Most gymnasts apply powdered chalk (typically magnesium carbonate) to their grips, or to their hands if not using grips so that they do not slip.
What do the gymnasts spray on the parallel bars? To create the best stick, they use a mix of resin and water. They throw resin on the bars, then spray, then throw on some more resin. Male gymnasts often use honey or Karo syrup for a similar effect. Read More...
This 5-second violation is called when a player holds the ball for five seconds and does not shoot, pass, or dribble the ball while being closely guarded by an opposing player.
What are the 5 second violations in basketball? A five-second closely guarded violation may be called against an offensive player with the ball when that player is guarded closely for five seconds or more, and does not pass, shoot, or dribble within that time. Read More...
On the men's side, all eyes will be on Felix Loch. The German is a three-time Olympic medallist and has set the world record for the fastest speed ever recorded on a luge sled of 153.98 km/h (95.68 mph).
What is the fastest luge? In 2017, Swiss luger Damian Andrey recorded the fastest speed in street luge history, at 101.83 miles per hour - and with that, a Guinness World Record. Read More...