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Top snowboarders and skiers hit London Freeze Festival

Some of the top skiers and snowboarders in the world put on a show during the Relentless Freeze Festival at London's Battersea Powerstation....

by Richard Bowman in United Kingdom on 29/10/2011

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RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya

Red Bull Kite Surfer,Susi Mai, conducted a workshop for the students of Kite Kuda. The workshop provided an outlet for youths in the area to improve...

by Angelo Samarawickrema in Sri Lanka on 14/08/2011

Skaters from all over the world have gathered this week in Voss, and over 100 longboarders were lined up for today’s finals in Skjervet Voss, Norway. 30th June 2011

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Longboard built for speed - Voss

Skaters from all over the world have gathered this week in Voss, and over 100 longboarders were lined up for today’s finals in Skjervet Voss, Norway...

by Kristjan Logason in Norway on 30/06/2011

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Ice fishermen brave frigid temperatures on the frozen Dnepr River
Despite temperatures hovering near or below -20 °C due to an extreme cold wave, ice fisherman brave the cold and fish on the frozen Dnepr River near Moskovskyi Bridge. Kiev, Ukraine. 2n...
Spurs defeat Shamrock Rovers but knocked out of Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the Europa League despite defeating Irish side Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium this evening. Dublin, Ireland. 15th December 2011
Launch event of Pride House
Pride House London on 26 July 2012 will open its doors on 26 July 2012 in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community during the London Olympic and Paralympic...
Annual night run avoids extreme heat - Tel Aviv
Thousands participated in the Tel Aviv annual NIKE night run. This event is held at night to avoid the extreme daytime heat that could easily cause unnecessary health risks. Israel. ...
Top snowboarders and skiers hit London Freeze Festival
Some of the top skiers and snowboarders in the world put on a show during the Relentless Freeze Festival at London's Battersea Powerstation. London, UK. 28th October 2011
Bikers and boarders defy laws of gravity - New York City
Defying the laws of gravity as BMX bikers and skateboarders fly through the air in Midland Beach Park on Staten Island. USA. 18th October 2011
Bikers hit the empty roads on Yom Kippur - Jerusalem
Yom Kippur is celebrated as a national bicycle day on the empty roads of secular neighborhoods as kids hit the empty streets with their bikes, scooters and roller-blades. Jerusalem, Isr...
Yorkshire County Cricket relegation has been confirmed - Leeds
Yorkshire County Cricket relegation has been confirmed after a match against Durham. Yorkshire has been condemned to relegation from Division One of the County Championship. UK. 9th Sep...
Russians lay flowers for the Lokomotiv team after plane crash
Russians lay flowers next to a graffiti, which says "Thank you, guys." Nearly the entire Lokomotiv hockey team, one of the best hockey teams in Russia, has died in a plane cra...
MTV Madrid Beach BMX and Skate Exhibitions
The MTV Madrid Beach Festival was held over a period of three days on the banks of the River Manzanares, featuring live music together with BMX and skate exhibitions. Spain, 3rd Septemb...
Roskilde Airshow - Copenhagen Airport
Aerobatics Team Russ seen here performing at Roskilde Airshow. The airshow is held at Copenhagen's Roskilde airport every second year and aims to promote interest in aviation in ge...
RED BULL Kite Surfing Legend Susi Mai rides the Waves of Kalptiya
Red Bull Kite Surfer,Susi Mai, conducted a workshop for the students of Kite Kuda. The workshop provided an outlet for youths in the area to improve their skills and to engage with the ...
Casey Stoner wins 11th race of MotoGP World Championship
Casey Stoner won the 11th race of the MotoGP world championships held at the Brno circuit. The race was dominated by the Repsol Honda team with Andrea Davizioso coming in second place. ...
MotoGP World Championships - Brno
Best MotoGP riders have arrived at the Brno circuit in preparation for the next race of the MotoGP world Championships. Czech Republic. 11th August 2011
St Albans Tennis Centre destroyed by Fire - Hertfordshire
The Batchwood Golf and Tennis Club buildings in St Albans, Hertfordshire have been destroyed in a fire. The authorities are concerned that the remaining shell could collapse at any poin...
The FMX Daredevils preparing for the Big Show Down
The FMX Daredevils, Nick De Wit, Jimmy Verburgh, Gilles De Jong, and Daniel Bodin tested their bikes for the Red Bull X Fighters Jams International Freestyle MotoCross in the heart of C...
Brandseth Downhill Kayaking tournament takes place in Norway - Voss
Marian Sæther from Norway and Michele Ramazza from Italy, the winners of Brandseth Downhill Kayaking, went home with a whopping 10.000 NRK cash prize at the Voss Extreme Games. 1st July...
Longboard built for speed - Voss
Skaters from all over the world have gathered this week in Voss, and over 100 longboarders were lined up for today’s finals in Skjervet Voss, Norway. 30th June 2011
Drastic conditions in downhill MTB at Voss
Bavallen down hill is a relay competition in MTB downhill. Norway. 29th June 2011
Massive currents in Strandaelva River draws rafting enthusiasts - Voss
The Strandaelva River is larger than the locals have ever seen. But, it did not scare the rafting participants in European Cup R4,The European Sprint and a head-to-head competition from...