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Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)
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Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after breaking the world record with a time of 19.30 to win the gold medal as Churandy Martina (left) of Netherlands Antilles and Brian Dzingai of Zimbabwe come in after him in the Men's 200m Final at the National Stadium during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Summer Olympics, track and field, athletics)
I Am the Greatest (Athlete)
Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.
American Sports Nicknames
Antoine Griezmamm of France kicks the ball during the FIFA 2018 World Cup in the finals match between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia, July 15, 2018. (soccer, football, sports)
FIFA Men’s World Cup Quiz
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Why Do Some People Call Football “Soccer”?
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10 Unusual Sports
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Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?
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Also Known As the Bison
Born December 3, 1982 (age 42) • Accra • Ghana

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