London 1908 Olympic Games Highlights

The 1908 Olympic Games were originally awarded to Rome, but were reassigned to London when it became apparent that Rome would not be ready. Despite the short notice, the Games were exceptionally well organised. For the first time, a stadium was specially prepared for the Games, and swimming events did not take place in the open water.
The Organising Committee fixed the distance of the marathon at 42km and 195m, the last 195 metres being added on to ensure the race finished below the royal box in the London stadium. This distance became official from the 1924 Games onwards.

National Olympic Committees 22
Athletes 2,008 (37 women, 1,971 men)
Events 110

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  Sports

[asakitedotcom]

When and why did they take tug-of-war out of the games?! Bring back tug of war.

[altoregnum]

I love how women dressed when they were in a game.

[Freddy Marcel-Marcum]

Tug of war? What idiot phased that one out? I do find it interesting that water polo has changed 0% since then, although the skeet shooting with live birds I can live without.

[angelika glod]

this is so beautiful to see

[minns2008]

0:47 what sport is this?

[Nico Aldrian]

Really really long skirt for archery

[vielsu]

I believe that Pietri had a bad turn towards the end due to dehydration and collapsed several times. After his disqualification he didn't get the gold but he became a sort of hero and was awarded a special silver cup in recognition as he had convincingly led the race until he started collapsing.

[Tatiana Timofeeva]

Skirts were so long :)

[victor042696]

that problem must be solved by now i reckon

[samighero]

Absolutely love it!!! Got a sneaky feeling I may have a chance winning a medal there.

[Eli Antonio]

I'm still realing over the fact that this happened over a hundred years ago

[2PacalypseYO4]

lol yea