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Dock jumping

Dogs can jump into water. They jump from a long dock. Some dogs jump far. Some dogs jump high. It is a fun sport for dogs. Do you like to swim?

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Dodgeball

Dodgeball is a fun team game. Two teams play on a court. You throw balls to hit others. Try to move so you do not get hit! It is a great way to play with friends. Do you like to run and throw?

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Dog agility

Dogs can run a fast race. They run through a course. They jump over bars and run through tunnels. A person helps the dog with their voice. It is fun to watch them work together. Do you like dogs?

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Dog fighting

Some people make dogs fight. They do this for money. This is not kind to dogs. Most places say this is against the law. We must be kind to animals. Do you love dogs?

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Dominik Hašek

Dominik Hašek was a great hockey player. He was a goalie. He stopped the puck from going in the net. He was very fast and flexible. He won many big prizes. Do you like to play sports?

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Don Budge

Don Budge was a great tennis player. He won many big games. He was the first to win four big trophies in one year. This is a very hard thing to do. He was very good at the game. Do you like to play sports?

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Don Hutson

Don Hutson was a great football player. He played for the Green Bay Packers. He was very fast on the field. He helped his team win many games. People still talk about his skill today. Do you like to play sports?

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Doreen Simmons

Doreen Simmons loved a sport called sumo. She lived in Japan for a long time. She talked about the matches on TV. She knew so much about the wrestlers. Her work helped many people learn. Do you like to watch sports?

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Dorothy Hamill

Dorothy Hamill is a star skater. She glides on the ice. She won a gold medal. People loved her skating. She even made a new spin! Do you like to skate?

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Dragon boat

A dragon boat is a long boat. It looks like a dragon. It has a big head and tail. Many people paddle it together. A drum makes a beat. People race in the water. Do you want to paddle?

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Drag racing

Drag racing is a fast race. Cars race in a straight line. They try to be the first to the end. It is a lot of fun to watch. Do you like fast cars?

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Dražen Petrović

Dražen Petrović was a great basketball player. He played games all over the world. He was very good at scoring points. People in his home land love him. He is a hero to many. Do you like to play ball?

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Dressage

People ride horses in a special way. It is like a dance. The horse and rider move together. They follow a set plan. It takes a lot of skill. Do you like horses?

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Drifting (motorsport)

Cars can slide in a fun way. Drivers make the back of the car slide. They drive around turns in a big arc. It makes lots of smoke! People love to watch the fast cars. Do you like fast cars?

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Drone racing

People race small flying machines. They fly through gates very fast. Pilots wear goggles to see. It feels like you are flying. It is a fun sport. Do you want to fly a drone?

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Duck, duck, goose

We play a fun game in a circle. We sit and wait for a friend. One friend walks around and taps us. They say "duck" until they say "goose." Then we run and chase them! It is a happy way to play. Do you want to play too?

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Duke Kahanamoku

Duke was a great swimmer. He loved the blue ocean. He showed people how to surf. He used a big wooden board. This made surfing fun for all. People still love him today. Do you like the water?

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Dumbbell

A dumbbell is a heavy tool. You hold one in each hand. People use them to get strong. Long ago, people used them for jumps. They help your muscles grow. Do you want to be strong?

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Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade is a great basketball player. He played for many teams. He won many big games. He even won a gold medal! People call him "The Flash." He is a hero to many. Do you like to play sports?

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Dzsenifer Marozsán

Dzsenifer is a great soccer player. She plays for many teams. She even won a gold medal! She works very hard to win. Soccer is so much fun to watch. Do you like to play soccer too?

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Ebenezer Cobb Morley

Ebenezer Morley loved sports. He helped make the rules for soccer. He wrote down how to play. This helped many people play together. He was a great leader. Do you like to play soccer?

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Ed Coan

Ed Coan is a very strong man. He lifts heavy weights. He broke many world records. He helps young people learn to lift. He is a legend in his sport. Do you want to be strong too?

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Eddie Arcaro

Eddie Arcaro was a great rider. He rode fast horses in races. He won many big races. People called him "the Master." He was very good at his job. Do you like horses?

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Eddie Eagan

Eddie Eagan was a great athlete. He won gold in boxing. He also won gold in a sled race. He was the first to win gold in both games. This is very hard to do! Do you like sports too?

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Edoardo Mangiarotti

Edoardo was a great fencer. He was from Italy. He won many medals. He worked very hard. It is fun to win! Do you like sports?

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Ed Reed

Ed Reed was a great football player. He played for the Baltimore Ravens. He was very good at catching the ball. He even won a big game called the Super Bowl. He is in a special Hall of Fame. Do you like to play sports?

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Ed Schultz

Ed Schultz was a man on TV. He talked about news on the radio. He also played football in college. He spoke to many people every day. His work helped people learn. Do you like to listen to news?

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Edurne Pasaban

Edurne Pasaban is a mountain climber. She climbs very high peaks. She was the first woman to climb all 14 of the tallest mountains. This is a big job. She is very brave. Do you like to climb?

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Edwin Moses

Edwin Moses is a fast runner. He ran over small blocks. He won many gold medals. He was very good at his sport. This makes us feel proud. Do you like to run fast too?

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Efren Reyes

Efren Reyes is a great pool player. He plays with balls on a table. He has won many big games. People call him a magician. He makes people happy to watch. Do you like to play games too?

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Eight-ball

Eight-ball is a fun game. You use a long stick to hit balls. Some balls are solid. Some have stripes. You must sink the black ball last. It is a great way to play. Do you want to try it?

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Eight-ball pool (British variation)

You can play a game with balls. It uses red and yellow balls. There is also one black ball. You try to hit them into holes. It is a fun game to play. Do you like games with balls?

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Elena Zamolodchikova

Elena is a gymnast. She jumps and flips. She won many gold medals. This makes her very proud. She is a great star. Do you like to jump too?

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Elgin Baylor

Elgin Baylor was a great basketball player. He played for the Lakers. He was very good at scoring points. He helped his team stay strong. People still talk about him today. Do you like to play sports?

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Elías Figueroa

Elías Figueroa was a great soccer player. He played for many teams. He was a very good leader. People loved how he played fair. He was a hero in Chile. Do you like soccer?

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Elisabeta Lipă

Elisabeta Lipă is a great rower. She rows in a boat on water. She won many gold medals. This shows her hard work. She helps people with sports now. Do you like to row in a boat?

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Eliška Junková

Eliška was a fast car driver. She drove big, fast cars. She was very good at racing. People called her the Queen of the Wheel. She loved her fast cars. Do you like fast cars?

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Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge is a fast runner. He runs very long races. He won gold medals in the big games. He is one of the best ever. He works very hard to win. Do you like to run too?

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Ellen MacArthur

Ellen is a brave sailor. She sailed all around the world. She did this all by herself. It was a very big job. Now she helps our planet. Do you like the sea?

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El Santo

El Santo was a famous wrestler. He wore a silver mask. He was a hero in many movies. People in Mexico loved him. He fought for what was right. Do you like heroes?

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Emil Zátopek

Emil was a great runner. He ran many long races. He won three gold medals! People called him the Czech Locomotive. He worked very hard to win. Do you like to run?

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Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith is a great football player. He ran with the ball very fast. He played for the Dallas Cowboys. He won many big games. He is a hero to many fans. Do you like to play sports?

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Endurance racing (motorsport)

Fast cars race for a long time. They drive for many hours. Some races last all night. Teams of drivers take turns. This helps the cars stay strong. It is a big test! Do you like fast cars?

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England cricket team

England has a big cricket team. They play games with a bat and ball. They play many games in many lands. They play for a small prize called the Ashes. This game is a lot of fun. Do you like to play ball games?

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English billiards

You play with three balls. One is red. One is white. One is yellow. You use a long stick to hit them. You can hit the balls into holes. It is fun to play! Do you want to try?

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Épée

An épée is a tool for a sport. It is a heavy metal sword. You can hit the whole body to score. This sport needs speed and focus. It is fun to play with friends. Do you want to try it?

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Episkyros

Long ago, people played a ball game. Two teams played together. They used their hands to throw the ball. It was a very fast game. It was fun for many people. Do you like to play with a ball?

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Equestrian vaulting

You can dance on a horse. It is like gymnastics. A person moves on the horse's back. It is fun to do with a team. Do you like horses?

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