BIOL 1201 Study Guide - Final Guide: Olympic Games, 1932 Summer Olympics, Military Patrol At The 1924 Winter Olympics
Document Summary
Play close attention to olympic time table-match with notes; pay attention to significant and non- significant events. Title ix: 3 or 4 multiple choice questions which event occurred first - know order. Important dates: beginning of title 9, first modern olympics. Political problems between ireland & finland (both wanted to be represented under their national flag) King edward vii changed marathon to 26. 2 miles so it could end at windsor palace. First year athletes marched into the stadium as teams. Pentathlon created: cross country riding, fencing, pistol shooting, swimming, cross country race (based off the tasks soldiers had to do) Decision: there will be a week set aside for winter. Photo finish and automatic timing devices added in track and field. Manipulated by nazis to demonstrate german supremacy ( the master race ) Emil zatopek becomes first and only athlete to win the. Roger bannister (white) of england breaks the 4 minute mile barrier.
