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Olympic sports at a glance
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Each sport in the Summer Olympics has a distinct history and personality
Horses that compete in equestrian events must have a passport
The youngest known Olympic medalist was a 10-year-old gymnast in 1896
Gen. George Patton competed in the Modern Pentathlon; he came in fifth
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