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Chilean expedition conquers Mount Everest

Friday, 18 May 2012 23:48
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Ten Chileans reach summit of the world’s tallest mountain after 57-day journey.

A small group of Chileans were able to let out a well-deserved sigh of relief this Friday morning as they set foot on the summit of Mount Everest after days of putting their bodies on the line.

The expedition of ten Chileans and ten local guides, headed by 52-year-old mountaineer and professor Rodrigo Jordan, became the fifth-ever Chilean team to conquer the 29,000-foot behemoth.

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Universidad de Chile dares to dream after Lorenzetti equalizer

Thursday, 17 May 2012 20:33
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La U is one step closer to the Copa Libertadores semi-final after a 1-1 draw on the road.

A nervy night in Paraguay ended with a draw and what could prove to be a vital away goal for Universidad de Chile in the quarter-final first leg of the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier international club soccer competition.

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Sandboarding in Chile’s northern deserts

Monday, 07 May 2012 17:38
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San Pedro de Atacama is a hub of adventure sports, ecotourism and outdoor activities. Check out the latest craze sweeping this oasis town.

The striking lunar landscapes of the world’s driest desert, the Atacama, might be the last place on earth that you would expect to find snowboards.

But believe it or not, the streets San Pedro de Atacama are lined with them.

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Universidad de Chile ranked third best soccer club in the world

Thursday, 03 May 2012 18:15
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‘La U’ ranks third behind heavy hitters FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in world rankings.

Known as “La U,” the Chilean soccer club Universidad de Chile is now ranked third in the world, the highest position for any Chilean team in history, according to the latest rankings released by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).

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Colo Colo and La U prepare to clash in Chile's ‘el clasico’

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 16:46
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Police want to limit stadium violence by fostering a ‘family friendly atmosphere.’

Fans, players, and riot police are preparing themselves ahead of the most hotly anticipated match in Chilean soccer.

Universidad de Chile, the current league leaders, and Colo Colo (the eternal champions) will play at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Estadio Nacional in what is known in Chile as “el clasico.”

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Big wave surf competition comes to Chile

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 18:41
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World’s top big wave surfers will test their skills at Playa Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu.

Every Southern Hemisphere winter, vast low pressure systems line up in the south Pacific, funneling mountains of water toward the Chilean coast. There, surfers from across the globe come to harness this oceanic energy, resulting in epic rides, savage beatings, and an incredible sporting spectacle.

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Chilean soccer player earns respect at FC Barcelona

Thursday, 12 April 2012 20:33
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Since joining the Catalan club, ‘The Matador’ Alexis Sánchez has been impressive.

On July 20, 2011, after months of speculation, it was confirmed that Futbol Club Barcelona had agreed with Italian club Udinese to bring winger Alexis Sánchez to Catalonia. FC Barcelona paid US$34 million for the Chilean.

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1st female competes in Chile’s National Rodeo Championship final

Monday, 02 April 2012 18:49
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Historic moment comes at traditional country sporting event in Rancagua.

The final weekend of March saw riders and rodeo fans from all over Chile travel to  the 64th Campeonato Nacional de Rodeo (National Rodeo Championship) held annually in the city of Rancagua, an hour south of Santiago.

The event drew 50,000 people with Sunday pulling the biggest crowds to the country’s largest 12,000-seat medialuna stadium for the championship final.

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Católica keeps Libertadores dream alive in 2-1 win over Española

Thursday, 29 March 2012 11:58
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With this win, Chile could have three teams reach the knockout round of Copa Libertadores.

Going into Wednesday night’s match against Unión Española, Universidad Católica’s future in Copa Libertadores was very much up in the air. Sitting in third place in the Group 3 table and four points shy of the top two teams, Católica badly needed to win.

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Chile’s annual National Rodeo Championship kicks off Thursday

Wednesday, 28 March 2012 22:27
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Thousands to flock to Rancagua to watch country’s national sport in annual championship.

Rancagua will host Chile’s 64th rodeo championship, El Campeonato Nacional de Rodeo, at its Medialuna Stadium on Thursday.

Visitors to the event can expect a wide range of activities, food stalls, music, art exhibitions, and demonstrations in addition to the main event: the rodeo.

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Universidad de Chile pulls off a last-gasp win against Peñarol

Wednesday, 28 March 2012 10:50
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Chilean club now sits second in their Copa Libertadores table with two games remaining.

The Santiago neighborhood of Ñuñoa was buzzing Tuesday evening with fans draped in blue and white jerseys and waving flags emblazoned with the Universidad de Chile owl.

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