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Olympic ideals clash with violence and corruption in games
In a sweeping critique, the author attacks Avery Brundage and the Olympic movement for violence and cheating in past Games. He cites the 1956 Melbourne water polo bloodbath, 1948 bobsled sabotage, 1932 Los Angeles defeat celebrations, and the 1960 Rome death from sunstroke amplified by drug use. The piece laments amateurism sham and political influence, urging caution after the 1972 Games.
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Baron Pierre DE Coubertin
Uruguay
Vinnie Farrell
New York
Avery Brundage
Olympic House
Avery
Washington
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cain
Melbourne
Germany
Los Angles
Bela Kom Jadi
Knud Enemark Jensen
Olaf Jorgensen
South Africa
Pindar
B.C