Video - Bizarre Olympic Events Through History

Did you know that the 1908 London Olympics featured a tug-of-war event? That's right, teams of burly men from various countries pulled ropes until one team toppled over! Speaking of odd events, in the 1900 Paris Olympics, they had live pigeon shooting—yes, real birds! And here's a twist: in the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, the marathon was so poorly organized that one runner, Fred Lorz, hitched a ride in a car for 11 miles and still claimed victory! So, next time you think the Olympics are all about speed and strength, remember these bizarre moments. What's your favorite weird Olympic fact? Let me know in the comments! Follow for more videos.