From Blood Water to gender confusion: Ranking the 4 most controversial moments in Summer Olympics history
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics gets started in a couple of weeks. Over the years, the summer Olympics has seen numerous glorious moments. However, it has also been known for its controversies. Here, we rank five of the most controversial of all.
FollowThe Summer Olympics is one of the most significant sporting events on the planet, as athletes from across the globe compete in it. Over the years, the global sporting spectacle has seen numerous editions with some top moments.
However, just like any other sporting tournament, it also had its lows. In the same light, we take a look at four of the most scandalous and controversial moments in Summer Olympics history.
Bertil Sandström clicked to guide his horse?
During the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, Sweden's Bertil Sandström was accused of using illegal means to guide his horse at the hurdles by clicking. Although Sandström clarified that it wasn't him clicking but his saddle creaking, he was demoted to the bottom place.
Ratjen: A woman or a man?
The 1936 Berlin Olympics was held in the Nazi era. Meanwhile, German athlete Dora Ratjen participated in the women's high jump event while Nazi leader Adolf Hitler oversaw the event. While Ratjen finished fourth at the event, it was revealed decades later that she was a man who went by the name Hermann Ratjen and had been forced to live his life as a woman by the Nazis.
Blood Water Polo
At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, tensions were already high between Hungary and the Soviet Union politically. Consequently, it all boiled down to a water polo game between the two during the event, as athletes from both sides rained punches at each other. The game had to be called off, as some of the players ended up getting injured, with blood trickling down their faces.
Wrong vault height
During the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Australian gymnast Alanna Slater alleged that the value was wrongly positioned, as many gymnasts did not measure up and made the proper landing. After the officials checked it, it was found out that the vault was indeed a couple of inches low. Consequently, five athletes were asked to redo their attempts. However, it caused many to get off their game plan by then.
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