Olympic sport or not? / Musket

A. In an amazing display of speed and stamina individuals compete in pumping their legs up, down, and up again at great velocity and an extended period of time.

B. In an amazing display of speed and stamina individuals compete in moving their hands together, apart, together, and apart again at great velocity and an extended period of time.

C. Teams sit in apparatus designed to float in the water. The apparatus has a large pole affixed to it upon which fabric hangs. Wind is caught in the fabric, propelling the apparatus in the direction of the wind.

D. Displaying superior strength and balance individuals lay on an inflatable apparatus that rides on the water while being dragged through waves and taken through a multitude of turns at great velocities.

E. Individuals throw a spear as far as they can.

F. Individuals throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can.

G. Individuals throw a heavy metal ball attached to a chain as far as they can.

H. Individuals throw a heavy disc type thingy as far as they can.

I. Individuals throw a tennis ball as far as they can.

J. Utilizing an uncanny knack of balance and hand - eye coordination individuals sprint towards a hole carrying a large stick. Once near the hole the individuals places the stick in the hole thereby propelling the individual upwards, over another stick that been affixed at a predesignated height, parallel to the ground.

K. A team strikes a ball using using a special head piece through different holes located in walls in various locations as the opposing team attempts to deflect the same balls through the same holes in the opposite direction on the other side of the wall.

L. Showing great balance and dexterity individuals place an oblong stick with bristles on one end in the palm of their hand and run while balancing stick from one location to another.

M. Displaying amazing strength, coordination, and stamina teams lift and move various heavy objects from one location to another as fast as possible.

N. Individuals attempt to duck under a stick set at a specific height parallel to the ground.

O. Individuals attempt to jump over a stick set at a specific height parallel to the ground.

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Answers:

A. Olympic sport (sprinting)
B. Not an Olympic sport (fast clapping)
C. Olympic sport (sailing)
D. Not an Olympic sport (tubing)
E. Olympic sport (javelin)
F. Olympic sport (shot put)
G. Olympic sport (hammer throw)
H. Olympic sport (discus)
I. Not an Olympic sport (throwing a tennis ball)
J. Olympic sport (pole vault)
K. Not an Olympic sport (head wall ball (imaginary sport))
L. Not an Olympic sport (balancing broomstick on hand while running)
M. Not an Olympic sport (helping a friend move)
N. Not an Olympic sport (limbo)
O. Olympic sport (high jump)