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Water skiing — 1972, Munich (demonstration)

Although the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich were overshadowed by terrorism-related tragedy, let's not forget that two intriguing demonstration sports debuted that year: Badminton, which would reappear again as a demonstration sport during the1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and go on to become an official event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and water skiing, which, sadly, has ... más 

Photo by: H2oskiep

Water skiing — 1972, Munich (demonstration)

Although the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich were overshadowed by terrorism-related tragedy, let's not forget that two intriguing demonstration sports debuted that year: Badminton, which would reappear again as a demonstration sport during the1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and go on to become an official event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and water skiing, which, sadly, has never been part of the Games, officially or unofficially, since. Shuttlecocks, not water skis, get all the love, apparently. The 1972 water skiing competition included a total of six events for both men and women - slalom, figure skiing and ski jump - with over 35 athletes from 20 countries participating. Representing the U.S., Water Ski Hall of Fame-r Ricky McCormick took first in the men's jump and figure skiing events while another American, Liz Allen-Shetter, took first in women's slalom. Other top contenders hailed from France, West Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Australia. menos