Tug-of-War Was Once an Olympic Sport
From 1900 to 1920, tug-of-war featured in the Olympic Games. Teams of eight athletes competed for glory by pulling a rope. Great Britain won the most medals in this event. The sport disappeared from the Olympics after the 1920 Antwerp Games. Many countries had formed national tug-of-war federations, and the sport continues today with international championships held regularly.
