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The Cold War's strangest sport
How international Morse code competitions became popular behind the Iron Curtain.

Nigeria's 'Superfalcons' wow the Women's World Cup
How the Nigerian team put women's football on the map in Africa in 1999

The Blind Cricket World Cup
In 1998, India hosted the first international tournament for blind cricketers.

Magic Johnson and HIV
In November 1991 the basketball legend stunned America by announcing he was HIV positive.

The death of Robert Enke
The German goalkeeper who killed himself in November 2009, shocking the football world.

New York Marathon women's protest
How six women runners staged a sit-down to demand equality for female athletes in 1972.

Chester Williams - South Africa's black rugby hero
The story of the only black player in the Springboks' World Cup winning team in 1995.

The policeman who won the Rugby World Cup
How a London-born policeman ended up featuring in an all-conquering New Zealand team.

Muhammad Ali: The 'Last Hurrah'
In 1980 the boxing legend came out of retirement for a last shot at a world title aged 38

India's long jump queen
How Anju Bobby George won India's first ever World Athletics Championship medal in 2003.