Well sports world is just like anything else, having its unique twists and turns, and has its variety in sports. I am not just talking about weird sports, but sports that were actually part of one of the most prestigious sports events, the Olympics. So without any further ado, let’s see about the Top 7 Rarest Sport Events In Olympics That Happened.
Top 7 Rarest Sport Events In Olympics That Happened
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1️⃣ Live Pigeon Shooting – (Paris 1900)
Introduced by: The French Olympic Organizing Committee, with backing from IOC founder Pierre de Coubertin, who wanted to showcase French traditions.
Believe it or not, the 1900 Paris Olympics featured a real bird-killing contest. Shooters aimed at live pigeons released mid-air. Over 300 birds were killed in a single day.
Public outrage followed soon after, and organizers halted its addition in any future games. This remains the only Olympic event where animals were deliberately harmed. Not sure why we needed this, but we still got this, Paris 1900 was really unhinged, as you will see more.
💡 Legacy: Live pigeon shooting was quickly banned and replaced by clay target shooting in future Games.
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2️⃣ Solo Synchronized Swimming – (1984 to 1992)
Introduced by: The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, endorsed by the IOC Artistic Swimming Committee.
Synchronized swimming usually means coordination between two or more athletes. But for three Olympic Games, one swimmer performed choreographed routines alone to music.
Critics argued it defeated the purpose of being “synchronized.” While performers showcased artistic flair, audiences found it confusing. It’s like me dancing on a beat without any choreography at all (maybe…).
💡 Legacy: After 1992, the event was retired and replaced with team and duet events that actually involved synchrony.
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3️⃣ Tug of War – (1900 to 1920)
Introduced by: Included under the International Athletic Congress in 1894 and part of the athletics programme in the early Olympics.
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