ABC KIDS News Time WowFest 2024
Dec 20, 2024
Get ready for an inspiring countdown of incredible achievements! Meet eight-year-old Bodana, the top female chess player who’s taking on adults. Discover the determination of Jasmine Paris, the first woman to conquer the Barkley Marathons. Explore a unique South Korean competition that measures relaxation through heart rates. Dive into revolutionary bio-hybrid robots powered by mushrooms, and uncover a hidden Mayan city with remarkable ancient structures waiting to be explored. This is a celebration of wonder and achievement!
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Chess Prodigy
- Eight-year-old Bodana Sivanandan excelled in the European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship.
- She ranked 73rd overall and was the top female player, impressing even adult competitors.
Ultramarathon Champion
- Jasmine Paris, a 40-year-old vet, became the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons.
- This ultramarathon is 160km and notoriously difficult, with only 20 people ever finishing it.
Space-Out Competition
- A "space-out competition" in South Korea challenges people to do absolutely nothing.
- The winner, Valentina Vilches, had the slowest heartbeat, demonstrating ultimate relaxation.