John Peckinpaugh dreaded playing basketball in a boxing helmet in front of a hostile crowd, so imagine his surprise last week when Xavier students largely ignored his clumsy headgear. "They were ...

Background To date, only one study reported the impact attenuation of protective taekwondo headgear. Although Olympic boxing has discontinued the use of headgear, similarities in designs are thought ...

Background Only one study reported the impact attenuation of taekwondo headgear. Although Olympic boxing has discontinued the use of head protectors, similarities in designs are suggested to provide a ...

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Although Antonio Vargas still thinks about the cut that nearly ended his Olympic dream, his unprotected head will be clear when he steps into the ring in Rio de Janeiro. Vargas grew up sparring and ...