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The game of tennis demands exceptional agility, technique and strength out of its players. It involves high levels of concentration and the ability to keep one’s emotions in check. Given these requirements, it’s understandable why there are so few who can rightly boast the claim of being “the world’s best”. Ultimately, every year, it comes down to one man. Throughout the years of the game, there have been many intense rivalries leading up to who would be declared the current greatest male tennis player in the world.

One rivalry worth noting is Bjorn Borg vs. John McEnroe. The primary reason for the intrigue involved in watching their rivalry was the fact that they were very different in their emotions while playing the game. McEnroe was more temperamental, showing his emotions intensely, whether they be good or bad. Borg, on the other hand, was very cool and collected. The rivals met 14 times between the years of 1978 and 1981, each gaining 7 victories. Among their most famous matches were those that took place at Wimbledon. In 1980, Borg beat McEnroe in a nail-biting 20 minute long tiebreaker. The next year, however, McEnroe returned and defeated Borg in a high energy five set game.

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When we think of typical competitions involving dogs, we often think of dog shows where dogs are judged based on physical appearance. There are, however, competitions where agility, strength, intelligence and obedience are the key areas being judged. These attributes are essential in competitions known as dog agility competitions. In this type of competition, the dog handler must guide their dog through an obstacle course using gesture and voice commands alone. If dog health in increased through dog supplements, their physical performance may be enhanced. They are not allowed to touch the obstacles or the dog and must remain by the dog’s side in order to properly guide him through the course. This requires a high level of endurance on both parts and a high level of obedience and intelligence of the dog. The owner must exhibit patience and a high level of trust with their canine companion. Continue reading “Dog Agility Competitions: A List of Obstacles” »