Today in Sports History: August 17 Events & Milestones
Historic Milestones and Streak Records Shaping Modern Athletic Performance According to historical sports archives compiled by the USA TODAY Network, legendary achievements such as Lou Gehrig’s 2,130 consecutive games played and Michael Phelps’s eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics continue to define athletic excellence. The Evolution of Consecutive-Game Streaks and Durability Endurance remains … Read more