It’s about tide! After two years of dormancy, the city’s only swim-bike-run event — now called the Big Apple Triathlon — will make a comeback Saturday with some 1,300 endurance enthusiasts expected to jump in (to the Hudson, that is). If all goes to plan, athletes taking on the longest distance will stroke nearly a … Read more
A California photographer’s hilarious snap of a squirrel attacking an owl is in the running for top prize in the national Nikon Comedy Wildlife photo competition. The shot “Are You Kidding Me?” captured the moment a squirrel decided to launch an apparent air attack on a great horned baby owl sitting on a branch. The … Read more
Perhaps a win isn’t a win after all. Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has conceded that she should have called it quits after losing control of her bowels during a Hyrox competition last week — a decision that drew fierce backlash as she powered through the race to claim first place. “I want to offer my sincere … Read more
Fair warning? Hyrox champ Joanna Wietrzyk, 24, shocked onlookers — and the internet — after losing control of her bowels mid-race in Beijing last week, sparking disgust, outrage, and some serious health and safety concerns. But Wietrzyk — who declared “a win is a win” on social media after the incident — knew that the … Read more
Some people are causing quite a stink. After losing control of her bowels mid-race, Hyrox competitor Joanna Wietrzyk, 24, has divided the Internet on whether she should have rushed for the bathroom instead of the rowing machine. Now, the reigning champ’s coach has weighed in on a truly crappy situation. After she lost control of … Read more
It may be the stinkiest debate of the year. A Hyrox athlete has divided the internet after losing control of her bowels mid-race and refusing to stop, raising questions about whether she should have hung up her diarrhea-splattered sneakers rather than power through to the finish line. Joanna Wietrzyk, a 24-year-old Australian, was caught on … Read more
Losing can be crappy — but it turns out, winning can be crappy, too. Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk finished in first place at a Hyrox competition in Beijing over the weekend, but she soiled herself in the process, suffering fecal incontinence during the 1 hour, 1 minute and 23 seconds it took her to complete the … Read more
One of the hottest auditions in New York City isn’t on Broadway — it’s at a luxury gym on Wall Street. Hundreds of the city’s fittest recently descended on the FiDi location of luxury gym chain Life Time, hoping to score a job teaching their workout of choice. Gathered in a dim, sleek lobby, candidates … Read more
It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs. There’s a costume parade, the “smartest nose,” and — of course — the loudest bark. The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius drew dogs and their owners to the Lithuanian capital’s Vingis park on Saturday for what organizers said was the … Read more
He made a slice of history. A manager at Domino’s earned the title of “World’s Fastest Pizza Maker” when he whipped up three large pies in less than 32 seconds. Richard Delcid of Manassas, Virgina, was honored with the accolade at Domino’s World Fastest Pizza Making Competition in Las Vegas last month. Richard Delcid of … Read more
We need to talk about the Housekeeping Olympics. For some unknown algorithmic reason, they’re suddenly everywhere on my For You page. And less than 24 hours ago, I had no idea they even existed. If your feed looks a little different, let me explain. The viral bed-making video The video that first caught my eye … Read more
We can’t tap dance around this star-studded lineup. Viewers are gearing up for the Season 34 premiere of “Dancing with the Stars” on Sept. 16. And ahead of the first episode, ABC revealed the official cast list on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough on “Dancing with … Read more
This dog is a little ruff around the edges. A hairless English-French bulldog mix was crowned as the winner of the 2025 “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest. The 2-year-old pup named Petunia and her owner, Shannon Nyman, walked away with the top prize at the Sonoma County Fair event in Santa Rosa, California, on Aug. 8. … Read more
Call them hot and unbothered. During late June’s heat wave, when most New Yorkers sat pinned to air conditioners, 1,200 sauna enthusiasts swarmed Brooklyn’s Bathhouse to witness the country’s first sauna master smackdown. Some wore bell-shaped felt bucket caps to prevent overheating and to signal: This ain’t my first hydro-deo. Others were Bathhouse regulars who, … Read more
Phil Keoghan’s one amazing race! The New Zealand native is no stranger to traveling the world, especially while hosting 37 seasons of “The Amazing Race.” Keoghan, 57, himself has had quite the adventure around the globe — with one in particular being the craziest. “I did retrace a 1928 Tour de France on an original … Read more
Joanne Lagatta arrived at the University of Wisconsin in 1995 with a flawless academic record and an achievement on her resumé that she didn’t like to talk about — but that no other undergrad on the sprawling Madison campus could claim: Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The bee winner in 1991 at age 13, Lagatta … Read more
This time, it’s good to finish fast. Move over Belmont Stakes. An enterprising startup has announced the launch of the world’s first sperm race, in which samples will go head-to-head in Los Angeles to raise awareness about declining male fertility. This unusual contest was organized by Sperm Racing, a group of young moguls and millionaires … Read more
Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years. Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change to her lifestyle when she got tired of being sad and having low self-esteem. Claudia Oliveira lost over 66 pounds … Read more
Rat Boy Summer has turned into Fake Celeb Fall. Celebrity look-alike contests are popping up in NYC and around the world in the wake of the viral Timothée Chalamet-themed event held in Manhattan last month — which accidentally became an international sensation. Nearly 10,000 lanky, mop-topped boys and their devotees crowded Washington Square Park on Oct … Read more
This gas station bathroom flushed the competition away. Maverik service station, a gas purveyor near Utah’s Salt Lake City International Airport, was voted “America’s Best Restroom” of 2024. Cintas, a corporate uniform and products company, has hosted the online contest for 23 years to highlight some of America’s favorite bathrooms, with the public voting on … Read more