Every athlete has a different way of preparing for a big game, but some go to strange lengths to do their rituals before the game. These unusual routines include eating strange foods and doing strange physical activities. They are all meant to improve performance or get people in the right frame of mind.
Nature can be erratic and occasionally disrupt athletic events in the most strange and unexpected ways. From wild animals creating havoc to weather changing a game upside down, these events serve as a reminder that no matter how much we plan, nature always has the last word.
Football, basketball, and soccer aren't the only sports in the world. There are world championships for some very unusual and bizarre sports. In addition to showcasing the variety and originality of athletic competition, these oddball sports bring a dash of humor and the fantastical to the concept of international sporting events.
These are the 10 legendary moments when athletes were pushed through brutal injuries, extreme weather, and impossible conditions to keep playing.
Some sports contracts are so ridiculous they sound like they came from a comedy sketch rather than real life.
Some historical events are so bizarre they seem straight out of a novel—but they really happened.