Rishika Baranwal
Teams pulled on a rope in this strength-based event, now removed from the Olympics.
This twist on synchronized swimming featured solo performances, but didn’t last long.
Athletes swam underwater for distance, a challenging and short-lived event.
Horses jumped over a distance, combining equestrian skills with long jumping.
Competitors shot real pigeons, a practice deemed inhumane and quickly discontinued.
Swimmers dived and glided underwater for the longest distance, a unique but fleeting event.