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  • The Bizarre Inclusion Of Glíma In 1912 Olympics

    The Bizarre Inclusion Of Glíma In 1912 Olympics

    “Among the wonders of Icelandic sports history is how we managed to convince the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm to count glíma, Icelandic wrestling, among full-fledged Olympic sport,” said historian Stefan Palsson on radio RUV on Monday. “Olympic sports have usually served a…