stackyFACTSYou might expect the first victor of a revived global sporting event to win something majestic like a marathon. Instead, the ultimate athletic glory went to an American who excelled at hopping, stepping, and jumping into a sandpit. He secured his medal purely because his event happened to be scheduled first on the opening day.
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