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Olympic events included professional racewalking
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Nothing says 'pinnacle of human athletic achievement' quite like aggressive power-walking. Introduced in the early 20th century, racewalking demands that athletes maintain continuous foot contact with the ground and keep their supporting leg completely straight. It looks utterly ridiculous, yet they could still out-walk you at a sprint.
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