OK when did "race walk" become an Olympic sport, better yet, why ?

Question

I know that it can be a difficult thing to do for a long period of time but an Olympic event, when did that happen

Answer 1

good question,and why are they taking out baseball and softball just because usa wins them every time doesnt mean they should be taking out

whens the last time we the the 400m im

Answer 2

I've always wondered how do they tell if they are walking really fast or jogging.

Answer 3

you should try it, there's a certain way to walk, and if you don't you fail.

if ping pong is in there, so should walking =P

Answer 4

Race walking became an Olympic event in 1908 with the 3500m walk and 10 mile walk

Other events:

Men's 3000m Walk: 1920

Men's 3500m Walk: 1908

Men's 10km Walk: 1912, 1920, 1924, 1948 and 1952

Men's 10 mile Walk: 1908

Men's 20km Walk: 1956-present

Men's 50km Walk: 1932-1972, 1980-present

Women's 10km Walk: 1992, 1996

Women's 20km Walk: 2000-present

Answer 5

1906, and why not?