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

by Guest57021  |  earlier

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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

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  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


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

  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

  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

  5. 1906, and why not?

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