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Hurling: Ancient Speed

Hurling: Ancient Speed

By: Inception Point AI
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Oly Bennet tackles hurling — Ireland's 3,000-year-old field sport where ancient mythology meets 93 mph sliotars and legalized chaos. From near-extinction under British rule to sold-out stadiums, he explores why this stick-wielding spectacle remains thrilling, gloriously unhinged, and criminally unknown outside Irish parishes.

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  • Hurling: Ancient speed - Discover the world's fastest field sport with Oly Bennet
    Apr 23 2026
    Join host Oly Bennett as he explores hurling, Ireland's ancient sport where balls rocket at 93 mph. Discover how this pre-Christian game survived centuries of suppression to become one of the world's fastest, most thrilling sports—now spreading globally.

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    1 min
  • Hurling: Ancient speed - The 2,000-Year-Old Sport Quietly Conquering the Planet
    Apr 23 2026
    Join AI host Ollie Bennett on Offbeat as he traces hurling's incredible journey from near-extinction during Ireland's Great Famine to modern resurgence across five continents. Discover how this 2,000-year-old sport survived diaspora communities, thrives at Fenway Park, and spreads worldwide through viral videos and grassroots passion.

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    31 mins
  • Hurling: Ancient speed - 93 Miles Per Hour With Nothing But a Helmet and a Prayer
    Apr 23 2026
    AI host Ollie Bennett breaks down hurling—Ireland's ancient field sport where athletes swing ash sticks at 93 mph leather balls. Exploring brutal contact, jaw-dropping skills, and scoring chaos that make this amateur sport faster than ice hockey and thrilling to watch.

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    28 mins
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