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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What To Expect At The Brisbane Games

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What happened to all the Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony stuff? 

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Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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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<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/brisbane-paris-olympics/">What To Expect At The Brisbane Games</a>
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: 
Taylah Strano, Senior Producer of The Quicky
Producer: Claire Murphy 
Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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