Strange Sports at the Games [INFOGRAPHIC]

THE WAY WE ROLL

The Games are coming to London this year to once again showcase a variety of athletic feats. But not all the events have endured. The modern Games have been presented since 1896, but the competitions have changed quite a bit, including some that would raise a few eyebrows today. Here are 10 of the weirdest events to ever be a part of the Games. Did we miss anything? Leave a comment and let us know. thx

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Filed under: Behind The Scenes | June 19, 2012
Tags :club swinging , competition , distance plunging , events , games , horse long jump , live pigeon shooting , London , motor boating , pistol dueling , rope climb , roque , tug of war

Comments

John Wilmas says:

June 20, 2012 at 9:25 pm

You forgot Racewalking. Maybe kickball will become a event someday since this got it.

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