11 of the Craziest Events in Olympic History
Olympic history books are filled with stories of amazing individual performances and team achievements. But from poorly conceived competitions to spectators attacking the judges, a lot of crazy stuff has happened along the way.
1. Killing Animals Causes Horror, Fainting
Live Pigeon Shooting, 1900 Paris Olympics
Live Pigeon Shooting was the only time in Olympic history when [...]
11 Notable Medalists in the Olympic Art Competitions
We’ve been taking a look back at the fine art competitions that originated in ancient Greece and were revived as part of the modern Olympics from 1912 to 1948. Here are a few of the more notable medalists over the years.
1. Baron Pierre de Coubertin
The founder of the International Olympic Committee and the man [...]
