KIN 2501 : Exam Review 2
15 Mar 2019
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Pay 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 sports in. Photo finish and automatic timing devices added in track. Manipulated by nazis to demonstrate german supremacy and field. Emil zatopek becomes first and only athlete to win the 3 distance races. Roger bannister (white) of england breaks the 4 minute mile barrier.
