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Chapter 1
The dawn of eccentric athletics
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Chapter 2
When animals joined the games
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Chapter 3
The battle of minds and arts
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Chapter 4
Water and wheels on the fringe
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The weirdest Olympic sports
Ch 4 · Water and wheels on the fringe
dave Olympic Tandem Cycling
Two riders flying on a single frame, Just chasing gold in a forgotten game.
dave Tandem bicycle racing was a popular Olympic track cycling event for over sixty years.
Fun Fact
Plunge for distance: The 1904 gold medalist William Dickey won by simply floating motionless for 62.5 feet without taking a single stroke.
Glossary
tandem (noun)
A bicycle with seats and pedals for two or more riders, one behind the other. The double-rider bicycle sprint was an official Olympic event from 1908 until its removal in 1972.
A bicycle with seats and pedals for two or more riders, one behind the other. The double-rider bicycle sprint was an official Olympic event from 1908 until its removal in 1972.