ExtremeCincinnati
Cincinnatians are taking things to the extreme—in their jobs, hobbies, and what they eat.
By Emma Balcom, Brianna Connock, Alexandra Frost, Greg Hand, Elle Rose Johnson, Claire Lefton, Aiesha D. Little, Avery Padgett, Emma Segrest, John Stowell, Lela Walker, Claire Weston
Edited by Emma Balcom
Cincinnati’s Ultrarunners are Racing Hundreds of Miles for the Love of the Game
These athletes push beyond the marathon, achieving distances the average jogger could only dream of.
Food Challenges Across the Queen City
Bring home the glory—and the antacid tablets—with these competitive eating challenges.
What Goes Into Throwing the City’s Biggest Competitive Eating Contests?
Mark Borison serves up some knowledge into the world of food challenges.
The Queen City’s Record-Breaking Achievements
Check out these world records set in Greater Cincinnati.
20 Years of Slamming and Jamming with Cincinnati Roller Derby
For two decades, the city's first and biggest flat-track roller derby team has served up high-speed competition—on wheels.
More Sports News
Cincinnati’s Ultrarunners are Racing Hundreds of Miles for the Love of the Game
These athletes push beyond the marathon, achieving distances the average jogger could only dream of.
The U.S. Men Are Chasing World Cup History
It says here that a veteran roster and head coach will lead the Americans to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
How Chase Burns Became the Reds’ Ace
Still just 23, Burns sought advice from Reds teammates in developing a third pitch, a changeup he unveiled last week.
20 Years of Slamming and Jamming with Cincinnati Roller Derby
For two decades, the city's first and biggest flat-track roller derby team has served up high-speed competition—on wheels.
Cincinnati’s Sport Climbers Reach New Heights
The strong-gripped athletes are winning national titles for traversing rough terrain and risking deadly falls.
World Cup 2026 Favorites, Dark Horses and Players to Watch
Here are my picks to win it all and to surprise, as well as five players to watch closely.
The Queen City’s Most Extreme Events
Spectate, participate, or compete in these over-the-top experiences.
Reds Fans Endure the Sound of One Hamstring Straining
Elly De La Cruz’s injury on Sunday was met with gasps at GABP, followed by internet freakouts. Can the team and city survive without him?
Finding The Fittest in the Queen City
Cincinnati's CrossFit champions push themselves to their limits.
Cincinnati’s Skateboarding Community Just Keeps Growing Stronger
They may endure bruises and road rash, but you can’t keep them down.
