Perseverance is defined as: the action or condition or an instance of persevering. Persevere: to persist in a state, enterprise or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement.

Endurance: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; esp: the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.

Holding on: to maintain a condition or position: persist, to await something desired or requested. (Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed.)

When I think of amazing feats a number of things come to mind. But since I’m an athlete I usually think of sports. I was watching the game when Jordan scored 63 points against Boston. Barry Bonds hit number 756 to pass Hank Aaron. Kobe Bryant scored 81 against Toronto.