EFE reports via diez.bo from El Deber: BOLIVARIAN Karen Tórrez wins gold for Bolivia The Bolivian swimmer achieved the first gold medal for the country after winning the 50 meter freestyle event at the Bolivarian Games in Santa Marta (Colombia). Bolivarian swimmer Karen Tórrez on Wednesday [11/22/2017] gave her country the first gold medal of…
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SKIING DURING SUMMER VACATION AT 18,000 FEET
Hadley Hammer writes for Teton Gravity Research: SKIING DURING SUMMER VACATION AT 18,000 FEET One, two, three. Keep counting. Keep moving. Up, Up, Up. Head throbbing. My stomach twists and turns like the clouds below. That’s right, the clouds are below my feet. At over 18,000 feet, it appears that everything is below me, the…
Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’, Where People Are Participating In The Most Dangerous Race In The World
Anuj Tiwari reports for Indian Times: Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’, Where People Are Participating In The Most Dangerous Race In The World Bolivia has emerged as a destination for thrill seekers in the recent times. And the country’s North Yungus Road in the La Paz region is the top attraction. Nicknamed the ‘Death Road’ by locals,…
The risks of playing in the heights of Bolivia is as bad as going to the sea coast level
Eric Weil reports for Buenos Aires Herald: The risks of playing in the heights of Bolivia But it’s worse for them when they come down.. By the time this article prints, Argentina will have already played at home against Chile in the South American World Cup qualifying group, in which they are teetering between sealing…
Iso Yucra won the ultramarathon in Phoenix: in 72 hours w 400.4 km!
My kudos go to Iso Yucra, a Potosino who excels in heavy-duty marathons! Follow two pieces of information: This Week In Running: January 3, 2017 by Justin Mock http://www.irunfar.com/2017/01/this-week-in-running-january-3-2017.html Now, Eju.tv reports: Bolivian Iso Yucra wins US ultramarathon He participated in the category 72 hours and in that time managed to cover 400.4 km. It…
This Bolivian Olympian Crying During The Opening Ceremony Captures The Heart Of The Olympics
Michael Blackmon reports for BuzzFeed: This Bolivian Olympian Crying During The Opening Ceremony Captures The Heart Of The Olympics It’s too much to handle. During the Olympics, there’s no shortage of incredibly touching moments. And this year’s games were no different: As Olympians from Bolivia walked during the Opening Ceremony, José Quintanilla, a swimmer, burst…
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