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10 Absolutely Bizarre Moments From The Olympics That Will Make Your Jaw Drop
The Olympics, a global spectacle of athleticism and unity, has its fair share of weird, wonderful, and outright wacky moments that history will never forget. Beyond the world records and tear-jerking national anthems, some Olympians have left their mark in the most unexpected ways. Here’s a roundup of 10 absolutely bizarre Olympic moments that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even scratch your head in disbelief.
1. The Pigeon Incident of 1900
At the 1900 Paris Olympics, live pigeons were used as targets in the shooting event. Yes, you read that right. Competitors aimed at and shot down real birds! It was the first and last time the Olympics got this… feathery. Animal rights, anyone?
2. A Marathon Runner’s Refreshing Detour in 1904
During the 1904 St. Louis marathon, runner Thomas Hicks was so dehydrated he needed a pick-me-up. His support team gave him a mixture of strychnine (a poison) and brandy (not your typical sports drink), and he went on to win the race. Oh, and he took a long nap in the middle of the marathon after his supporters carried him part of the way. Talk about an unusual race strategy!
3. The Solo Sculler Who Overslept in 1928
At the Amsterdam Olympics, Australian rower Henry Pearce stopped mid-race to let a family of ducks pass. Surprisingly, this compassionate move didn’t cost him the gold medal in the single sculls event. Who knew ducks were Olympic fans too?
4. The Missing Javelin in 1956
During the Melbourne Olympics, Hungarian athlete Miklos Nemeth threw his javelin so far it landed outside the measurement zone and couldn’t be found for a while. Turns out, breaking the world record also meant breaking the search team’s spirits.
5. The Underwater Swimming Event That Never Surfaced Again
In the 1900 Olympics, there was an actual event for underwater swimming, where athletes got points for distance covered and time spent underwater. It sounds more like a magic act than an Olympic sport, and unsurprisingly, it was the first and last time this event was ever held.
6. The Olympian Who Lifted a Personal Best After a Beer
Australian weightlifter Dean Lukin won gold in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics after reportedly calming his nerves with a beer. Sometimes, a little liquid courage is all you need to lift a personal best.
7. The Fencer Who Was Saved by His Mother’s Brooch
At the 1976 Montreal Games, Soviet fencer Boris Onishchenko was disqualified for rigging his épée to score points without touching his opponents. But did you know about the fencer whose life was saved by his mother’s brooch? During a duel, a blade broke and nearly impaled him, but it was deflected by the brooch he had pinned inside his jacket. Talk about motherly love!
8. The Half-Naked Streaker Who Made Olympic History
No list of bizarre moments would be complete without mentioning the streaker who dashed across the field during the 2004 Athens Olympics’ opening ceremony. Wearing nothing but a Greek kilt, he reminded us that sometimes, you just have to bare it all to make history.
9. The Badminton Match Nobody Wanted to Win
In the 2012 London Olympics, four women’s badminton teams were disqualified for deliberately trying to lose their matches to secure a more favorable position in the next round. The matches were filled with serves into the net and wide shots in a surreal display that baffled spectators.
10. The Cross-Country Skier Who Ate It All
Finally, at the 2018 Winter Olympics, German Madrazo of Mexico finished last in the 15km cross-country skiing event but was hoisted aloft by fellow competitors in celebration. Madrazo, who took up skiing just a year before the Games, crossed the finish line waving the Mexican flag with a huge smile, proving that sometimes, it’s not just about winning, but how you play the game… and enjoy the after-party.
From the heartwarming to the downright bizarre, these moments remind us that the Olympics are not just about medals and records, but also about human spirit, unexpected twists, and sometimes, a good laugh. So next time you watch the Olympics, remember: anything can happen!