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Summer Olympic Games
Adam Van Koeverden Shares His Journey to Olympic Success

  By Sarah Dejak • March 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Canadian Olympic champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden speaks about his journey from being a “terrible athlete” who only made the school’s cross country team because everyone did to an international winner. Continue reading

Tagged   Adam Van Koeverden, Sports, Summer Olympic Games
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Summer Olympic Games
Artour Samsonov Shares an Olympic Rower’s Workout With Amanda Russell

  By Sarah Dejak • March 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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United States rower Artour Samsonov shares training tips with Amanda Russell that helped him reach the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Continue reading

Tagged   Artour Samsonov, Exercise, Rowing, Sports, Summer Olympic Games
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Wayne Gretzky
Young Wayne Gretzky: 'Through Hard Work Everything Seems to be Paying Off'

  By Witnify • March 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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A 16-year-old Wayne Gretzky discusses footage of himself playing as an eleven-year-old and explains how his playing has evolved, and will continue to do so. Continue reading

Tagged   Edmonton Oilers, Great One, Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL, Sports, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Wayne Gretzky
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Nik Wallenda
Nik Wallenda’s Post-Walk Interview

  By Witnify • March 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Daredevil and high wire artist Nik Wallenda became the first human to high-wire across the Grand Canyon on June 23, 2013. Continue reading

Tagged   Daredevil, Nik Wallenda, Sports
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Tara Lipinski
Tara Lipinski on Being a Young Olympic Gold Medalist

  By Witnify • March 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Tara Lipinski discusses what it's like to be the youngest figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal. Continue reading

Tagged   1990s, 1998 Winter Olympics, Skating, Sports, Tara Lipinski, Winter Olympic Games
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Tara Lipinski
Tara Lipinski After Becoming the Youngest Women’s World Figure Skating Champion

  By Witnify • March 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Tara Lipinski discusses what was on her mind during the 1997 U.S Figure Skating Championship and recalls her successful attempt at the first triple triple at a competition. Continue reading

Tagged   1990s, Athlete, Skating, Sports, Tara Lipinski
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Libby Riddles on Her 1985 Iditarod Win

  By Witnify • March 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Musher Libby Riddles speaks about her strategy during the 1985 Ititarod in a short clip before sharing her favorite memories of dog sledding at the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. Continue reading

Tagged   Animal, Dogs, Iditarod, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Nature, Sports
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Libby Riddles’ Advice For New Mushers

  By Witnify • March 17, 2014 Uncategorized
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Libby Riddles, the 1985 Iditarod champion, shares mushing advise for new participants in the dog sled race based off her own experience. Continue reading

Tagged   Animal, Dogs, Iditarod, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Nature, Sports
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Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Dallas Seavey on His Secret to Winning in 2014

  By Witnify • March 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Dallas Seavey explains how his determination to finish is what helped him win the 2014 Iditarod. Continue reading

Tagged   Animal, Dogs, Iditarod, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Nature, Sports
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Michael Jordan
After His First Game At Madison Square Garden Since Retiring

  By Witnify • March 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Michael Jordan is interviewed after his 5th game since retirement against the Knicks where he discusses getting back to his previous skill level and his plan for improving in the future. The game on March 28, 1995 was Jordan's first time back at Madison Square Garden since his retirement.

Tagged   1990s, Athlete, Basketball, Michael Jordan, NBA, Sports
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