Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned
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Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.

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Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned
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Diana Bocco

Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned

From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.

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Diana Bocco

Really Weird Olympic Events That We’d Love to See Again

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