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M1S4 Memo #8: Good Eats at Electron Expressway
Mallard had been competing in top-level tournaments for long enough to keep their composure throughout the podium ceremony and press conferences, but on the roll back to their hotel room their emotions were fragile. They had come close to winning a race before, but this was the first time Mallard had truly felt the victoryContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #8: Good Eats at Electron Expressway”
ML2022 Memo #6: Funnel Endurance
Billy had been right—the Green Ducks recovered from their off day and returned to form. The host team was now sitting in 7th, and Mallard, clenching their silver, had earned their second individual medal in the tournament. “The flows of a funnel remind me of the rivers I see the ducks swim in a lot.Continue reading “ML2022 Memo #6: Funnel Endurance”
ML2022 Memo #5: Relay
“We’re back!” Minty Fresh exclaimed as they received their bronze among the rest of their teammates. “We’re back at last!” With their medal, the Minty Maniacs had risen from last to 13th overall. “This is just the first of so much to come,” promised Minty Swirl, adding, “We’re in Mint Condition!” The rest of theContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #5: Relay”
A Farewell From Felynia
Friday, 10 September 2021, 1:49 PM Felynia Standard Time Fireworks are still setting off from the roof of Felynia Coliseum, dotting the dimming burnt sierra sky with pupils of color as I open my bag, searching for my press pass as I descend the stands towards the arena. A security officer, who I recognize asContinue reading “A Farewell From Felynia”
The Race of Our Lives
Eleven racers can win the Marble League Championship for their team in the final event of ML2021. How are they training for what will be a career-defining race for each of them? Find out in the Project Marblearth Feature Article, The Race Of Our Lives.
RetRollSpective – Green Ducks
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have appeared in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re focusing on the Green Ducks, runners-up of Marble League 2019 and the hosts of Marble League 2022. Read on to see how this team has attacked theContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Green Ducks”
Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 1
Hello everyone, Nordique Whaler here, and welcome to the journal of my travels between Marbula One Season 2 and Marble League 2021 Qualifiers! I was motivated by Stynth to embark on an around-the-world trip after they did a similar trip last year. Along the way, I got to know most of our favorite marble athletesContinue reading “Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 1”
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