Blogging from A to Z Challenge 2022: B is for Bjorn Borg

 Bjorn Borg was a tennis great from the 70's and 80's who won six French Open Titles and five Wimbledon Titles. Interestingly he never won a U.S. Open Title. 

                                             Highlights from a 1978 US Open

The 1980 tie break with John McEnroe

His rivalry was intense with John, and McEnroe tried to talk Borg out of retiring at the age of 26. Borg would make an unsuccessful come back in the 90s.

 The challenge has started and so far we have a boxer and a tennis player as we explore the real Wide World of Sports!

Farewell Ikea Founder

Picture from Wikipedia

Ingvar Kamprad passed away on the 27th of this month. You may not recognize his name but you may recognize the business he founded; Ikea. The 91 year old Swedish business icon was one of the richest people living in Europe. The store he created is well known for its furniture. However, the store does sell some Swedish treats my favorite!