FEBRUARY 17, 1986

Full News Archive

• Headline: Iona Prep's Grahame Davis Shines at Championships. Impact: Grahame Davis's impressive long jump and triple jump victories not only catapulted him into the limelight but also inspired a generation of high school athletes to seek out bizarre sports that involve jumping really far and impressing their friends at parties. Who knew jumping could lead to a career in motivational speaking? Thanks, Grahame!. Fact: Did you know that the long jump was once an Olympic event that included a standing jump? Imagine the training sessions—'Just stand there and jump as far as you can!' Truly riveting..
• Headline: Israeli Fencer Excels at Notre Dame. Impact: The fact that a nice Israeli boy chose Notre Dame over more stereotypical universities ignited a secret society of fencing enthusiasts who believed they could change the world one duel at a time. Little did they know, they were just adding more confusion to the already convoluted landscape of college sports.. Fact: Fencing, often called 'the art of sword fighting,' is the only sport where you can stab someone and still be applauded for it. Talk about a career choice!.