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Who is the fastest female runner in the world?

On one hand, Carmelita Jeter ran a 10.64-second race in 2009, making her the closest woman to the world record (10.49 seconds) since it was set in 1988 by American Florence Griffith-Joyner. On the other hand, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won both the 2008 and the 2012 Olympic 100-meter races, and she has a personal best of 10.70 seconds. Both women have a reasonable claim to being the fastest woman in the world.

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What is a good source of information on all football games?

SoccerStats.com contains a plethora of information that covers football leagues all over the world. The website is comprehensive and contains statistics from most professional leagues in over 100 countries. Included in the statistics are not only the results of matches, but also statistics for each match, including goals and assists. The website keeps track of player statistics across many leagues, so sports fans can compare leaders and history. As of 2015, the website only includes statistics from the 2012/2013 season to the present. WhoScored.com is a website that contains more history. For ..

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Who did Cris Collinsworth play for?

Collinsworth had a very productive career statistically, catching 417 passes in a span of 107 regular season NFL games for 6,698 yards and 36 touchdowns. He had more than 60 receptions in five of his eight seasons, and he posted over 1,000 receiving yards in four of those seasons. His career bests were 67 receptions (1981), 1130 receiving yards (1983) and 10 touchdowns (1986).

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How can wrestling fans attend one of The Undertaker's upcoming matches?

Mark Calaway, who performs as The Undertaker, is 50 years old and has had a very limited schedule of appearances for several years. He has not appeared on WWE televised programming or at house shows since 2013. His lone regular appearance has been his annual match at Wrestlemania.\nWhile no match has been announced for Wrestlemania 32 at this time, it is a likely possibility for the Undertaker's next match as he has appeared at the event almost every year since 1991. Some possible opponents are Sting, John Cena and Kevin Owens. It is unknown at this time what plans the WWE has for the Und..

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What are some product reviews of a Stealth Cam?

Reviewers on Amazon.com say the camera produces high-quality images during both day and night. One respondent applauds the ability of the camera to save image files in a form that shows the image in an icon. Another user says the camera operates without any sound or light, just an inaudible hum. Users also state that the camera is easy to set up and get started. On the negative side, one owner on Amazon.com observes that the camera doesn't use NiMH rechargeable batteries. Additionally, one user points out that the night capability disappears when the battery meter reaches 40 percent.\nOwn..

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Who won the PIAA wrestling championship in 2014?

Bethlehem Catholic defeated Reynolds, 41-16, to win the Class AA dual-meet championship. Franklin Regional topped Latrobe, 37-23, to claim the Class AAA title.\nIn the state individual tournament, Bethlehem Catholic totaled 138.5 points to win the Class AA team championship. Brookville was second with 77.5 points and Boiling Sports had 60 points for third.\nFranklin Regional had 119 points for the Class AAA team championship. Greater Latrobe was second at 60 points, and Solanco was third with 57 points.\nWrestling tournaments are not conducted in Class A and Class AAAA. Those schools are merge..

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How do you read a public hunting map?

Each public hunting area is identified by the agency that owns or maintains it. Game Production Areas are dedicated to producing a diverse range of wildlife species. Each GPA may have its own preferred species due to the needs of the area. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-owned Waterfowl Production Areas are intended to promote the growth of waterfowl, but may also house other species. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management also maintain areas that are open for public hunting.\nPublic hunting is permitted in these areas to keep the wildlife population under control. Before tr..

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How many safeties have occurred in Super Bowl history?

A defense creates a safety by blocking a punted ball that exits the kicking team's end zone or by bringing down an offensive player in his own end zone. An offense surrenders a safety by committing a penalty in its own end zone, allowing a defensive player to recover a failed punt in the offense's end zone, or forcing a failed punt out of its own end zone. The team that suffers a safety must also punt the ball to the opposing offense. This typically results in a desirable field position for the team receiving the punt.

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What is the best place to buy athletic greens?

Athletic Greens is a natural health product designed to complete a person's ideal daily nutritional requirements. It is designed to have greater bioavailability than vitamin pills. The company states that its product boosts energy, reduces blood acidity and improves immune system function. Athletic Greens comes in powdered form and is intended to be consumed instead of a multivitamin, once per day. It is recommended to mix the products in water, juice or a smoothie.

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What is the meaning of the linked rings on the Olympic symbol?

Pierre de Coubertin, who was one of the founders of the modern Olympic games, designed the Olympic flag with the symbol of the five rings in 1912. He pointed out at the time the significance of the color choices. The countries of Sweden, Greece, France, England, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Brazil, Australia, Japan and China all had their national colors represented in the five rings. Because of this, de Coubertin belived the Olympic rings were the first truly international symbol. Although the Olympic handbook stated for some years that individual colors represe..

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