Who of the following was not allowed to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics of 1932?
Correct answer: Paavo Nurmi
Rick-N-Bacher
beatlebaby021, no where did it say he was being paid by anyone
Dragon.jon
beatlebaby021, I personally want to see the best, professional or not.
beatlebaby021
Player #326446, I don't think should allow professionals to participate
TeflonMouse52
Pure gamesmanship.
Laura
An amazing runner. It seems that a couple of runners didn't want to compete against someone so good, and had him suspended on false grounds. However, many of his other rivals opposed the suspension.
Deborah
Dragon.jon, For a few Winter Olympics, hockey players from the NHL were allowed to play for their home countries, but that was discontinued.
Player #8389894
Player #Judy, this comment is offensive and should be removed.
PlayerSherry
Daedalus, I replied like and it went to zero
Daedalus
Ignorance and politics go hand in hand. A phenomenal athlete.
Ali protested the Vietnam War and was then banned from his Sport in the best, productive and competitive years of his career.
We "hamstring" the athletes we fear and who are exceptional. It's rare to find a Federer, a Bolt or a Phelps.
ChewyGazelle68623
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