An alternative ranking list in Olympic history

by visitseoul on 2008-08-28 10:00:48

Recently, I've come across a lot of interesting materials online and have taken the liberty to organize them for everyone's enjoyment.

"No" Word Chart

[No Grooming]

In the marathon event of the 3rd Olympic Games, Felix Carajal from Cuba appeared at the starting line wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and leather boots. Because he had never received formal training, he was unaware of many of these rules. Just before the race, he quickly cut off his sleeves and trouser legs and borrowed a pair of lightweight shoes. After changing his outfit, he ended up finishing in 4th place.

[No Dignity]

In the 3rd Olympic Games pole vault event, the methods used to clear the bar were varied. The most undignified moment came when Japanese athlete Fuda Yi took his turn. He calmly walked up to the crossbar, plunged one end of the pole deep into the sandpile, then climbed to the top and leaped over. This left the judges at a loss and the audience stunned. Although he achieved the best result, his score was still disqualified.