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 THE RULES OF SPORT
Being the International Code of Rules
for All Competitors in The Olympic Games (1908) “Gentlemen will not be allowed to smoke at the Ladies’ targets, and it is particularly requested that no person will divert the attention of the Archers shooting by talking.” – Archery
The frantic run-up to the first London Games sets the scene for an absorbing exploration of the 1908 Olympics, their location having passed from Rome to London after the 1906 eruption of Vesuvius.
Reproduced from a rare original copy and embellished with extracts from the Official Report of the 1908 Games, such as a Foreword on the origins of the modern games and an
Introduction to the hurried but successful preparations for the event, this facsimile edition of The Rules of Sport presents the General Regulations for the Games and the full Official Rules for each of the disciplines of the IV Olympiad. It includes not only major modern events like The Marathon, but also those no longer contested – for example, Tug of War, Motor Boat Racing and Running Deer Shooting. “No competitor shall be allowed to start unless he wear half sleeves and complete clothing from the shoulders to the knees, and the Judge has the power to order off the track any competitor who is not decently attired.” – Athletics
In this account of a slice of sporting history, the reader is given a fascinating insight into the hearts and minds of those involved in putting on this great celebration of human endeavour - an entertaining and illuminating comparison with the modern-day event.
“Refreshments en route —The Oxo Company have been appointed Official Caterers and will supply the following free of charge to Competitors:—Oxo Athletes’ Flask, containing Oxo for immediate use: Oxo hot and cold; Oxo and Soda; Rice Pudding, Raisins, Bananas, Soda and Milk. Stimulants will be available in cases of collapse. ” – The Marathon
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