When Aerobics Met the World Cup
Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s aerobics breakthrough helped the 1970 Brazil team dominate the tournament, influencing referee testing and inspiring a new era of sports science.
Jun 22, 2026
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Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s aerobics breakthrough helped the 1970 Brazil team dominate the tournament, influencing referee testing and inspiring a new era of sports science.

Glory Blethen, a former standout for Boothbay Region High School and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, helped the U.S. Navy capture a decisive victory at the All-Armed Forces basketball tournament in California. The performance earned her a place on the 12‑woman Team USA roster for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire Basketball Championship in France.