Sports and Athletic Infographics

For some people, excelling in their chosen careers isn’t enough. What makes their lives fulfilling is to serve the country in any way. And we’ve seen some of these people in the history—people who are professional athletes, yet enlisted in the military to serve the nation. A true mark of patriotism. See who some of them are in this infographic.

With the Summer Olympics in Rio, this infographic from Supplement Mart focuses some of the rising stars in all sports, from swimming to athletics, cycling to gymnastics.

Rock climbing is one of the earliest sporting activities to hit the globe. people have been using a variety of ropes to ascend to the top of mountains since before specialized climbing equipment existed. Here is an infographic from TheSmartLad.com that looks at the essentials of rock climbing.

Thinking of getting fit but need a challenge to really motivate you? Or perhaps you just want to test your fitness against some of the toughest challenges the UK has to offer. Then perhaps you’d like to look through this guide to find out what event will suit you best. The guide below includes some of the UK’s biggest and best endurance races that are open for all to enjoy.

Every kid dreams of catching a home run at the big baseball game, taking it to their favorite player, getting it signed, and owning a priceless piece of sports history. Even a foul ball from your favorite player or team can make a lifetime of memories. But catching one of these fly balls isn’t easy!

Even though the Olympics don’t start until August, you started searching for the term “Rio Olympics” in 2012. The amount of searches for this same term increased over 4000% since then. Given the bright colors and stunning natural beauty of Rio de Janiero, it’s already a popular place for photography. It’s no surprise that becoming an Olympic host would boost its popularity.

The research is clear: playing sports is good for kids. It enriches their lives in so many ways, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Things like grades, confidence, self-esteem and overall health are all likely to go up when kids participate in sports.

The EUROs are one of Football’s biggest tournaments, which no football fan wants to miss. However due to the timing of some of the fixtures, a lot of the games played in the group stages, kick off whilst you’ll be at work. But fear not. Here is an infographic that will give you all the tricks to pull off the perfect sickie.

This KickOff.co.uk take on the Premier League Copa America All Star X1 includes a snapshot of each player’s recent club form and suggests their best position in the team.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) has been growing in popularity over the past 30 years. A full-contact combat sport that takes inspiration from many traditional martial arts, the first U.S league was founded in the early 1980s. This infographic looks at some of the most recognizable wrestlers that have made the switch from wrestling to MMA.