Tragedy and triumph: The first ascent of the Matterhorn
Overview of the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn—the 1865 expedition led by Edward Whymper.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.The competition that would become March Madness dates back to the NCAA's first Division I men's basketball tournament in 1939.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Ilia Malinin is called the “Quadg0d” for a reason.Media Editor: Casey Mendoza
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.From the basic defensive position (knees bent, feet spread, one foot slightly in front of the other), the outstretched arms are brought together while the athlete lunges toward and under the ball in order to pop it back into the air with the hands or arms. If sprawling is necessary, the athlete follows through with a dive or a roll and quickly regains a standing position.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzOverview of Salzburg, Austria.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail Tila MontoLearn about a high-altitude hostel on the Matterhorn.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Views of the Alps, including the Wipp Valley, Austria, at the Europabrücke (“Bridge of Europe”), and St. Gotthard Pass and the Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzLearn about the dangers of climbing the Matterhorn.
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