Tag: Olympic Tug-of-War
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Tug-of-War Was Once an Olympic Sport
Believe it or not, Olympic Tug-of-War was once a key event at the Summer Games. From 1900 to 1920, athletes showed off their strength in this rope pulling contest. The sport was part of the Olympic athletics program, drawing crowds to see these intense matches. Teams started with six members in 1900, then changed to…