrough for six

Mauricio Pochettino is determined to win a trophy in England with Chelsea.
Chelsea's progress to the Carabao Cup final is an amazing achievement for the team. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Law

Californian teen passes state bar exam and is sworn in as an attorney

A 17-year-old law clerk in Visalia, California, has reportedly passed the State Bar of California exam, making him potentially the youngest person to achieve this feat.
Peter Park began high school at 13 and completed a four-year juris doctor program alongside his studies, becoming an attorney at the age of 18. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
Law

Californian passes state bar exam at age 17 and is sworn in as an attorney

A 17-year-old law clerk passed the State Bar of California exam.
Peter Park may be the youngest person to pass the exam. [ more ]
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