Sports and Athletic Infographics

WAHL teamed up with STATS, the world’s leading sports statistical analysis company, to discover facial hair is linked with actual performance on the field. Over the past decade players with facial hair have shown their clean-shaven counterparts how it’s done in the major offensive categories at the All-Star Game.

This infographic from Sporting Index begins by harking back to a golden period when Australia was seen as a ferocious and impressive force in the world of cricket – a real force to be reckoned with. However, as time has gone by, the Australian team has reached a point where they are stuck in a rut, shambolic, getting poor results, and engaging in changing room disputes and bar room dust-ups. Hardly the Australian cricket team we know.

Tennis stars and their thoughts have become a very big part of Twitter. Where once there were only a few after-match interviews, now you can follow them on and off the grass or clay. Read this infographic to find out which stars follow certain players.

Whether at Seal Beach, Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana River Jetties, or one of the many other surfing options around Orange Country, this infographic has everything you need to know.

At the age of 38, David Beckham has announced his retirement from football to spend more time with his family. Do you know everything about David Beckham? Maybe it’s better to check the following infographic about this amazing football player, just to be sure.

For two weeks every year, televisions around the world echo the sounds of Wimbledon – each ball bounce, player’s shriek and spectators’ applaud. If you’re lucky enough to be one of the 15,000 spectators at Centre Court for the final, you’re the envy of every tennis enthusiast, from pro players to captivated housewives. But what’s so special about this tournament?

On June 29th, the Tour de France 2013 will kick start once again, marking the 100th race in the competition’s history. But the big question on every cycling enthusiast’s lips is: who is the favorite to win TdF 2013? Saxo Capital Markets have put together an infographic to help cycling enthusiasts, pundits and Tour de France fans alike, weigh up the two main contenders.

MoneySupermarket has put together a list of the best-loved British Grand Prix drivers. From the outrageous James Hunt to the amazing Stirling Moss, these track aces have won more championships than any other nationality. Check out the following infographic and see who you think holds the top spot.

Inside this baseball stadium, and along the path of the pitch, you’ll find interesting stats about the economics of baseball, surprising fan-related facts and record-breaking moments in baseball history, all compiled nicely into infographic format by Nationwide Insurance.

With millions of Americans every year committing to working out in any way they can – from running, to cycling, to training for triathlons – people are more active than ever. With the rise in endurance sports, there’s likely also an increase in muscle and joint pain. And, tart cherries may be able to help. Learn more about recovering with RED in the following infographic by Choose Cherries.