Posts about Olympic history.
Triathlon is one of the youngest major sports with a specific, documentable origin story. Most modern sports evolved over centuries; triathlon was invented in a San Diego track club in 1974 and crystallized as a format at the first Hawaiian Iron Man race in 1978. That short history means we can actually trace how pacing … Read more
The 1976 Olympics were in Montreal, and the weightlifting started on July 18 and ended on July 27. The weight classes remained the same as they had at the 1972 Olympics. The clean & press was eliminated as a competition lift following the 1972 Olympics. These would be the first Olympics where athletes would get … Read more
The Olympic Games are one of the most significant sporting events in the world, with a history that spans thousands of years. From their origins in ancient Greece to the global spectacle they are today, the Olympics have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in society, culture, and technology. The Ancient Olympic Games The first recorded Olympic … Read more
Weightlifting at the 1972 Olympics occurred in Munich, Germany, from August 27 to Sept.6. In 1969, the International Weightlifting Federation added two new weight classes: flyweight (52 kg), bantamweight (56 kg), featherweight (60 kg), lightweight (67.5 kg), middleweight (75 kg), light heavyweight (82.5 kg), middle heavyweight (90 kg), heavyweight (110 kg), and Superheavyweight (over 110 … Read more
The 1968 Olympics were held in Mexico City in October. The Weightlifting was held from October 17th to October 21st. Some call these Olympic Games the Autumn Olympics due to its later than usual start. The reason for the late start was to avoid Mexico’s rainy season. The late start turned out to be a … Read more