The Munich Olympics Disaster – 1972

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Whichever way you look at it, the Munich Olympiad of 1972 was tinged with a terrible irony. It was the…

Caragea’s Plague – 1813-1814

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In the centuries following the Black Death, bubonic plague reappeared spasmodically in Europe, gradually receding eastwards where it continued to…

Southern Airways Flight 932 – Marshall University Football Team Tragedy – 1970

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College football is hugely important on the American sporting scene, attracting and showcasing the brightest and best future pro footballers,…

Ataturk Stadium Disaster – 1967

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There had always been keen competition for regional supremacy between the neighboring Turkish cities of Kayseri and Sivas, but this…

Lima National Stadium Riot – 1964

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As hosts of the South American qualifying section for the 1964 Olympics, Peru had high hopes of filling one of…

Loss of the US Figure Skating Team – 1961

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The US figure skating team of 1961 contained the golden girls and boys of their generation. That year’s National Championships…

Death of Kurt Jensen – 1960

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Doping in sport wasn’t new when the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome came around, and cycling had led the way…

Manchester United and the Munich Air Tragedy – 1958

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Every so often in sport there arrives on the scene a team of such prodigious talent that future glory is…

24 Hours of Le Mans – 1955

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First held in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a true test of speed, skill and, above all,…

Superga Tragedy 1949

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They were sporting legends in their own lifetimes - which would be tragically cut short in 1949. Italy’s Torino football…