July 27, 2012 · 11:58 PM
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6 Lost Olympic Sports

I’m glad they banished live pigeon shooting, but I think they need to bring back rope climbing.  From National Geographic.

Solo Synchronized Swimming

Tug-of-War

 

Jeu de Paume (Palm Game)

 

Rope Climbing

 

Hot-Air Ballooning

 

Live Pigeon Shooting

 

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  1. catnipoflife's avatar catnipoflife
    July 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    The synchronized swimming. . .now that was the one back in the day! Can remember when I had dreams of being the next Ester Williams:>) Still love to swim to this day and continue with the water ‘ballet’ only I am both swimmer and audience!

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