1. Which one of the following was never a modern olympic discipline? a. tumbling b. running deer shooting c.

horseshoes (throwing) d. club swinging e. tug of war f. under water swimming g. 200m obstacle swimming 2. Gold, silver and bronze. What do participants who achieve 4th to 8th place receive? 3. Which was the only country to host the summer olympics and not win a single gold medal? 4. In which discipline did the father of the modern olympics, Pierre de Coubertin, win an olympic gold medal? 5. Winners of which olympic games never had to pay any tax again for the rest of their lives? 6. Plus or minus five, how many pigeons did Leon de Lunden manage to kill while winning gold in the living pigeon shooting event at the Paris games in 1900? 7. Edward Eagan is the only person in modern olympic history to a. win gold in both a summer and winter olympiad b. win a medal in five consecutive olympic games or c. be disqualified in two different olympic games, once for doping, once for accepting a bribe 8. What is the only city in the world named after an olympic gold medalist? a. Mark Spitz Town b. Cassius Clay Town c. Edward Edwards Town d. Jim Thorpe Town 9. After losing a wrestling bout against the German Jakob Brendel at the 1932 games in L.A., the Sizilian Marcello Nizzola went to the dressing room and a. attacked his opponent with a dagger b. committed suicide c. continued the fight 10. Shepherd's Bush Stadium London. 1908 summer olympics. Marathon runner Dorando Pietri enters the stadium exhausted to the roar of the crowd and proceeds to run in the wrong direction. After realising his error, he alters direction and heads towards the finish line. He is however on his last legs and his competitors are closing the gap. Just short of the longed for end to this gruelling race he collapses and starts to crawl on his hands and knees. At this moment a famous British writer helps him to his feet and over the line, where he passes out, only to awake hours later and discover he has been disqualified. Who was the famous writer?

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1. c. horseshoes 2. A diploma 3. Canada 4. Literature, for his song 'Ode to sport' 5. The ancient games in Greece 6. 21 7. a. win gold in both a summer and winter olympiad (boxing and 4 man bob) 8. d. Jim Thorpe Town (in Penn. USA) 9. a. attacked his opponent with a dagger 10. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1. At which olympic games in the USA were there special events for 'ethnic minorities' ? 2. The playing of which instrument was once an olympic discipline in ancient Greece ? 3. What are the five ring colours on the olympic flag ? 4. What was unusual about two time olympic marathon winner Abebe Bikila's running style at the 1960 games ? 5. How were false starters punished in ancient Greece ? a. whipped b. stoned c. exciled 6. In which discipline did each of the following superstars excell ? a. Wassil Aleksejew b. Bruce Jenner c. Edwin Moses d. Larissa Latynina e. Xavier Sotomayer 7. The stadium in Athens for the 1896 games was built from which material ? 8. Which Finnish star won nine gold medals before he was unfairly barred from the 1932 games in L.A. ? 9. What do Ben Johnson and Waterford Crystal both have in common ? 10. Which two sports that start with the letter C are no longer olympic ?

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1. St. Louis 1904 2. Trumpet 3. Blue, yellow, black, green and red 4. barefoot 5. a. whipped 6. Five Answers a. weightlifting b. decathalon c. hurdles d. gymnastics e. high jumping 7. marble 8. Paavo Nurmi 9. both were disqualified for doping. (Waterford Crystal was an Irish horse at the 2004 games in Athens) 10. Cricket and Croquet 1. The Basque country won a gold medal playing its national sport at the 1900 games in Paris. It must be noted however that they did not have to play any matches as no other country took part in the competion. What is the Basque country's national game ? 2. Since 1968, which two countries have had the most athletes tested positive for doping? (It's the usual suspects) 3. Which four cities have twice hosted the summer olympics? 4. Which Summer Olympic Games were boycotted by the majority of African countries? 5. Papa doc Duvallier had threatened to execute any athletes from his country that did not cross the finish line at the 1976 games in Montreal. Duvallier was the dictator of which country? 6. The following are all members of a bronze medal winning team at the 1904 games in St. Louis. Which sport might it be ? Spotted Tail, Lightfoot, Red Jacket, Rain in Face, Man Afraid Soap, Blackhawk, Black Eagle, Almighty Voice, Flat Iron, Halfmoon and Snake Eater. clue, it's no longer olympic 7. A touring Australian team won gold at the 1908 games in London with the battle cry 'cripple every opponent'. What sport might that have been? Clue, it too is no longer olympic

8. The Swede Oscar Swahn is the oldest medal winner at the olympic games. Plus or minus four years, how old was he? 9. The modern olympic marathon is full of unbelievable stories. Which one of the following is not true ? a. Velokas, the very first man disqualified in the olympics was a Greek marathon runner, He was caught taking a taxi. b. Yamasini and Lentauw, two Zulu tribesmen, came in 9th and 12th in the 1904 games in St. Louis. They might have done much better if they hadnt had to hide in a corn field after being chased by stray dogs. c. The first winner of the marathon in 1896, the Greek national hero Spirodon Louis, stopped at a taverna along the way and ate fried chicken washed down with generous amounts of wine. 10. The man who has won the most gold medals, namely ten, suffered from polio as a child !! What was his name ? (This question was written before 11th Aug 08, so M. Phelps is excluded)

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1. pelota 2. Bulgaria 8x, Hungary 6x 3. Four Answers: Athens 1896 2004, Paris 1900 1924, London 1908 1948 , L.A. 1932 1984 4. Montreal 1976 5. Haiti 6. Lacrosse 7. Rugby 8. 72 9. a. Velokas exist then. 10. Ray Ewry Fact is Velokas was disqualified for riding in the back of a donkey cart. Taxis didnt

The Olympics - A Brief History

Today it seems that every two years there is a flurry of excitement. That excitement is due to the fact that it is once again time for the Olympics. It varies as to whether the summer or winter Olympics are being held, but no matter which, there is bound to be a lot of enthusiasm surrounding the event. The Olympics themselves originated in Greece back in the 8th century BC. Greek athletes would compete against one and other to achieve excellence in the eyes of the spectators. Most of the athletes came from the different city-states to compete against one another. The sports that they participated in were based in combat and chariot racing. As the years went by and the Romans became more influential in Greece the games themselves lost popularity. During the reign of Theodosius I the games were totally banned due to their pagan influence. That was not the end of the Olympics. Baron Pierre de Coubertin had a dream of revitalizing the Olympics, and because of this he started the International Olympic Committee in 1894. Only two years after the origination of the IOC the Olympics were revived in Athens, Greece. However, the sports held at the Olympics are drastically different than those of ancient Greece. The IOC worked to adapt to the times, which included the establishment of the Winter Olympics. Even today the IOC is constantly evaluating what sports to include in the games. The truth is that with the reestablishment of the Olympics came some hardships. In the Olympic games following the initial one in Athens the popularity of the event was waning. In actuality the World's Fair was far more popular than the Olympics that however, was a short lived bump in the road. Though the initial Olympic games in Athens hosted only fourteen different countries that number has swelled. In fact, the 2008 Summer Olympics was the host to over 10,500 athletes from more than two hundred different countries. Perhaps, one of the reasons that the Olympics has gained in popularity is due to the fact that the location is constantly changing. Different cities from around the world petition to host the games. While that may be an expensive proposition, it can bring quite a bit of fame to the host city. This is in part due to the media coverage that the Olympics receive. Hundreds of different media sources broadcast the event, and their coverage allows the average person to see a city in the world that they may not have previously known about. Speaking of the expense of hosting the event, there is a lot that a city must do to prepare for the Olympics to be held in their location. Of course there needs to be adequate sporting facilities; like Olympic sized pools, stadiums, and ski slopes. Additionally, there needs to be a dedicated Olympic

village. The Olympic village is where all of the athletes are housed during their stay and is complete with food, clinics, and any other amenities that the athletes might require.

Olympic's Creeds, Oaths & Mottos

The Athlete's Oath

At each of the games one athlete recites the oath on behalf of all the competitors. The oath was written by Pierre de Coubertin, the man who initiated the revival of the modern games. The oath was first recited by fencer, Victor Boin at the 1920 Olympic games.

The athlete's oath is:

In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams.

The Olympic Creed

The creed was also written by Pierre de Coubertin. He got a lot of his ideas and thoughts from a speech given by his friend Bishop Talbot. The Olympic Creed reads;

The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.

The Olympic Motto

Swifter Higher Stronger

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Quick Olympic Trivia Facts

Some Things You May Not Have Known About The Olympics.

Both the summer and the winter games are only held every four years. To create more interest in the Olympics, winter and summer games are not held in the same year. When the modern games were first introduced only amateurs were allowed to compete. In 1981 the regulations are changed and professional athletes are given the right to go to the games, although they are required to meet the international standards and to follow all the rules and regulation of the IOC.

The five rings represent the five continents that compete at the games; Asia, Europe, Australia, America and Africa. The colors of the rings and the background of the flag represent the colors on all the flags of the countries of the world at the time the Olympic flag was created. The torch is traditionally lit before each game at the site of the ancient games in Greece. The torch relay is a chain of athletes, celebrities, leaders and ordinary citizens who help bring the torch to the new host city.

The Olympic flame is lit in the new host city at the opening ceremony. The flame remains lit throughout the games, in a specially designed holder that allows it to burn continuously. At the end of the games the flame is extinguished as part of the official closing ceremony.

The goddess Nike has been depicted on the medals awarded at each of the summer games since 1928. The winter medals do not have a common theme, each host city chooses its own design.

The Olympic salute is similar to that of ancient Rome. The arm is held out high with the palm down. The salute lost its popularity after WWII because of its close resemblance to the salute used by the Germans.

The first Olympic mascot was first introduced at the Grenoble games in France. Since those games each nation has chosen a mascot to symbolize their nation. According to tradition, the teams enter the opening ceremonies in a specific order. The team from Greece always enters first and the host nation enters last. All other countries enter the stadium in alphabetical order.

Woman first competed in the games in 1900. The games were held in Paris France. The games are actually awarded to a city and not a country. Due to the first and second world war the games were cancelled in 1916, 1940 and 1944. The modern games were first held in Athens, Greece in 1896. The Romans banned the ancient Greek games because of their pagan associations. The Roman Emperor Theodosius was responsible for the ban in 393 AD.
When was the last time thattug of warwas an official Olympic sport?

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Where were the first modern Olympics held?

What tragic event almost ruined the 1972 Olympics?

Who holds the record for the most Olympic medals as of 2012? Larisha Latynina,Russian gynast,18 olympic medal Michael Phelps holds the current record (as of 2012) for the most gold medals at a single Olympic game. What sport did Michael compete in?

Where were the 2008 Olympic Summer Games held?

What was the motto of the Beijing games?

Which country, as of 2010, has the mostOlympic gold medals?

The very first record of the Olympics was in what year?

The games were held as a tribute to which god? Zeus,100 oxen sacrificed. Which country has the most Olympic medals as of 2010?

Which was the first movie to feature the Olympic Games?

Which color is not one of the Olympic rings?

The original Olympic flag disappeared in 1920. When did it reappear?

Who is credited with starting the modern Olympic Games? Pierre de cubertien remained IOC honanry president upto 1937.

Tarzan.

Which famous literary and film character has been played by no less than four Olympians on screen? King Kong James Bond Tarzan Batman

Johnny Weismuller, who won two swimming gold medals, in 1924 and in 1928. Buster Crabbe, who won a swimming bronze in 1928. Hermann Brix, who won silver in the shot put in 1928. Glen Morris, who took gold in the decathlon in 1936. 2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? Golf Fencing Discus throwing Triple Jump Golf. It was an Olympic event in 1900 and 1904 3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics. Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement?

He had a glass eye

He had a wooden leg He was blind He was deaf He won all these medals even though he had a wooden leg. 4. How many perfect 10s was Nadia Comaneci awarded during the 1976 Olympics?

Seven

Five Six Seven Eight

1. Which country has won at least one gold medal in every Summer Games? Answer: Great Britain 2. What color of medal was presented to the winners in the first modern Olympics in 1896? Answer: Silver 3. Who won a gold medal for the 100 m in 1924 and featured in the film Chariots of Fire? Answer: Harold Abrahams 4. Which of these colors is not on the Olympics flag? Answer: Brown Question: Which famous literary and film character has been played by no less than four Olympians on screen? Answer: Tarzan. Johnny Weismuller, who won two swimming gold medals, in 1924 and in 1928. Buster Crabbe, who won a swimming bronze in 1928. Hermann Brix, who won silver in the shot put in 1928. Glen Morris, who took gold in the decathlon in 1936. Question: Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? Answer: Golf. It was an Olympic event in 1900 and 1904 Question: In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics.Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement? Answer: He won all these medals even though he had a wooden leg. Question: The author of the seminal book on baby and child care was also a gold medalist. Whom are we referring to? Answer: Dr. Benjamin Spock. He won the gold for rowing in 1924.

Question: How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics? Answer: 26.3 miles Question: Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta? Answer: Muhammed Ali Question: What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games? Answer: Wenlock Question: When were women first allowed to compete in the modern Olympics? Answer: 1900 Question: One of the events in which men compete directly with women is Sailing. Which is the other? Answer: Equestrian Part 2 Answers Question: Which of these cities has never hosted the Games? Answer: Madrid. Moscow hosted in 1980, Seoul in 1988 and Melbourne in 1956. Question: True or false. The United States has never won a gold medal in any fencing event still being held. Answer: False. Question: Which country has won at least one gold medal in every Summer Games? Answer: Great Britain Question: What color of medal was presented to the winners in the first modern Olympics in 1896? Answer: Silver Question: Who won a gold medal for the 100 m in 1924 and featured in the film Chariots of Fire? Answer: Harold Abrahams Question: Which of these colors is not on the Olympics flag? Answer: Brown Question: Which team leads all other teams in the Opening Ceremony procession? Answer: The Greek team Question: The Games were not held in which of the following years? Answer: 1940

Question: How did the Olympic flame arrive in England for the 2012 Games? Answer: Airplane Question: What contest of team strength was an official Olympic event from 1900 to 1920? Answer: Tug of War Related Topics: Olympic Trivia, Olympics 2012, and Trivia Answers

Question 1 In 1976, which gymnast scored 7 maximum scores of 10 as she won three gold medals, one silver and one bronze? Nadia Comaneci Question 2 In which Olympic sport are all events open to both men and women? Horse-Riding Question 3 In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held? 1896 Question 4 Which of the following was introduced into the Olympic Games before the other two? The Olympic Flame, The Podium For Medal Winners, or Electrical Timing Equipment? Electrical Timing Equipment Question 5 In what year did Steve Redgrave win his first gold medal at the Olympics? 1984 Question 6 In which American state were the 1996 Olympic Games held? Georgia Question 7 How long is an Olympic sized swimming pool? 50 metres Question 8 Who was disqualified after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs at the mens 100 metres in 1988, and who was later awarded the gold medal because of this? Ben Johnson was disqualified, Carl Lewis was awarded the gold medal Question 9 Who won the gold medal for Britain at the 100 metres breaststroke in 1980? Duncan Goodhew Question 10 If you had a beard you would not be allowed to compete in the Olympics at what sport? Boxing Tie Break In years and days, how old was Luigina Giavotti when she won a silver medal in gymnastics in 1928, and is still the youngest medal winner
Queenie Newell, 1908 gold medalist in archery. Fifty three years old at the time, Queenie is the oldest woman to ever win a gold medal.

1. Mark Wells, U.S. 1980 Hockey

Getty Images You might wonder how an Olympic athlete could part with any gold medal, let alone one attached to such a historic and emotional victory. Wells didnt part with it lightly: he sold it to help pay for medical treatments related to a rare genetic disease that damaged his spinal cord. He sold the medal to a private collector, who in turn sold it through an auction house for $310,700 in 2010. This is the heartbreaking note that accompanied the medal: The gold medal symbolizes my personal accomplishments and our teams accomplishments being reached. As one of only 20 players to receive this gold medal, it has held a special place in my heart since February of 1980. When I decided recently to offer it out . . . I also decided until the day I give it up, it will be worn. Therefore, I have slept with this medal for the past two weeks now in my home . . . I hope you will cherish this medal as I have.

2. Wladimir Klitschko, Ukraine 1996 Boxing

Getty Images The Atlanta Games marked the first year Ukraine went to the Olympics as an independent country, so the gold medal that the Steel Hammer picked up was pretty special. To Klitschko, though, helping Ukrainian children get involved in sports is even more important. He auctioned off his prize earlier this year, earning $1 million for the Klitschko Brothers Foundation that helps fund childrens sports camps and facilities. The bidder? A mysterious benefactor who immediately returned the medal to the man who earned it.

3. Anthony Ervin, U.S. 2000 Swimming

Getty Images Anthony Ervin won the gold in the 50m freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Games. Despite this success, he retired from the sport in 2003 at the age of 22, saying that he needed to kind of figure out my own life unhindered, unfettered from the discipline of being a competitive, professional swimmer. He put his gold medal on eBay in 2004, donating the $17,101 it earned to victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Ervin made an appearance in the 50m on Friday night, but failed to medal.

4. Otylia Jedrzejczak, Poland 2004 Swimming

Getty Images Before she even qualified for the Athens Olympics eight years ago, Jedrzejczak declared that any gold medals she won would be donated to charity. When she found herself at the top of the winners stand not long after, she made good on the promise. Her medal from the 200m butterfly went for more than $80,000 and benefited a Polish charity that helps kids with leukemia. I dont need the medal to remember, she said. I know Im the Olympic champion. Thats in my heart.

5. Tommie Smith, U.S. 1968 Track & Field

Getty Images Even if you dont know the name Tommie Smith, youve seen him: he was one of two American men who silently raised a gloved fist in the Black Power salute at the 200m dash victory ceremony. Despite the medals significance, he put it on the auction block in 2010, starting the bidding at $250,000. Many speculated that Smith needed the money to live, but David Steele, the co-writer of Smiths 2007 autobiography, doesnt think so. I worry with this news getting out now that everyone is going to get that impression. Unless something has changed in the last year, I dont think its the case. I know he wants to fund a youth initiative and a good portion of the money off the sale would go toward that, said Gary J. Zimet, a representative from Moments in Time auction house. Smith himself has remained silent on the topic. It appears that no one has met the minimum bid yet, so if youre in the market for an Olympic medal of your own (and have a spare quarter of a mil), you might be in luck.

. Killing Animals Causes Horror, Fainting Live Pigeon Shooting, 1900 Paris Olympics

Live Pigeon Shooting was the only time in Olympic history when animals were deliberately killed in the name of sport. Even at the turn of the 20th century, the outrage was strong enough that they cancelled it after one Olympics: The idea to use live birds for the pigeon shooting turned out to be a rather unpleasant choice, American sports historian Andrew Strunk wrote dryly in a 1988 article on the 1900 Paris Olympics. Maimed birds were writhing on the ground, blood and feathers were swirling in the air and women with parasols were weeping in the chairs set up nearby.

2. Cheating, Stealing, and Strychnine Marathon, 1904 St. Louis Olympics

The 1904 marathon was one of the most bizarre Olympic events ever staged, as the organizers knew almost nothing about staging a race. It was run in afternoon heat that reached 90 degrees over dusty roads made dustier by automobiles that were permitted to drive alongside the athletes. To top it off, there was only one usable water station: a well at the 12-mile mark. No one noticed that American Fred Lorz hitched a ride at mile 12. Not until he was being awarded his medal by Alice Roosevelt did he confess that it was all a practical joke. Winner Thomas Hicks (pictured) wasnt entirely legitimate either, as he was given preferential treatment by his handlers who bathed him head to toe in warm water and administered a concoction of eggs, brandy, and strychnine when he insisted on quitting at mile 19. Perhaps the most colorful participant in the race was a Cuban mail carrier with no race experience. Felix Carvajal de Soto hitchhiked his way up the Mississippi River from his initial port of entry in New Orleans. The race was delayed because his long trousers and street shoes were deemed unsuitable for running. Carvajal stopped regularly to chat with bystanders about the progress of the race and practice his English, raided an apple orchard (which caused him to cramp up and lie on the side of the road for a few minutes) and playfully stole some peaches from race officials. Amazingly, Carvajal finished fourth.

3. Swimming in Cold, Deadly Waters 1500-meter swimming, 1896 Athens Olympics

The organizers of the Athens Olympics held the swimming events in the open waters of the Bay of Zea on a morning in which the waters dropped to a temperature of 55 degrees and the waves reached as high as 12 feet. The winner was 15year old Hungarian Alfred Hajos, who had felt compelled to learn to swim after witnessing his father drown in the Danube two years prior. Hajos recounted that he was scared for his life, and his will to live completely overcame any desire to win the race.

4. Crowd Attacks Ref Boxing, 1988 Seoul Olympics

Getty Images When referee Keith Walker docked Korean bantamweight boxer Byun Jong-Li two points for headbutting his Bulgarian opponent at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the hometown crowd was not amused. Korean head coach Lee Houng-Soo punched the ref. Security officials, at least one other Korean coach, and members of the audience poured into the ring and started to riot. They directed their violence not just at Walker, but the Bulgarian president of the refereeing committee. Walker was eventually rescued by a somewhat slow-to-respond police force and immediately left Seoul. Walker may have been mistaken by the fans and coaches for a Greek referee whod told the Korean delegation to shut up earlier when they questioned a controversial decision.

5. Political Tensions Lead to Bloodbath in the Water Water Polo, 1956 Melbourne Olympics

The water polo teams from Hungary and the Soviet Union met in the pool just three weeks after the brutal Soviet invasion of Hungary. Although the Hungarians were sheltered from the worst of the news while training in Czechoslovakia, there was clear tension at the start of the match; the two captains refused to shake hands, as is customary in the sport. Throughout the match, the Hungarians verbally harassed their opponents, hoping to throw them off. Things finally reached a tipping point when a Soviet player hit Hungarian captain Ervin Zador in the eye. The image of Zador and his bloody eye is one of the most indelible images from the games.

6. Running Through Traffic Marathon, 1900 Paris Olympics

The 1900 marathon involved a confusing, poorly marked course that went straight through the streets of Paris. Many runners took wrong turns and in some places, the course overlapped with the commutes of automobiles, animals, bicycles, pedestrians, and runners joining in for fun. Amid the course confusion, fifth-place finisher Arthur Newton claimed that he had finished first because he never saw anyone pass him. Even worse, the race was run at 2:30 in the afternoon in July heat that reached 102 degrees. The local favorite, Georges Touquet-Daunis, ducked into a caf to escape the heat, had a couple beers, and decided it was too hot to continue.

7. Poisonous Fumes Add a Degree of Difficulty Cross-Country Run, 1924 Paris Olympics

At the 1924 Paris Olympics, the cross-country course included an unfairly difficult obstaclean energy plant giving off poisonous fumes. The winner, nine-time gold medalist Paavo Nurmi, got by unscathed, but nearly everyone else staggered onto the track dizzy and disoriented. On the roads, the carnage was significantly worse, as runners were vomiting and overcome by sunstroke. The Red Cross took hours searching for all the runners on the side of the road.

8. 2 AM Race Leads to Two Casualties Cycling Road Race, 1912 Stockholm Olympics
Sweden was unable to build a velodrome for the 1912 Olympics and wanted to cancel cycling all together. At the deliberations leading up to the games, the British protested the cancellation and demanded a road race despite warnings by the Swedish delegation that their roads were in no shape for such an event. The Swedish eventually capitulated and opted to stage a race on the same circuit as their annual road race the Malaren Rundt. At 315 kilometers, this course was over 6 times the length of the average Olympic road race. The real problem, however, was that this 10-hour race began at 2 AM, which made conditions rather dangerous. Fortunately, there were only two major casualties but neither was pretty: one Russian rider plunged into a ditch and lay unconscious until discovered by a local farmer while another, Swedens Karl Landsberg, was hit by a car shortly after the start and dragged along the road for some distance.

9. Protesting Divers Get Out of Hand Springboard Diving, 1980 Moscow Olympics
Upon belly flopping, Aleksandr Portnov of the USSR complained that the crowd noise in mens butterfly competition in another part of the aquatic facility was distracting. The officials allowed Portnovs complaint and the finals were redone. In the second go around, Portnov won, but fourth-place finisher Falk Hoffman caused further disorder with an even more erroneous complaint: the flash from a photographer distracted him on his way down. After a two-day deliberation, Hoffmans

protest was denied, as was a complaint by Mexican silver medalist Carlos Giron. In response, protests were held outside the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City.

10. Judges Override Clock Freestyle Swimming, 1960 Rome Olympics

The 100-meter freestyle at the Rome games in 1960 remains perhaps the only instance in which a swimmer with a slower time than the first-place finisher was awarded the gold medal. At the time, close calls in the pool were determined by a panel of judges, although electronic timers were available for consultation. When the judges met to discuss the close finish between Australian swimmer John Devitt and American Lance Larson, they ruled 2-1 in favor of Devitt. Unfortunately, the three-judge panel assigned to award the silver also voted 2-1 in favor of Devitt. As a result, the electronic timers were examined more closely. Larson clocked in at 55.1 in comparison to Devitts 55.2. The chief judge had already decided to award the medal in favor of Devitt and ordered Larsons time changed to 55.2. The decision was protested for the next four years to no avail.

11. Milwaukee Takes Gold Tug of War, 1904 St. Louis Olympics

At the beginning of the last century, tug of war was more than just a groan-inducing part of company picnics. From 1900 to 1920, it was an Olympic event. Traditionally, the best teams came from Scandinavia and Great Britain, where the sport still enjoys a strong niche following. But one American squad managed to grab gold in the 1904 St. Louis gamesthe pullers of the Milwaukee Athletic Club. The triumph of the clubs iron grips and sturdy ankles led to much rejoicing across Milwaukee. There was a slight snag, though. No one on the team was actually from Milwaukee, and they certainly werent members of the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Instead, the athletes were ringers that the clubs head, Walter Liginger, supposedly recruited from Chicago. Although the defeated teams filed a grievance, Olympic officials rejected the protests, and the so-called men from Milwaukee got to walk away with both their medals and their honor intact.
Womens volleyball was introduced at the 1964 Tokyo Games, and Japan was determined to dominate. The players trained at a grueling pace for eight or more hours a day for over a year. One writer described the preparations as sadistic. By the time the Olympics were to open, the Japanese team felt ready to win. However, on the night before the opening of the 1964 Olympics, the North Korean team dropped out of the competition. That left just five teams; six teams are needed to have an event. The Japanese turned to South Korea. The South Koreans were paid to organize a team and enter them into the competition. Unsurprisingly, the preparations of the Japanese women allowed them to win easily and take home gold and the hastily put-together South Korean team lost every match. As Atlantis orbited high above the Earth, Houston was in the running to be the U.S. Olympic Committees bid city to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, competing against New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.Baltimore. (Ultimately, the U.S. committee selected the Big Apple Houston was eliminated in 2002 but New York City lost out to London when the International Olympic Committee voted in 2005.)

1956 Summer Games

(Melbourne)

Your answer:

(The Melbourne closing ceremonies marked the first time all nations marched into the stadium together, which is now the custom.)
In an extraordinary act of placing mind over matter, the 25-year-old helped the United States to finish joint fastest qualifiers in the mens 4x400m relay heats despite hearing his left fibula bone snap halfway around the track. Mitchell continued with the baton on the opening leg of the relay and managed to hand it to his teammate Josh Mance in 45 seconds only a second slower than his target time.

Ohmygosh. Felix Sanchez. This guy made me cry when he cried. At the Beijing Olympics, the morning of the preliminary heat, he got the news that his grandma had died. He ran, but ended up doing horribly. He cried the whole day. He vowed that he would win a medal for her before he retired. And today in London, he won the gold. That picture on the ground is of himself and his grandma. [x] Oh man everyone in my country cried with him ;_; As soon as he finished the race, he took out the picture of his grandma and kissed it. So many feels ;_____; oh my god ;_;