Extreme Fatigue: 4 of the Longest-Lasting Sporting Events

Like the latest tennis match between Murray and Kokkinakis that lasted to 4 a.m., these sporting events would have been exhausting for any athlete.

By Mac Stone
Jan 30, 2023 9:45 PMJan 30, 2023 9:50 PM
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Tennis stadium with lights shining down on the court. (Credit: Adam Vilimek/Shutterstock)

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Sports have long been a part of human history. The need to compete and the drive to outperform opponents has been around since the beginning of modern society. In all games, fatigue — whether it be mental or physical — plays a role, and stamina is often key.


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