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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Me,Myself and I

Identify the athlete in the picture above and the distinction that he holds. Also give the organisation in whose formation the above event played a major part.

Answer: Wyndham Halswelle who holds the dubious distinction of being the only Olympic winner to win an uncontested event. This event played a major part in the push to form the International Amateur Athletic Association.

2 comments:

indian said...

wyndham halswelle - british athlete who won the 1908 olympics in a controversial 400m race only athlete to win a race by walkover.

Bobbin said...

Wyndham Halswelle. only athlete to win olypic 400 m title by walkover. IAAF was formed after this incident.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Me,Myself and I

Identify the athlete in the picture above and the distinction that he holds. Also give the organisation in whose formation the above event played a major part.

Answer: Wyndham Halswelle who holds the dubious distinction of being the only Olympic winner to win an uncontested event. This event played a major part in the push to form the International Amateur Athletic Association.

2 comments:

indian said...

wyndham halswelle - british athlete who won the 1908 olympics in a controversial 400m race only athlete to win a race by walkover.

Bobbin said...

Wyndham Halswelle. only athlete to win olypic 400 m title by walkover. IAAF was formed after this incident.