When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
Life Rugby Team Reaches Final Four in National Championships
With 1,262 teams vying for the U.S. Rugby National Club Championship, the undefeated Life College Rugby Club (35-0) made it to the final four.
Competing in the top half of the semi-finals, the Life Eagles went to battle against defending national champion Old Mission Beach Athletic Club May 15 before 2,000 fans at Winnemac Stadium in Chicago. Life was defeated 30-16.
The Eagles got in a hole early, down 20-3 at half-time, but rallied in the second half to outscore the national champions 13-10. "We're real proud of this team," said Life Coach Mel Smith. Life President Dr. Sid Williams said he admired the Eagles' tenacity and persistence. "They had a great season," he said.
The Life Rugby Club was formed in 1981.