Paris–Rouen, Le Petit Journal Horseless Carriages Contest was a pioneering city-to-city motoring competition in 1894 which is sometimes described as the world's first competitive motor race. The contest was organised by the newspaper Le Petit Journal and ran from Paris to Rouen in France on 22 July 1894.

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Paris–Rouen, Le Petit Journal Horseless Carriages Contest was a pioneering city-to-city motoring competition in 1894 which is sometimes described as the world's first competitive motor race. The contest was organised by the newspaper Le Petit Journal and ran from Paris to Rouen in France on 22 July 1894.

Wellington trophy is associated with rowing. Rowing or boat racing is based on propelling a boat (racing shell) on water using oars. By pushing against the water with an oar, a force is generated to move the boat.

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Wellington trophy is associated with rowing. Rowing or boat racing is based on propelling a boat (racing shell) on water using oars. By pushing against the water with an oar, a force is generated to move the boat.

With Serena Williams winning the 2016 Wimbledon women’s singles title in July 2016, she pulled even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era. Now Williams stands behind only Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24. This was Williams’ seventh singles trophy at the All England Club — only Martina Navratilova, with nine, has more.

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With Serena Williams winning the 2016 Wimbledon women’s singles title in July 2016, she pulled even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era. Now Williams stands behind only Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24. This was Williams’ seventh singles trophy at the All England Club — only Martina Navratilova, with nine, has more.

Abhinav Bindra, an Indian professional shooter, became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event. It was also India’s first gold medal since 1980, when the Men’s Field Hockey Team won the gold.

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Abhinav Bindra, an Indian professional shooter, became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event. It was also India’s first gold medal since 1980, when the Men’s Field Hockey Team won the gold.

The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men’s Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport’s global governing body. It is held along with Uber Cup for women.

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The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men’s Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport’s global governing body. It is held along with Uber Cup for women.