41. Olympic Count Down: the most problematic Olympics in history

In The Barn

Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min

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While we all wait in eager anticipation for the Tokyo Olympic 2020 kick off, let's take a brief look back over the years. Some years have come and gone relatively smoothly, while a few others have crashed and burned in a dramatic, and at times tragic way for our equine friends. Challenging weather, doping scandals, medals being stripped from riders, and cheating teams...are just a few of the reasons that make these Olympics so memorable in a shocking fashion.

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Resources

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/10/police-find-second-bullet-inside-olympic-equestrian-centre

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/bullet-fired-at-rio-olympics-equestrian-centre-20160807-gqmpws.html

https://www.france24.com/en/20080821-four-horses-suspended-doping-beijing-2008-equestrian-vaulting

https://www.dw.com/en/doped-horses-mar-olympic-equestrian-competition/a-3583215

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics/equestrian/7574220.stm

https://www.espn.com/olympics/news/story?id=3563586

https://www.fei.org/history/olympic-games/1968-mexico-mexico