The Olympics didn't always look how they do now.

In years gone by many sports have been added and then axed from competition (looking at you hot air ballooning).

When we look back on the olympic sports of yesteryear one must ask the question, why were they added? And how do we get them back into the olympic arena? 

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The Olympics didn't always look how they do now.
In years gone by many sports have been added and then axed from competition (looking at you hot air ballooning).
When we look back on the olympic sports of yesteryear one must ask the question, why were they added? And how do we get them back into the olympic arena? 
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MORE ON THE OLYMPICS: 
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/brisbane-paris-olympics/">What To Expect At The Brisbane Games</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/olympics-athletes-yukich-rose/">Interviews with a first and fifth time Olympian</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/olympics-opening-ceremony/">What happened to all the Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony stuff? </a>
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With thanks to: 
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Producer: Claire Murphy 
Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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<li aria-level="1">Young people being radicalised faster than ever thanks to online spaces</li>
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<li>America strikes Iran again, as President Donald Trump denies reports of a deal on restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz</li>
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<li aria-level="1">A shakeup to the JobSeeker system designed to move people into employment has been slammed by advocates&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A woman linked to Islamic State who was barred from returning to Australia tried to board a plae home</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mortgage holders could get a rate reprieve with as latest inflation figures drop</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new medicine has been approved in Australia for early stage 1 diabetes&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Naomi Osaka has copped criticism once again for her on court fashion</li>
<li aria-level="1">Matthew Perry's long time assistant has been jailed for his role in the actor's overdose death</li>
<li aria-level="1">What we know so far about the guest list to Taylor Swift &amp; Travis Kelce's wedding&nbsp;</li>
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