Racing – Temple Update

COVID-19’s Impact on Horse Racing

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:16:19 +0000

The horse racing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that employs more than four million people. The racetrack has already seen the impacts of the novel coronavirus with the closing of four racetracks in the US. The other 10 racetracks currently opened for this season have comitted to other forms of operating. As of this week, tracks are continuing business without spectators at…

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Dragon Boat Race For Charity

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:50:37 +0000

October is here, and so is the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Race. Every year, the Schuylkill River is the race track for dozens of dragon boats as a part of a fundraiser for many of the city’s charity’s and organizations. With a scenic backdrop, hundreds gathered in tents to cheer on friends and family as they paddle down the river. October 6th marked the 17th year of the festival.

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Update Abroad: Londoners Welcome Rainy Boat Race

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:40:19 +0000

Update Abroad Correspondent Stetson Miller attended a historic London event, the 162nd Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Around 250,000 gathered along the Thames river bank to see the two universities row to victory. But severe storms brought rain wind and hail to the event and even caused one boat to sink. But the rain didn’t stop spectators from enjoying the competition. “I think it makes it a…

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