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The Brief History of Tug of War in the Olympics
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Tug of War was a part of the Olympic Games from 1900 to 1920. The internationalization and funding of the sport became a concern for the International Olympic Committee, leading to the sport being discontinued.
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The Liverpool Police team earned a silver medal in the 1900 Olympics where several teams were dissolved, resulting in only one gold and one silver medal being awarded.
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The Liverpool Police team earned a silver medal in the 1900 Olympics where several teams were dissolved, resulting in only one gold and one silver medal being awarded. The US team filed a protest over their footwear.
ChapterThe Brief History of Tug of War in the Olympics
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Tug of war was once a popular sport in the Olympics, with police force teams from Great Britain dominating the competition in 1908 due to its use in their training.
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Tug-of-War
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Tug of war was once a popular sport in the Olympics, with police force teams from Great Britain dominating the competition in 1908 due to its use in their training. However, its small international presence eventually led to its removal from the Olympic program.