Hot Air Ballooning? Distance Plunging? Sports Of Our Olympics Past

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?  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia MORE ON THE OLYMPICS:  What To Expect At The Brisbane Games Interviews with a first and fifth time OlympianWhat happened to all the Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremony stuff?  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to:  Taylah Strano, Senior Producer of The Quicky Producer: Claire Murphy  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.