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What is The Ocho? How a 'DodgeBall' joke became a 10-year tradition

ESPN Wednesday 05 August 2026, 14:26 UTC By Alonzo Olmedo and Keith Jenkins 1 min read
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ESPN's 75-hour tradition showcases obscure competitions, from T. rex races and pumpkin tossing to death diving and sign spinning. Here's how it got started.

ESPN's 75-hour tradition showcases obscure competitions, from T. rex races and pumpkin tossing to death diving and sign spinning. Here's how it got started.
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