Sports and Athletic Infographics

The following infographic gives a fun visual representation of the extreme distances covered during a marathon. It outlines various food items, their estimated calorie counts, and the amount of time you’d need to run to burn off the calories from pigging out on those foods. It also compares running a marathon with everyday tasks like taking notes in class or sitting at your desk and typing at work.

Every year there are hundreds of yachting races all around the world. Some take place on the same race course every year, some take place on difference courses and waters each race and others even circumnavigate the globe. This infographic provides a guide to the top yachting races on the sailing calendar.

Over the years, the NBA Jersey has evolved. The style, the material, the sponsoring companies have all changed over time. Fabric has evolved from thick polyester, to lighter weight, more breathable materials. Shorts have gone from short to long based on athlete preferences. This past season we saw another change as the Golden State Warriors added sleeves to their jersey.

Bluebird Care is an official supplier to the 2014 Irish Open taking place in Fota Island Golf Resort from June 19-22. The collaboration involves ensuring this international sporting event is accessible for people of all ages and abilities. To celebrate this prestigious event in the Irish golfing calender, they have taken the opportunity to look back at the history of this world famous golf tournament.

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to perfect your golf game? Or have you been trying to get that left hook out of your drive? A large part of being a great golfer is having the body and core strength to properly execute your shots. This infographic by SKLZ displays body position, swing direction, and impact angel to optimize your golf drive. It also depicts some great strength building exercises to help you gain the necessary strength efficiently and effectively.

World Cup 2014 is finally here! Check out the following infographic presented by IEEE which takes a look at some of the technological advancements being introduced this year.

With the World Cup right around the corner, Gumtree Free Classifieds has created an interactive infographic that demonstrates the top 100 valuable players. The infographic specifies the position they play on the field, presents data on how much their salaries are and even what kinds of cars they like.