Videographic illustrating the route of the daunting Route du Rhum yacht race. The skippers set off on Sunday.
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Ice hockey – which originated in Canada – is played between 2 teams on an ice rink. The objective is to score goals by propelling a rubber disc known as a puck, with a stick.
Ski Jumping involves hurtling down a 35-37 degree ramp on a pair of specially adapted skis, reaching speeds of around 90 km an hour before taking off.
Freestyle skiing is a spectacular and relatively new discipline. Skiers perform aerial acrobatics while freely gliding down a slope.
Speed skating is the oldest ice sport. Races were organised on icy canals in Holland as far back as the 17th century.
If luge is one of the oldest winter sports, it’s also one of the most dangerous. Competitors lie on their backs, feet forward, racing down the icy slope at around 140 km/hour.
A professional sport since 1995, rugby is extremely physically demanding. Over 20 years, players have transformed, bigger and stronger than before, while the game is faster and more hard-hitting. Videographic about common rugby injuries.
Football referees play a vital role in the beautiful game, although their decisions can leave them unpopular with both players and spectators.
Videographic explaining hamstring injuries, a common problem for footballers. Part of an AFP series of videographics for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Videographic explaining various types of knee injuries, one of the most common football injuries. Portuguese star striker Cristiano Ronaldo managed to play against Germany on Monday despite suffering from knee problems recently.
Videographic explaining ankle sprains, one of the most common football injuries. Part of a series of videographics for the 2014 football World Cup in Brazil which begins next month.