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Downwinder

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1. In 1948 the Mexican equestrian team won with
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 01:08 AM
Aug 2012

cart-horses and a one-eyed stallion.

http://www.monkwhostolethecow.com/2010/04/mexicos-irish-institute-equestrian-team.html

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In the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, "One of the most remarkable athletes was the American gymnast George Eyser, who won six medals even though his left leg was made of wood."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1904_Summer_Olympics

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