100 years ago, the standing high jump and standing broad jump...

[KansDem]

...appeared in the Olympics for the last time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_high_jump

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_long_jump

Perhaps they should be reinstated in future Olympics.

[madamesilverspurs]

1. Would make more sense than including dressage. n/t

[jberryhill]

2. Beer bottle cap flicking would be better

[byeya]

3. I prefer sports that don't require a ton of money up front before you can compete

[frazzled]

4. 100 years ago, arts competitions were part of the Olympic Games

Art competitions formed part of the modern Olympic Games during its early years, from 1912 to 1952. The competitions were part of the original intention of the Olympic Movement's founder, Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. Medals were awarded for works of art inspired by sport, divided into five categories: architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture.

With the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, and the celebration of the first modern Olympic Games, French Baron Pierre de Coubertin saw the fulfillment of his ideals — men being educated in both mind and body, and competing in sport rather than war. One of his other desires was to combine both art and sport, and he thus considered including artistic competition in the Olympic Games.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_competitions_at_the_Olympic_Games