The Most Scandalous Moments in Olympic History Revealed!
The 1912 Stockholm Olympic Legend Who Lost It All at
Jim Thorpe was the Bo Jackson of his era, an athlete so versatile it seemed almost unreal. Bo Jackson is famous for excelling in professional baseball and football, showcasing extraordinary talent in multiple sports. Jim, the first Native American to win Olympic gold, mirrored this versatility. He clinched gold in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.
However, his triumph was short-lived. The IOC, enforcing its strict amateurs-only policy, stripped him of his medals due to his participation in professional baseball. Despite the decathlon silver medalist, Hugo Wieslander, refusing the medals, Jim’s golds were only reinstated in 1983, 30 years after his death, and given to his children.
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